Saints & Sacraments: John Vianney, a patron for Holy Orders
BARBARA YOFFIE
The humble and holy St. John Vianney is one of the most beloved priests in the history of the Catholic Church. He...
Complete-A-Project Bible Search: Jesus and the Woman at the Well
This Complete-A-Project Bible Search is based on John 4:5-42, the account of the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well.
Praying for Our Priests Craft
A reminder to pray for our parish priests by name
SARA JONCKHEERE
Priests need our prayers, but do we always remember to pray for...
The Covenant of a Sacramental Marriage
Exploring this truth with teens
BECKY GROTH
Marriage in the Catholic Church is a covenant. However, a case can be made that many people,...
Confession is a Place of Victory — 8-min. video
Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a great explanation of confession, the role of the priest and the penitent, and the graces related to the sacrament.
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Called to Be Heroic: Youth engaging with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Society of St. Vincent de Paul helps youth find hearts for service
Connie Clark
Gayle Westfahl wasn’t getting the response she’d envisioned when she invited Catholic...
Celebrating Saint Colette
Colette was born in 1381; she lived in France. Her parents named her Nicolette after St. Nicholas, who is the patron saint of children. Colette’s parents shared their faith in God with her. Even as a child, Colette was a person of prayer.
Bits O’Wisdom: In the Breaking of the Bread
The post-resurrection events were and are teachable moments.
Afraid of Confession? Time to Come Home
By Robyn Lee
“Why are people so afraid of going to confession?”
I could tell that this question resonated with my confirmation class because there were...
Crafts for Catechists: Our Lady’s Bug
by Jessica Gordon
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