Just Teach Sheets – Teens October Week 3

Teen Track

October Week 3
Theme: Saints & Holiness
Focus: St. Edward the Confessor — a king who ruled with faith, justice, and charity, showing that holiness is possible even in positions of power.
Audience: Teens (13–18) – Faith Formation / Confirmation Prep

Weekly Goal

Teens discover that holiness is not limited to monks, priests, or mystics. St. Edward shows that even kings and leaders are called to holiness through faith, service, justice, and love of the Church.

What You’ll Need

This sheet

Bible

Journal / notes app

Opening Prayer (Daily)

Lord Jesus,
You gave us St. Edward the Confessor as an example of holy leadership.
Teach me to live my faith publicly,
to stand for justice,
and to serve others with humility.
Amen.

Day 1 – A King Who Confessed His Faith

Teaching:
Edward was called “the Confessor” because he openly lived and confessed his Catholic faith. He did not hide it, even as king.

�� Romans 10:9 – “If you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”

��️ Reflection:
Edward shows that real faith is public, not private.

Ask yourself:

Do I keep my Catholic faith hidden?

How can I “confess” it at school, work, or online?

Day 2 – Holiness in Leadership

Teaching:
Edward believed being king meant serving his people, not using power for himself. He sought peace and justice in England.

�� Micah 6:8 – “Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.”

��️ Reflection:
True leadership means service. Even as teenagers, we are leaders in families, friendships, and schools.

Ask yourself:

Where do I have influence over others?

Am I using it for service or for myself?

Day 3 – Generosity to the Poor

Teaching:
Edward was known for helping the poor and supporting the Church. His rule combined justice with charity.

�� Matthew 25:40 – “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.”

��️ Reflection:
Holiness is measured by how we treat the weak.

Challenge:
Do one act of hidden charity this week, without telling anyone.

Day 4 – Building Westminster Abbey

Teaching:
Edward built Westminster Abbey as a house of prayer for his people. He wanted God to be at the heart of his kingdom.

�� Psalm 84:1 – “How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts!”

��️ Reflection:
Holy leaders build up the Church. Today, that means supporting parish life and giving time, gifts, or skills for God’s house.

Ask yourself:

How can I help build up my parish community?

Day 5 – Holiness in Every Vocation

Teaching:
Edward reminds us that sainthood is possible for rulers, students, parents, and children. Whatever our role, holiness means serving God first.

�� Matthew 6:33 – “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

��️ Reflection:
You don’t need to be a monk to be holy. Holiness is living faithfully where God has placed you.

Ask yourself:

What is God asking me to do in my role right now?

Could my life point others to Christ, like Edward’s did?

Weekend Wrap-Up – Lessons from St. Edward

Holiness is possible in leadership.

Confessing faith means living it publicly.

Holiness is measured by charity and justice.

Supporting the Church is part of sanctity.

Sainthood is for every vocation.

Reflection prompts:

How can I “confess” my faith this week?

Where is God asking me to lead through service?

 Journal Prompts

“If I were known as a confessor of faith, my life would look like…”

“The way I can be a leader for Christ is…”

“One lesson I can learn from St. Edward is…”

Apologetics for Teens

“Faith is private.”
→ Wrong. Jesus said, “Let your light shine before others” (Matt 5:16). Saints like Edward lived their faith publicly.

“Holiness is just for monks or priests.”
→ Edward was a king, married, and a ruler. He proves holiness is for every state of life.

“Power corrupts — you can’t be holy with power.”
→ Edward used power to serve, not to dominate. True holiness transforms leadership.

Catechism Extension

CCC 2105 – Duty of society and rulers to honour God.

CCC 2447 – Works of mercy.

CCC 2013–2015 – The universal call to holiness.