Advice from Master Catechists—November/December 2014
by Janet Schaeffler, Dan Thomas, Kate Ristow, and Chris WeberAdvent Colors
Why is violet the liturgical color for Advent—a color for penance—when the season...
Liturgy is Catechetical
On Why Your Lesson Time Ought to be Liturgical
MARC CARDARONELLA
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that liturgy is a “privileged place” for catechesis....
The Feast of St. Matthew, Sept. 21: The Calling of St. Matthew
Encountering Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel
EDWARD SRI
In a small church near the Piazza Navona in Rome stands a famous painting by the Baroque artist Caravaggio....
The Sunday Gospel (Nov. and Dec 2018)
Editors Note: This article offers commentary and reflection questions for each Sunday
Gospel for November (the final weeks of Ordinary Time) and December (the beginning...
Celebrating Saint Scholastica
Dedicated to God
Feast Day: February 10
Celebrating Saint…Margaret of Scotland
by Patricia MathsonExample of Loving Others
Feast Day: November 16
for a Saint Page about St. Margaret of Scotland that your learners can take...
Celebrate St. Nicholas by Serving Others
CONNIE CLARK
At the start of Advent, tell your students the story of St. Nicholas. Organize simple service projects as a memorable tradition for every...
Celebrating Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys — January 12
Caring Person
Feast Day: January 12
Celebrating Saint Thomas of Villanova
Thomas of Villanova is known as the Father of the Poor. He cared about people who were sick, homeless, and living in poverty. He said, “If you want God to hear your prayers, hear the voice of the poor.” He lived his life with love for others as Jesus teaches us.
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.
