Celebrating Sunday of the Word of God
A roundup of resources for studying and teaching about Scripture.
by Barb Szyszkiewicz
New on the liturgical calendar: Sunday of the Word of God, which takes...
Living the Liturgical Year: The Conversion of St. Paul, January 25
St. Paul sees the light!
CONNIE CLARK
Wrong, wrong, wrong! Have you ever thought somebody was just plain wrong about something? Saul thought Jesus’ followers...
Catholic I.Q. — The Joy of Forgiveness
Here’s a 20-question quiz about Penance and Forgiveness. It contains sample questions such as:
A ______________ sin is not mortal (cutting one off from...
Yes You Can—Teach About the Holy Spirit: Saul to Paul
The link between the Holy Spirit and conversion
LYNN WEHNER
Recently, on January 25, our liturgical calendar celebrated Paul’s dramatic conversion on the way to Damascus...
The Gift of Jesus
A prayer service for First Communion families
DEANNA BARTALINI
The Eucharist is central to our faith. All our life flows out of our receiving the Body...
Baptism as the Bridge Between the Home and the Classroom
4 ideas to help students and parents
JARED DEES
At an infant’s Baptism, parents and godparents affirm an important responsibility:
“You have asked to have your child...
Three Kings, Three Wise Men, or What?
QUESTION: The feast of the Epiphany often describes the magi as three wise men — and even three kings, as in the old carol:...
Celebrating Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys — January 12
Caring Person
Feast Day: January 12
Glory to God in the Highest
PEG BOWMAN
"GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST, AND ON EARTH PEACE TO PEOPLE OF GOODWILL." We recognize this hymn as the song the angels...
Catholic I.Q. — The Lord’s Supper
Here’s a 20-question quiz on the Eucharist. It contains sample questions such as:
The patron saint of first communicants is ______________.
In Greek, eucharist...