The Meaning Behind the 12 Days of Christmas
We are still in the Christmas season!
Some fun facts about the meaning behind the well-known Christmas carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas," are found...
Celebrating Saint Anne Marie Eugenie of Jesus
Anne Marie was born in 1817. She was sad when her parents separated. She moved with her mother to Paris. When she was 15 years old, her mother died, and she went to live with relatives. It wasn't until a Catholic cousin invited her to church that she learned about living the gospel.
Children’s Liturgy of the WORD for EASTER SUNDAY
Feel free to share this video with your children or parish. Pflaum’s Children Celebrate children’s leaflet for this week is included in the video...
Saint Costume Ideas (All Saints Day, Halloween)
Great ideas here. Some simple, some more complex.
Complete a Project: 2013-2014 Church Year
A downloadable Image Key of the liturgical calendar that appears in November/December 2013 CATECHIST.
Living the Liturgical Year: Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, October 7
A Victory —Thanks to Mary
CONNIE CLARK
You know that on feast days we celebrate saints’ birthdays and other events such as Jesus’ baptism. But have...
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha: Native American Saint — July 14
On October 21 this year, Kateri Tekakwitha, a Native American woman from New York, will be canonized a saint. Kateri trusted in God at all times, even when people were against her. She is an example of faith for our lives today.
Celebrating Saint Rita of Cascia
Rita was born in 1381. She was the only child of older parents, and she grew up in a small town near Cascia, Italy. Rita’s parents taught her to live in peace. She became a wife, a mother, a widow, and a nun. Despite many difficulties in her life, Rita always was faithful to God.
Bits O’Wisdom: Celebrating the Church Year
The rhythms of the Church year provide catechetical opportunities.
Catholic Inventory: Where is Faith in Your Home?
We see our faith expressed at home in many ways—in the things we see around the house, and in the things we do. How much of your faith is in your home?
