Discover how Friendzy’s Scripturally-rooted character development education program can help your entire school form students in faith, character, and relationships through building social and emotional resilience skills.
Friendzy weaves together the truths of our Catholic faith with the everyday social and emotional growth of students, grounding each unit in the rich teachings of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
See how each Commandment aligns with Catholic teaching and supports social, emotional, and character formation in students.
Through these sacred rites, we encounter the divine presence in tangible ways, receiving grace that strengthens us for a deeper relationship with God.We note that this grace is not earned but freely given byGod; a gift that empowers us to live holy lives, grow in faith, and participate in the life of the Church.
Learn about how Friendzy units, lessons, and activities tie back directly to what the Beatitudes teach us through Scripture.
Morning Prayer Reflections
Start the day by focusing on one commandment and inviting students to reflect on how it relates to their relationships with God and others.
➡️ Positive Form: We honor God as Creator. We praise Him and put Him first in our lives.
Mini-Teaching: God gave us everything—life, family, and love. He wants us to trust Him more than we trust things like money, toys, or popularity. When God is first, everything else falls into place.
Student Reflection Prompt: What is one way I can put God first today—at school, at home, or with friends?
Prayer: “Lord, help us always love You first and thank You for all Your gifts.”
➡️ Positive Form: We honor God’s holy name with respect and love.
Mini-Teaching: Names are special. When someone calls your name kindly, it makes you feel good. God’s name is even more special—it’s holy. We should use His name only in prayer, praise, or love.
Student Reflection Prompt: How can my words today show respect for God and others?
Prayer: “Jesus, let every word I speak honor You and bring peace.”
➡️ Positive Form: We worship God at Mass and keep Sunday holy by resting, praying, and doing good.
Mini-Teaching: God worked for six days to make the world, and on the seventh day He rested. Sundays are God’s gift—a chance to stop, pray, and spend time with family. It’s not just about rules; it’s about joy and renewal.
Student Reflection Prompt: How can I make this Sunday special for God and my family?
Prayer: “Lord, thank You for Sundays. Help us use them to love You and love each other.”
➡️ Positive Form: We respect our parents, teachers, and those who care for us.
Mini-Teaching: God gave us parents, grandparents, and teachers to guide us. Honoring them means listening, respecting, and being grateful—even when it’s hard. Respect also includes those who keep us safe, like coaches or principals.
Student Reflection Prompt: What is one way I can show respect or gratitude to an adult who helps me today?
Prayer: “God, bless our parents, teachers, and leaders. Help us show them respect and love.”
➡️ Positive Form: We honor life as sacred, and we treat every person with kindness.
Mini-Teaching: Every person is made in God’s image. Respecting life means protecting others with our words and actions—choosing kindness instead of hurting, peace instead of fighting.
Student Reflection Prompt: How can I use my words today to give life instead of hurt?
Prayer: “Lord, thank You for the gift of life. Help me protect and care for others today.”
➡️ Positive Form: We respect our families, our bodies, and the gift of love.
Mini-Teaching: God made families to be places of love, safety, and respect. We show this by being faithful to promises, treating our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit, and treating others with dignity.
Student Reflection Prompt: How can I respect myself and others with my choices today?
Prayer: “Holy Spirit, teach me to see myself and others as Your beloved children.”
➡️ Positive Form: We respect what belongs to others and choose generosity.
Mini-Teaching: Taking what isn’t ours hurts trust. Instead, we can share what we have, return things, and care for the resources God gives. Generosity is the opposite of stealing.
Student Reflection Prompt: What’s one way I can share or care for what belongs to others?
Prayer: “God, help me be honest, generous, and trustworthy today.”
➡️ Positive Form: We speak truth with love and protect others’ reputations.
Mini-Teaching: Words are powerful. They can lift people up or tear them down. Being truthful means avoiding gossip and choosing honesty, even when it’s hard.
Student Reflection Prompt: Will my words today build someone up—or tear them down?
Prayer: “Jesus, You are the Truth. Help me speak truth with kindness.”
➡️ Positive Form: We respect relationships and are faithful to promises.
Mini-Teaching: God calls us to be loyal friends and to honor others’ families and commitments. Being faithful means keeping our promises, standing by our friends, and not interfering with others’ special relationships.
Student Reflection Prompt: How can I be a faithful and trustworthy friend today?
Prayer: “Lord, help me be loyal and respect the relationships around me.”
➡️ Positive Form: We are grateful for what we have and content with our blessings.
Mini-Teaching: It’s easy to want what others have, but gratitude changes everything. When we thank God for our gifts, we find joy in what we already have.
Student Reflection Prompt: What’s one blessing I can thank God for right now?
Prayer: “God, make my heart grateful for all You have given me.”
Grade Range: K–8 (adapt scenarios by age)
Time: 15–30 minutes
Objective
Students will practice handling real-life situations with peacemaking, honesty, and empathy.
Students will connect these behaviors to the Ten Commandments and the call to love God and neighbor.
The Commandments are not just “rules,” but tools for holy living.
Jesus calls us to live the Great Commandment—loving God and neighbor—through our everyday choices.
By practicing these role plays, students discover how to act with love in daily situations.
Materials Needed:
Scenario cards (print and cut…included in your download)
1. Opening Prayer
“Lord, You gave us the Commandments and Jesus gave us the Great Commandment. Help us today to learn how to live Your love with our words, our choices, and our hearts. Amen.”
2. Set the Stage
Teacher Talk:
“The Commandments help us love God and each other. But sometimes it’s hard to know what to do in real-life situations—when friends are arguing, when we’re tempted to lie, or when someone is left out. Today we’re going to practice those situations with role plays and see what the Commandments teach us.”
3. Scenario Cards - Roleplay or Discuss
How it works:
Divide class into small groups.
Each group gets a scenario card.
Groups prepare two quick skits or discuss the scenario from both angles
Without the Commandment (what happens if we don’t follow it).
With the Commandment (what it looks like to live God’s law of love).
Discuss or prepare a skit for the class
If use as skits, pause after each for discussion
4. Guided Reflection (7-10 Minutes)
After each skit, ask:
What happened in the first version? How did it hurt people?
What changed in the second version?
Which Commandment does this connect to?
How does following this Commandment help us love God and others?
5. Wrap-up & Prayer
Teacher Summary:
“Today we learned that the Commandments are not just rules—they are a way to live God’s love. When we choose honesty, kindness, respect, and peacemaking, we make our school a holier, happier place.”
Closing Prayer:
“Jesus, thank You for showing us how to love one another. Help us to live Your Commandments not just in words, but in our choices every day. Amen.”
The Friendzy Daily Check-in Tool equips students with grade appropriate vocabulary and visual indicators designed to help students in identifying and naming their emotional state. The Friendzy Daily Check-in Tool is grade-banded and available to download in four convenient sizes:
An 8x11 Handout
A half-page desktop format
A multi-page classroom poster
A digital version slide deck
Use this brief daily exercise to make a big difference in your students’ overall wellbeing. When you talk about emotions every day, you are increasing every student’s emotional literacy and teaching them that emotions are temporary and can vary in intensity. This will lead to greater academic success and coping skills!
Remember, you may not “fix” the emotion, but you can acknowledge it! The Friendzy Daily Check-in Tool will allow you to acknowledge the emotions your students are experiencing and in doing so, will demonstrate care and concern for that student. As the teacher, you can model emotional expression and healthy coping skills! Students need to see adults in their lives identify and acknowledge their own emotions in a way that is healthy and productive. You can do it!
BIO | Jim King, Ph.D - Saints & Scholars Consulting
Dr. Jim King is a seasoned Catholic educator whose career spans from classroom aide to superintendent. He holds both an M.A. and Ph.D. in Catholic educational leadership and has served at national levels with the NCEA and USCCB.
His research focuses on Catholic school leadership and cultivating vibrant Catholic culture in educational communities.
