Dear Catechetical Leader / Catechist:

The Department of Lifelong Faith Formation, in collaboration with the Departments of Youth & Young Adult Ministry and Cultural Diversity, have created a number of lesson plans to assist you in using the diocesan Curriculum Guidelines for Adolescent Catechesis (2004).

We have created lesson plans for each of the nine themes of the curriculum plus the Confirmation chapter! Develop a 'fresh approach' to working with youth by using just parts of these samples or in their entirety. Adapt them for use in gathered and non-gathered settings. For questions, comments, and other ideas contact Elaine Dankowski at 716-847-5516 or email her at edankowski@buffalodiocese.org. 

Adolescent Lesson Plans by Theme:

1. Faith & Identity (PDF)
2. Church History (PDF)
3. Christian Lifestyles (PDF)
4. World Religions (PDF)
5. Jesus & The New Testament (PDF)
6. Morality (PDF)
7. Catholic School Teaching (PDF)
8. Sacraments & Prayer (PDF)
9. Old Testament (PDF)
10. Confirmation (PDF)
     

The Complete Curriculum Guidelines for Adolescent Catechesis are here.