Weekly Gospel Lessons
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Weekly Scripture Lessons and Activities
With great excitement, the Curriculum Committee announces its publication of the Weekly Scripture Lessons and Activities. With your support through the annual membership dues, the National Executive Committee will mail the printed booklets at no cost to each Chapter. Please provide BCHTU at headquarters@veym.net your updated Chapter's census and contact information. The Academy Headquarters encourages all Youth-Leaders to read the Youth-Leader Instructional Manual to understand the concept and structure behind the development of these lessons. The Weekly Scripture Lesson will include the following components:
- Scripture: Sunday Gospel presented
- Virtue: One Catholic virtue from the Gospel examined
- Lesson: Key topioc (integration of gospel and virtue) discussed
- Activities:
- Bible Song
- Bible Cheer
- Bible Game
- Homework: Practical tasks to live virtue assigned
Weekly Lessons
| Date | Verse | Virtue | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 3rd, 2025 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Luke 12:13-21 Jesus’ Teaching on Greed | Detachment | ANTNNSHS |
| August 10th, 2025 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Luke 12:32-48 Jesus’ Warning of being Vigilant and Faithful Servants | Reliability | ANTNNSHS |
| August 17th, 2025 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Luke 12:49-53 Jesus: A Cause of Division | Harmonious | ANTNNSHS |
| August 24th, 2025 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time | Luke 13:22-30 Jesus’ Teaching on Entering Through the Narrow Gate | Tolerance | ANTNNSHS |
| August 31st, 2025 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time | Luke 14:1,7-14 Jesus’ Teaching on Conduct of Invited Guests and Hosts | Honor | ANTNNSHS |
| September 7th, 2025 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | Luke 14:25-33 Being Jesus’s Disciple | Authenticity | ANTNNSHS |
| September 14th, 2025 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross | John 3:13-17 Jesus Died on the Cross for Us | Love | ANTNNSHS |
| September 21st, 2025 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Luke 16:1-13 Jesus’ Parable of the Dishonest Steward | Honesty | ANTNNSHS |
| September 28th, 2025 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Luke 16:19-31 Jesus’ Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus | Thoughtfulness | ANTNNSHS |
| October 5th, 2025 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Luke 17:5-10 Jesus’ Teaching on Faith | Faith | ANTNNSHS |
| October 12th, 2025 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Luke 17:11-19 Jesus Healed the Ten Lepers | Gratitude | ANTNNSHS |
| October 19th, 2025 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Luke 18:1-8 Jesus’ Parable of the Persistent Widow | Perseverance | ANTNNSHS |
| October 26th, 2025 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Luke 18:9-14 Jesus’ Parable of Two Men Praying in the Temple | Humility | ANTNNSHS |
| November 2nd, 2025 All Souls Day | John 6:37-40 Jesus’ Promise of Eternal Life with Him | Hope | ANTNNSHS |
| November 9th, 2025 The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome | John 2:13-22 Jesus’ Dwelling Place | Cleanliness | ANTNNSHS |
| November 16th, 2025 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | Luke 21:5-19 Persecution Because of Jesus | Peace | ANTNNSHS |
| November 23rd, 2025 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Luke 23:35-43 Jesus, the King of Mercy | Accountability | ANTNNSHS |
| November 30th, 2025 1st Sunday of Advent | Matthew 24:37-44 The Coming of Jesus | Preparedness | ANTNNSHS |
| December 7th, 2025 2nd Sunday of Advent | Matthew 3:1-12 Prepare the Way for Jesus | Repentance | ANTNNSHS |
| December 14th, 2025 3rd Sunday of Advent | Matthew 11:2-11 Jesus’ Testimony to John | Evangelical | ANTNNSHS |
| December 21st, 2025 4th Sunday of Advent | Matthew 1:18-24 The Birth of Jesus | Righteousness | ANTNNSHS |
| December 28th, 2025 The Holy Family | Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph | Obedience | ANTNNSHS |
| January 4th, 2026 Epiphany of the Lord | Matthew 2:1-12 Follow Jesus’ star | Joyfulness | ANTNNSHS |
| January 11th, 2026 Baptism of the Lord | Matthew 3:13-17 The Baptism of Jesus | Duty | ANTNNSHS |
| January 18th, 2026 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time | John 1:29-34 John’s Testimony to Jesus | Witness | ANTNNSHS |
| January 25th, 2026 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | Jesus’ Ministry Jesus’ Ministry | Commitment | ANTNNSHS |
| February 1st, 2026 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Matthew 5:1-12a Jesus Proclaims God’s Blessings | Suffering | ANTNNSHS |
| February 8th, 2026 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Matthew 5:13-16 Become Salt and Light for Jesus | Role Model | ANTNNSHS |
| February 15th, 2026 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Matthew 5:17-37 Jesus’ Teaching About the Law | Truthfulness | ANTNNSHS |
| February 22nd, 2026 1st Sunday of Lent | Luke 4:1-13 Facing Temptations Like Jesus | Perseverance | ANTNNSHS |
| March 1st, 2026 2nd Sunday of Lent | Matthew 17:1-9 The Transfiguration of Jesus | Listening | ANTNNSHS |
| March 8th, 2026 3rd Sunday of Lent | John 4:5-42 Jesus is the Source of Living Water | Enthusiasm | ANTNNSHS |
| March 15th, 2026 4th Sunday of Lent | John 9:1-41 Jesus Cured the Blind | Trust | ANTNNSHS |
| March 22nd, 2026 5th Sunday of Lent | John 11:1-45 Jesus Raised Lazarus | Caring | ANTNNSHS |
| March 29th, 2026 Palm/Passion Sunday | Matthew 26:14-27:66 The Passion of Christ | Loyalty | ANTNNSHS |
| April 5th, 2026 Easter Sunday | John 20:1-9 Jesus Rises from the Death | Belief | ANTNNSHS |
| April 12th, 2026 2nd Sunday of Easter | John 20:19-31 Jesus Strengthened the Faith of Thomas | Faith | ANTNNSHS |
| April 19th, 2026 3rd Sunday of Easter | Luke 24:13-35 Jesus on the Road to Emmaus | Understanding | ANTNNSHS |
| April 26th, 2026 4th Sunday of Easter | John 10:1-10 Jesus is the Good Shepherd | Recognition | ANTNNSHS |
| May 3rd, 2026 5th Sunday of Easter | John 14:1-12 Who is Jesus? | Authenticity | ANTNNSHS |
| May 10th, 2026 6th Sunday of Easter | John 14:15-21 If You Love Jesus… | Responsibility | ANTNNSHS |
| May 17th, 2026 Ascension of the Lord | Matthew 28:16-20 The Ascension of Jesus | Discipleship | ANTNNSHS |
| May 24th, 2026 Pentecost Sunday | John 20:19-23 Jesus’ Disciples Received the Holy Spirit | Openness | ANTNNSHS |
| May 31st, 2026 Most Holy Trinity Sunday | John 3:16-18 Believe in the Name of Jesus | Purposefulness | ANTNNSHS |
| June 7th, 2026 Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ | John 6:51-58 Jesus is the Living Bread | Thankfulness | ANTNNSHS |
| June 14th, 2026 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Matthew 9:36-10:8 The Compassion of Jesus | Sharing | ANTNNSHS |
| June 21st, 2026 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Matthew 10:26-33 Acknowledge Jesus | Courage | ANTNNSHS |
| June 28th, 2026 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Matthew 10:37-42 Conditions and Rewards for Jesus’ Disciples | Detachment | ANTNNSHS |
| July 5th, 2026 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Matthew 11:25-30 The Gentle Mastery of Jesus | Gentleness | ANTNNSHS |
| July 12th, 2026 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Matthew 13:1-23 Jesus’ Parable of the Sower | Enthusiasm | ANTNNSHS |
| July 19th, 2026 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Matthew 13:24-43 Jesus’ Parable of the Weeds | Fairness | ANTNNSHS |
| July 26th, 2026 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Matthew 13:44-52 Jesus’ Parables of the Kingdom of Heaven | Wisdom | ANTNNSHS |