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...
Prayer with My Students
Help your students memorize this simple litany.
In the name of the Father,
and the Son,
and the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Touch our hearts, Lord...
R. Be with us
Let us...
Celebrate Penance and Reconciliation with students in grades 4-6
Connie Clark
I stopped going to confession when I was 15. That was the year face-to-face reconciliation arrived, and my self-conscious teenaged self didn't want...
Yes You Can—Teach About the Holy Spirit: Our First Martyr
Share the story of St. Stephen
LYNN WEHNER
When reading the Acts of the Apostles, we cannot help but ask: “Could anyone be bolder than St....
Why You Should Consider Making Confession Your New Year’s Resolution
MARC CARDARONELLA
I have a confession to make. I have a checkered past when it comes to the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.
I’ve gone from...
Advent and Christmas: Light in the Darkness
"O house of Jacob, come,
let us walk in the light of the LORD!" (Isaiah 2:5)
