What Catholics Should Know About the Liturgical Calendar – Lent and Easter
By Donna Frasier
The Liturgical calendar, especially during Lent and Easter, invites individuals and families to form stronger bonds between themselves and God. We should...
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...
Pope Francis adds Sunday of the Word of God to the Church calendar
On 1600th anniversary of St. Jerome's feast day, Pope Francis issued a new moto proprio titled Aperuit Illis, and invited the world's Catholics to contemplate...
Celebrating Saint Jerome Emiliani
Father Jerome Emiliani trusted God when times were difficult. He urged others to trust God, too. He did whatever he could to help those in need.
The Bread Rises
Easter is a reminder for us all to be the leaven in society.
Celebrating Saint Joseph Moscati
Doctor to the Poor, Feast Day: November 16
Fasting and Feasting – a prayer service for Lent
Marc Cardaronella
Lent is a time of fasting. But it can also be more: Lent can be a time of feasting — on positive spiritual...
We Gather to Pray: Living the Joy of the Gospel
A few months ago, Pope Francis addressed Christians with a new document on the joy of the Gospel. As we celebrate this glorious season of Easter, there is no finer time to take his message to heart. Today’s prayer service is based on two key passages of Evangelii gaudium. It also includes private reflection and shared prayer.
Celebrating Saints … Josephine Bakhita, Feb. 8
by Patricia Mathson
CLICK HERE for a pdf about St. Josephine Bakhita and some of the other feast days in February.
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Advent—A Time to Prepare
A group activity for the family at home or your class family.
