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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Forgive and Forget

We confess because of what Jesus said. SUSIE LLOYD You know you’re a Catholic geek when you not only have a favorite sacrament, but you also...

Time for God – a reflection on the Third Commandment for middleschoolers

“Remember the sabbath day—keep it holy.” (EXODUS 20:8) BY TERENCE HEGARTY I always remember the Sabbath—mainly because my parents would never let me forget it. We...

A Catholic Hall of Fame Tribute

A lesson on the sacraments CLAIRE MCGARRY One of the best ways to engage our students is to bring what interests them most into...

Saints & Sacraments: Pio of Pietrelcina

BARBARA YOFFIE A patron saint for Penance and Reconciliation Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio, was a popular Franciscan priest and beloved confessor. His...

Enlisting Youth Gives Life to Our Parish

Believing that they belong benefits all BECKY GROTH If all the youth ministers, past and present, sat down together to make a short list of the...

Children’s Liturgy of the WORD — 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wishing you a blessed 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time! Invite children to watch this special Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Thanks to Heidi and Mark...

Yes, Jesus is in the Eucharist!

PEG HOBLIN Just when I think I have run out of ideas for teaching the Catholic faith with the use of everyday things and life...

Celebrating Saints: John Chrysostom

FEAST DAY: September 13 PATRICIA MATHSON John lived in Greece a long time ago. His father died when John was young, so he lived with...

Children’s Liturgy of the WORD — 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wishing you a blessed 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time! Invite children to watch this special Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Thanks to Heidi and Mark...

Old and New Testament Connections to the Priesthood

Introduce Bible-based backstories BECKY GROTH Sometimes to understand the importance of something, a little bit of backstory is necessary. To deepen our teens’ understanding...