Celebrating Saints: Catherine Kasper (Feast Day: February 1)
PATRICIA MATHSON
Catherine Kasper lived in a village in Germany. She was often sick as a child and missed school. But even as a...
Living the Liturgical Year: The Presentation of the Lord
Light up the world today!
CONNIE CLARK
Have you ever spent a night without electricity? It can be scary when the power goes out and...
How can I help children cope with a classmate’s sudden death?
Susan J. Kay
Q: If youngsters in your class had a schoolmate who died suddenly, how would you help them?
A: Cathechists teach the gift of consolation and...
St. Francis de Sales — January 24
BY PATRICIA MATHSON
FEAST DAY: JANUARY 24
Francis de Sales lived in France and came from a large family. He had 12 brothers and sisters....
Prayers for Peace
A Prayer Attributed to St. Francis
Lord, make us instruments of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let us sow love;
where there is injury,...
Catholic I.Q. — Catechesis and Catechists
Fun facts about our mission
DAVID O’BRIEN
Here’s a 20-question quiz on catechesis and catechists. It contains sample questions such as:
The word catechesis literally means...
Penance and Reconciliation
Grace-filled moments of encounter and union with God
MARC CARDARONELLA
Penance and Reconciliation: It’s also known as confession, as well as the sacrament of conversion and...
Merry Christmas… Again!
CONNIE CLARK
Wouldn’t it be great if Christmas lasted longer than one day? Actually, the Christmas season lasts from December 25 all the way until...
The Meaning Behind the 12 Days of Christmas
We are still in the Christmas season!
Some fun facts about the meaning behind the well-known Christmas carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas," are found...
Celebrating Saints: Genevieve (Feast Day: January 3)
PATRICIA MATHSON
Genevieve lived in a village in France a long time ago. Even as a child, she knew that she wanted to devote her...
