Quick Catholic Lessons with Fr. Mike: Vol. 2, Leader's Guide

Quick Catholic Lessons with Fr. Mike: Vol. 2, Leader’s Guide

A Powerful Teaching Tool for Catholic Educators

We’re excited to introduce Quick Catholic Lessons with Fr. Mike: Vol. 2, Leader’s Guide, a comprehensive resource designed to help teachers, catechists, and youth ministers bring Fr. Mike Schmitz’s engaging and insightful lessons to life. This guide pairs perfectly with the popular Ascension Presents YouTube videos, now available on a convenient DVD. Whether you’re teaching core Catholic beliefs or tackling tough questions about Christian discipleship, this guide has everything you need to inspire and educate your students.

What’s Inside the Leader’s Guide?

This guide is packed with tools to make your lessons impactful and easy to prepare. Here’s what you’ll find:

• 15 Lessons Based on Fr. Mike’s Videos: Each lesson is built around one of Fr. Mike’s short videos, covering topics that matter to kids and teens.
  
• Clear Objectives and Discussion Questions: Every lesson includes goals and thought-provoking questions, along with detailed commentary to help you lead meaningful discussions.
  
• Prayers and Scripture: Start and end each session with opening and closing prayers tied to relevant Bible passages.
  
• Activity Ideas: Engage your students with creative activities that reinforce the lesson’s message.
  
• Reproducible Student Pages: Handouts with prayers, key points from Fr. Mike, and journal prompts make it easy for students to follow along and reflect.
  
• DVD with 15 Videos: Includes Fr. Mike’s Ascension Presents videos and a special leader video created just for this guide.
  

Why Choose This Guide?

Fr. Mike Schmitz is a trusted voice in Catholic education, known for his ability to connect with young people and explain complex topics in a relatable way. This guide makes it simple to incorporate his teachings into your curriculum, whether you’re supplementing USCCB standards, leading small groups, or answering students’ questions.

About Fr. Mike Schmitz

Fr. Mike Schmitz is the director of youth and young adult ministry for the Diocese of Duluth and chaplain for the Newman Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He’s a popular presenter on Ascension Presents and has contributed to programs like Chosen and Altaration. His engaging style and deep understanding of the faith make him a favorite among educators and students alike.

Meet the Authors: Aimee and Colin MacIver

Aimee and Colin MacIver are experienced Catholic educators and authors of several well-known resources, including Power and Grace and Theology of the Body for Teens: Middle School. They also co-wrote Quick Catholic Lessons with Fr. Mike. Both are graduates of Franciscan University of Steubenville and currently teach at St. Scholastica Academy. They live in Covington, Louisiana, with their two children, Leo and Zelie.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I use this guide in my classroom or youth group?

This guide is designed to be flexible. You can use it to supplement your existing curriculum, lead small-group discussions, or address specific questions your students have about the Catholic faith.

2. Are the videos suitable for all age groups?

The videos are ideal for middle school, high school, and young adult audiences. The lessons and activities can be adapted to fit the needs of your group.

3. Do I need any additional materials to use this guide?

No, everything you need is included—lessons, discussion questions, prayers, activities, and the DVD with Fr. Mike’s videos.

4. Can I reproduce the student pages for my class?

Yes, the guide includes reproducible student pages, making it easy to distribute handouts for prayers, key points, and journal prompts.

Bring Fr. Mike’s wisdom and energy into your teaching with Quick Catholic Lessons with Fr. Mike: Vol. 2, Leader’s Guide. It’s the perfect resource to help your students grow in their faith and understanding of Catholicism.