We Gather To Pray: Prayers for Times of Trouble or Sadness
When tragedy strikes, Catholicism shines
MARC CARDARONELLA
There’s no avoiding it. No matter who you are or where you live, at some point you will have...
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...
Prepare Your Hearts — An Advent Prayer Service
SISTER JENADA FANETTI, SDS
In this prayer service, Jeremiah, Ruth, and John the Baptist come to life and share their stories to urge children to...
A Setting-the-Table Blessing
Here is a Setting the Table Blessing for use with your students or to send home for family use.
Bless this table, Lord, where we...
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.
Free download: Praying with the Pope, October 2018, for the mission of religious
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for October 2018
The Mission of Religious
Pray for men and women in religious life to be excited about spending time with people...
Singing the Psalms — Introducing Chant as Prayer
Kate Daneluk
When in need, there will always be an answer in the psalms. Some of the richest encouragement, praise, thanksgiving, history, lament, and petition...
A New Catechetical Year — A prayer service to begin
MARC CARDARONELLA
Beginnings are always exciting. This is especially true as the school year or the new catechetical year begins. There are new possibilities, new...
Encounters with Jesus: 50 ways to help facilitate that with children, youth, and adults
MARY LOU ROSIEN
In the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), three weeks are devoted to the scrutinies — dedicated to self-examination, rooting out...
Beginning the Year Prayer Service: Praying with Pope Francis
Introduction: This is a meaningful prayer service to use during your first class or gathering of the year. Welcome children with the inspiring words...
