Teaching the Lord’s Prayer: “Thy Will be done…”
"Thy Will be done on earth as it is in heaven."
JAMES BLANKENSHIP
“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, plans...
The Catechism at 25
BY PAT GOHN
Twenty-five years after being promulgated by St. John Paul ll, the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) continues to shape the future...
Teaching the Lord’s Prayer: “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive…”
JAMES BLANKENSHIP
“As the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do.” – Colossians 3:13
In this petition we ask God to forgive us our...
Yes You Can—Teach About the Holy Spirit: The Spirit Poured Out
The power of Pentecost and birth of the Church
LYNN WEHNER
This year we have reflected on the path that the early disciples traveled as the...
“Study this Catechism with Passion and Perseverance.” – Benedict XVI
BY PAT GOHN
The Youcat, or Youth Catechism, released in 2010 under Benedict XVI's pontificate, contained an emphatic message from the pope in the foreword: "Study this Catechism!...
Effective Teaching: Practicing the Works of Mercy Right in the Classroom
Reflecting, acting, and praying with mercy
JARED DEES
Jesus said, “Go and learn the meaning of the words, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice’” (Matthew 9:13). Many...
Catholic I.Q. Quiz – Sacraments 101
BY DAVID O’BRIEN
Here's a 20-question quiz on the sacraments. It contains sample questions such as:
How often can a person receive Holy Communion?
...
Catechists, the Catechism , and Courage
BY PAT GOHN
Anniversaries are a great time to look back, look ahead, and count the blessings. On our 25th “silver” wedding anniversary, my husband...
Teaching the Lord’s Prayer: “Give us this day, our daily bread.”
“Give us this day our daily bread.”
JAMES BLANKENSHIP
“I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” – John 10:10
In the fourth...
Teaching the Lord’s Prayer: “Lead us not into temptation…”
JAMES BLANKENSHIP
And when he came to the place he said to them, "Pray that you may not enter into temptation." – Luke 22:40
People, by...
