by admin | Nov 1, 2019 | Lesson Plans, Migration 2019 Middle School
Forming a cross by lying on the floor of the U.S. Capitol Building on Catholic Day of Action, Dan Moriarty of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined more than 70 Catholic leaders in a prayer vigil and nonviolent civil disobedience in an effort to put pressure...
by admin | Nov 1, 2019 | Lesson Plans, Migration 2019 Middle School
The road to life as a Maryknoll priest was paved with hardship, tragedy, inspiration and hope for Fr. Roberto Rodriguez. Born in El Salvador, he was forced to leave his homeland at age 23 and became a refugee in the United States. He fled his country running...
by admin | Nov 1, 2019 | Lesson Plans, Migration 2019 Middle School
READ the Faith Perspective and Neighbor Focus articles as a class/group.DISCUSS where you see hope in these stories. What are some of the obstacles faced by each person? Where do you see individuals living in solidarity with others? CREATE a map by drawing a road...
by admin | Nov 1, 2019 | Lesson Plans, Migration 2019 Middle School
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PRAYERPREPARE a prayer space with the photos of the children who have died in detention centers. Add electric candles and other items to make a prayerful environment. Pick four readers to READ the stories of the children and one leader to begin the...
by admin | Aug 23, 2019 | Care of Creation 2019, Lesson Plans
IDENTIFY your family’s Carbon Handprint by brainstorming all you are currently doing to positively impact the environment.As a family, watch and discuss this video on Global Healing. Make a pledge about what you will do together to help the environment, i.e.,...
by admin | Aug 23, 2019 | Care of Creation 2019, Lesson Plans
In Kenya, Africa, Maryknoll Fr. Lance Nadeau is teaching local farmers in the Kakamega area to sow experimental seeds to grow crops. Developing a climate-smart agricultural program will help farmers to feed the growing population in the face of a changing climate on...
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