Celebrating Saints: Francis of Assisi—October 4
Patricia Mathson
Francis Bernardone lived in the town of Assisi in Italy. He was the son of a wealthy merchant and liked to party with...
Classroom of Compassion
Three ingredients that foster warmth and support
CARRIE SOUKUP
A sweet boy in my fourth-grade class turned to his classmates for prayer. “My mom has cancer.”...
Foster a giving spirit this Lent
Kerry Weber
As a young altar server, I looked forward to serving at the Holy Thursday Mass. My key role in the ceremony involved carrying...
A 2-minute video on the gifts of priesthood
An inspiring message from the Archdiocese of New Orleans celebrating the gift of the priesthood. Use this simple message to promote vocations. Find more...
T.H.I.N.K. Before Posting, Texting, Snapping, or Viewing
A lesson plan on media mindfulness
SR. NANCY USSELMANN, FSP
With children as young as six years old today accessing the internet through smartphones,
catechists and teachers...
Time for God – a reflection on the Third Commandment for middleschoolers
“Remember the sabbath day—keep it holy.” (EXODUS 20:8)
BY TERENCE HEGARTY
I always remember the Sabbath—mainly because my parents would never let me forget it. We...
Ambrose and the King’s Treasure
A Story by Therese L. Salazar
Illustrated by Bernadette M. Baca
Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Esdraelon there lived a young man...
Freedom of Religion explained in 90-seconds
A short, 90-second video clip from the Real Life Catholic TV series with Chris Stefanick. A very good summary on religious freedom, suitable for all...
Preparing for First Reconciliation
KATHY KLEINLEIN
It's 1957 and you are seven years old. You stumble into a tiny dark closet, fumbling around for the kneeler so you don't...
Free download: Praying with the Pope, October 2018, for the mission of religious
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for October 2018
The Mission of Religious
Pray for men and women in religious life to be excited about spending time with people...
