The Beatitudes Catholic Bundle - Research Project, Reflection Journal & Puzzles

Take your students on a deep dive into the Beatitudes through this bundle! Let Pope Francis teach your class about the Beatitudes in our Research Project. Read some reflections from Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI and Pope John Paull II and answer journaling and prayer prompts through the Reflection Journal. Then close the topic with some fun puzzles about the Beatitudes to engage your class.

Why your students will love it:

Your students will be able to understand and be inspired to live out the Beatitudes in their lives through these activities. It's not only educational but a look into themselves.

Why you would love it:

Included are 21 worksheets which can make up to 19 pre-prepared lessons for your class. Have the confidence that what you're teaching is authentically Catholic because it's coming from the Popes themselves!

Here's what you get:

The Beatitudes Puzzles

• Match the Beatitudes where students match the "blessed..." with the "for..." this activity helps students become familiar with the sequence of the Beatitudes.
• Word search to help students become familiar with the terminology of the Beatitudes
• Crossword Puzzle so students can gain confidence in their recognition of the Beatitudes
• Answer key to make your life easier as a teacher

the Beatitudes Research Project

• 8 back to back pamphlets based on a Beatitude each so that's at least 8 lessons planned for you
• 5 questions per Beatitude based on Pope Francis' teaching to immerse students in his teaching
• A section for students to write their takeaways so that have meaningful reflection on the particular beatitude
• An instruction sheet to help you teach the students to navigate through the Vatican website
• Suggested answer sheet with direct quotes from the Popes' General Audience to help you guide students towards an answer

The Beatitudes Reflection Journal

• 10 in depth journaling worksheets with a focus on each Beatitude (as well as an introduction sheet and conclusion sheet) so that's at least 10 lessons planned for you.
• Short reflections from each Pope to immerse students in authentically Catholic teachings.
• Journal prompts based on the reflections so students can have meaningful time to reflect on how this Beatitude applies to their own lives.
• Prayer opportunities to help students bring their reflection to God with hope and love.

I hope this resource blesses you and your class! God bless!