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Twelve Facts About Twelve Fun and Easy Plays for Middle Schoolers

  1. Helps teens and pre-teens experience Scripture and the lives of the saints using humor and action. They’ll laugh, shout, whisper, jump, and yes, even joke around.

  2. Lighthearted, but not “Catholic-lite.” Reinforces basic truths about the True Presence, the Sacraments, God’s Covenant and more.

  3. Written specifically for pre-teens in grades 5-8.

  4. Perfect for parish-based catechism classes, parochial programs, homeschool groups, and drama ministries.

  5. Written for many personality types—so everyone in your class can participate, whether they’re shy or outgoing.

  6. Fits easily into most middle school catechetical programs.

  7. Covers Old and New Testament heroes, such as Moses and Zacchaeus, plus the Church’s greatest Saints, including Paul and Francis of Assisi.

  8. Historical context provides cross-curriculum social studies support.

  9. Makes lesson planning a snap with play-by-play discussion ideas, vocabulary builders, scriptural background, and much more.

  10. Props aren’t a problem with complete lists of items you can find around the house or in your supply cabinet. Or, follow the easy directions to create memorable props you can use year after year.

  11. Written by a children’s author and catechist with years of experience working with and writing for teens.

  12. You’ll create fun, memorable lessons that will get your students talking. And thinking. And praying.