Back to Base
A base is decided and young people must run away and hid. They must then try and get back to base a quick as possible without getting caught. This game is great for outdoor fun.
Resources
Welcome to our Catholic youth work Resources archive!
This section is primarily for parish youth workers and those involved in organising groups of young people. You may be a youth worker or leader, or perhaps just a regular young person who wants to start something in their school or parish. Whatever your situation, this Catholic youth work Resources archive is full of ideas for activities, games, praying etc. Use our filter tool below if you’re looking for something in particular. Please bear in mind that many of our resources can be used outside of the designated age range or theme, these are simply here to give you a rough guide!
British Bull Dog
An old classic, people must run from one side of an area to another without being caught by the people who are on.
Cheerleader Rock/Paper/Scissors
Rock/Paper/Scissors on a large scale with a twist. Every time someone loses a game, they must then become the winners cheering supporter.
Do this, Do that
Similar to ‘Simon says’, Do this, do that works great with any size group. When an action is done and you say “do this” they must follow it, when you do an action saying “do that” they must not do it.
Guess the Person
Also known as the Name Game or Fishbowl.
Guided Reflection: The Prodigal Son (Older Son Perspective)
A reflection on the parable of the Prodigal Son from the perspective of the older son.
Guided Reflection: The Prodigal Son (Younger Son Perspective)
A reflection on the parable of the Prodigal Son from the perspective of the younger son.
Jockeys
A large group game that works well for focusing a group in an active way. Jockeys works with any age and any number, as long as you have space!
Guided Reflection: The Our Father
This is a prayer reflection based around the words of the Our Father.
Strawberry Laces Races
A fun, high energy, tasty and easy-to-run relay race!