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Sunday, June 8, 2025

We Gather To Pray: An Advent Prayer Service

Pray with the four themes of the season MARC CARDARONELLA The catechetical challenge for Advent is that it’s not Christmas, but everyone around us acts like...

Celebrating St. Francis Xavier (Dec. 3)

Francis Xavier was born in 1506. As a young boy he lived with his family in a castle in Spain. He did well in school and enjoyed sports. As an adult, Francis shared the gospel with people in far away lands such as India and Japan. His life turned out very different from how he thought it would.

Advent in 2 minutes. Courtesy of Busted Halo.

Busted Halo has a creative crew that always comes up with short, timely, share-ables. Like this one! Great for older children, teens, and adults.   Image...

A Jesse Tree That’s Not Just For Christmas

Plan Ahead to Recycle your Tree for use all Year SR. LOU ELLA HICKMAN When you take down your Jesse tree after Christmas, have you ever...

The Lights of Advent for Your Students and Their Families

At this time of year, our thoughts, time, and energy turn toward preparing for the holiday season.

Veteran’s Day — a prayer for veterans

Veterans Day - November 11 Dear Lord, We remember today all those who fought for peace and justice. No words can fully express the appreciation we have for...

“Bless me, Father, for I have no idea what I am doing…”

Facilitating a positive experience of confession for young people SR. BRITTANY HARRISON, FMA As a convert, my only exposure to the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation...

Grow Closer to God

An adaptable prayer service to prepare for Penance or other occasions DEANNA BARTALINI A new calendar year begins, and it presents a wonderful opportunity to...

Statistics Only Take Us So Far

The Eucharist equips us for heaven PAT GOHN Many Catholics seem to be number-crunching since the Pew Research Center released an article on August 5,...

‘That He May Raise Them Up and Save Them’

Help students discover the beauty of the Anointing of the Sick LYNN WEHNER The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is about healing, renewal, and...