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....
Living the Liturgical Year: Exaltation of the Holy Cross, September 14
Lift High the Cross!
CONNIE CLARK
We celebrate Jesus’ cross with a feast? How can anyone be happy about the way our Savior died? It’s true...
Living the Liturgical Year—Happy Birthday, Mary! (free downloadable activity)
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sept. 8
CONNIE CLARK
You know when Jesus’ birthday is, but what about Mary’s? Does Mary get a birthday celebration?...
Living the Liturgical Year: Pentecost
Happy birthday to us!
CONNIE CLARK
You’re with your friends in an upstairs room when suddenly the whole house is filled with a noise “like...
Celebrating Saint Teresa of the Andes
Sister Teresa lived the Gospels each day. She loved God with all her heart. She was a joyful person who tried to show God’s love to others in every situation. She wrote in a letter that God was the joy of her life. We, too, can find joy in being God’s children.
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...
Catholic I.Q.—Quiz Mash-Up: A little on Lent, a little on Youth Ministry
Fun facts about Lent and Youth Ministry
DAVID O’BRIEN
Here’s a 20-question mash-up quiz combining Lent and Youth Ministry. It contains sample questions such as:
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At Home with the Easter Season
This is the season of lengthening daylight hours and the greening earth's growth and renewal.
Seeking Simplicity: Ideas for Lenten Activities
"'Tis a gift to be simple."
A Lenten Vocabulary
A Group Activity for the Family at Home or Your Class Family
