Celebrating Saints: John Chrysostom
FEAST DAY: September 13
PATRICIA MATHSON
John lived in Greece a long time ago. His father died when John was young, so he lived with...
Old and New Testament Connections to the Priesthood
Introduce Bible-based backstories
BECKY GROTH
Sometimes to understand the importance of something, a little bit of backstory is necessary. To deepen our teens’ understanding...
Meet the Gaze of Jesus
An unlikely apostle
SUSIE LLOYD
Picture this. Five rich men are seated in a dark room around a table. We can see all of...
Teaching About the Sacrament of the Sick
Catechize with Scripture, signs, prayers, and experiences
JEANNE HUNT
Anointing of the Sick is a very positive encounter with our God of hope. God is a...
Praying with the Bible: Ignatian Meditation — a 5 min. video from Catholic Central
From the vault at Catholic Central, a good suggestion and a brief overview of learning how to pray with the Bible using Ignatian Meditation....
Why Study the Bible Together?
The director of Little Rock Scripture Study reflects on the benefits of group Bible study
AMY EKEH
The Bible is a single book that gives...
Saints & Sacraments: St. Maximilian Kolbe, a patron for the Sacrament of Anointing of...
BARBARA YOFFIE
Maximilian Kolbe was a Franciscan priest and missionary. His great love for the Blessed Virgin Mary inspired his work and spirituality. During...
Using Annual Themes and Class Names
Grow Catholic identity
THERESE L. SALAZAR
Most of our students come to us after they have been in class all day learning academics. The...
Holy Orders: The Mission of Christ Continues
The what and why of the ministerial priesthood
Christopher Klofft
In announcing the advent of the kingdom of God, Jesus made sure that there would...
Don’t Go!
The Spirit comes to stay
SUSIE LLOYD
A while back, I knew a group of ladies at church who couldn’t let go of their priest, despite...
