Quick Catholic Lessons with Fr. Mike
Volume 2
Leaders Guide
ISBN 811661016695
Student Workbook
ISBN 9781950784424
I had Volume 1 on my wishlist for a long time. Originally it was a spiral bound volume with a DVD and everything you needed to work through it yourself or lead a group through it. Last year I found out it was available in a digital format, but you can also purchase the workbook digitally and have access to each lesson though an Ascension course online. When I found that out, I picked up both volumes to work through. About the authors we are informed:
“Fr. Mike Schmitz serves as director of youth and young adult ministry for the Diocese of Duluth and as chaplain for the Newman Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He is a presenter in Chosen, Altaration, and on Ascension Presents.”
And
“Aimee and Colin MacIver are co-authors of Power and Grace, Theology of the Body for Teens: Middle School, The Parent and Sponsor Guides for Chosen: Your Journey Toward Confirmation, and Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God. They also co-wrote Quick Catholic Lessons with Fr. Mike. Both are graduates of the Franciscan University of Steubenville and teach at St. Scholastica Academy. They live in Covington, Louisiana with their two children, Leo and Zelie.”
The description of this volume is:
“TThe Quick Catholic Lessons with Fr. Mike: Vol. 2, Leader's Guide is a feature-packed teacher’s guide designed to accompany the extremely popular Ascension Presents YouTube videos from Fr. Mike Schmitz, presented here on a convenient DVD. You’ll get lessons built around Fr. Mike’s short videos on a wide variety of topics kids care about, from core questions about Catholicism to practical and tough issues in Christian discipleship. Teachers, catechists, and youth ministers can supplement USCCB curriculum, prompt small-group discussion, and answer students’ questions easily and powerfully with this teacher’s guide and DVD.
What You Get…
• Lessons built around fifteen of Fr. Mike’s videos on crucial topics
• Objectives for each lesson and discussion questions with in-depth leader commentary
• Opening and closing prayers with Scripture
• Outlines of Fr. Mike’s thoughts to accompany each video
• Activity ideas
• Reproducible student pages with prayers, Fr. Mike’s key points, and journal prompts
• DVD with fifteen Fr. Mike videos from Ascension Presents and a NEW leader video from Fr. Mike.”
The chapters and sections in this volume are:
Believe – Why Be Catholic
Believe – Understanding the Church’s Teachings
Lesson 1 - Why God Gave Us Bodies
Lesson 2 - Can I Get a Tattoo?
Lesson 3 - Four Essentials for Catholics
Love – Discerning God’s Will
Lesson 4 - What Does God Want Me to Do?
Lesson 5 - Tips for Praying
Lesson 6 - Do Catholics Worship Saints?
Pray – Questions About Eternity
Lesson 7 - What You Should Know About Purgatory
Lesson 8 - Will My Pet Be in Heaven?
Lesson 9 - I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts!
Grow – Help with Spiritual Hurdles
Lesson 10 - Confessing the Same Sins Over and Over Again
Lesson 11 - Why Is Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain Wrong?
Lesson 12 - Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?
Think – Help with Tough Topics
Lesson 13 - The Church and Immigration
Lesson 14 - Catholic Teaching on Contraception Explained
Lesson 15 - Catholics, Alcohol, and Drinking
Each lesson follows these sections:
Opening Prayer
Video Lesson
Student Workbook Lesson
Quiz
Discussion Questions
Closing Prayer (starts with Scripture verses)
The discussion question sections has 2 sets of questions the first for the student to answer directly, and further questions for a discussion time if working through it as a group. This was an excellent resource to work through; even just working through it on my own for personal study and devotion. I am very thankful it is available and that I did the 15 lessons, and I really enjoyed the 15 lessons in Volume 1. My only regret is the digital access is only for a year. I would love to work through it again in 6-8 months but I would need to repurchase access to do so.
Also this is a little dated, because in the video Fr. Mike talks about not having a tattoo, and he has since released videos about the tattoo of the Jerusalem Cross he received in Jerusalem.
This is another excellent resource from Father Mike, Colin and Aimee MacIver, and Ascension. I loved working through the lessons and wish I had dedicated the time to do 1 a week and get through it quicker. It is a great resource for personal use, a high school or college and careers group, or even an adult group at church. And if you are looking for something to work through next look into the Sunday Homilies Series from Ascension by Father Mike. I can easily recommend this course it was an excellent experience.
Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2025 Catholic Reading Plan!
Books By Father Mike Schmitz:
Made for Love: Same-Sex Attraction and the Catholic Church
The Sunday Homilies:
Growing Through the Motions: Living Your Faith with Intention
Set Apart: Living for Heaven Here on Earth
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Contributed to:
Pray, Decide, and Don't Worry: Five Steps to Discerning God's Will
Don't Be Afraid to Say Yes to God! Pope Francis Speaks to Young People
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Audio Talks by Father Mike Schmitz:
Living Life by Design, Not by Default
Love - Sacrifice - Trust He Showed Us the Way
From Love, By Love, For Love
True Worship
The Four Last Things
Jesus Is …
Changed Forever - The Sacrament of Baptism
We Must Go Out - The Sacrament of Confirmation
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