Five Ideas for Local Youth Service Missions
Connecting faith with good works
BECKY GROTH
Just in case we didn’t get the picture when Jesus told the parable of the sheep and goats (Matthew...
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...
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.”...
Discussing the Transcendentals
Discerning desires that point to God
BECKY GROTH
“Thou has made us for Thyself and our hearts are restless until they rest in Thee.” — ST....
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?...
HOLY SPIRIT, CONFIRM IN ME… A Prayer for Confirmation candidates
JANE CASSERLY MYERS
Whether one is seven years old preparing for First Communion, or an adolescent in formation toward Confirmation, this prayer describes the constant...
Catholic I. Q. — Test Your Knowledge of Saints
David O'Brien
Here’s a 20-question quiz on the Saints. It contains sample questions such as:
On All Souls Day we pray for _____________.
___________ has...
Mary: Disciple and Woman of Faith
A Theological Reflection
Ground Your Youth Ministry Program in Intercessory Prayer
Here is a practical way to develop prayer partners for your ministry
LAUREN SCHARMER
It all started with a simple Facebook post: “Would you be willing...
Catholic IQ — Test Your Knowledge of Catholic Faith
JOE PAPROCKI
Here’s a 20-question quiz on basic Catholic Faith. It contains sample questions such as:
Who comes next? Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, _____________.
The rising...
