Confession is a Place of Victory — 8-min. video
Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a great explanation of confession, the role of the priest and the penitent, and the graces related to the sacrament.
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Afraid of Confession? Time to Come Home
By Robyn Lee
“Why are people so afraid of going to confession?”
I could tell that this question resonated with my confirmation class because there were...
Saints & Sacraments: Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin, patrons for Matrimony
BARBARA YOFFIE
Louis and Zelie Martin are the first married couple to be canonized together. Their marriage was a true love story. They loved God,...
Eucharistic Banner Craft
Create a personalized banner as a keepsake
SARA JONCKHEERE
Creating banners in anticipation of First Holy Communion celebrations have become popular projects through the...
Saints & Sacraments: John the Baptist, a patron for Baptism
BARBARA YOFFIE
Exemplifying the sacrament of Baptism is the great preacher and prophet John the Baptist, an obvious choice. Through his preaching and teaching,...
Strengthening Those Who Suffer
A short Catholic film and study guide on the Anointing of the Sick
BECKY GROTH
To our teens, the Anointing of the Sick is often like...
Getting to the Why Behind the What
Exploring the fruits of Holy Communion with teens
BECKY GROTH
As Catholics we believe in the Real Presence — the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity...
Inspiring the Ultimate Encounter with Jesus
Five ways to teach the Eucharist
WILLIAM O'LEARY
Since the age of five, she longed to receive Jesus in Holy Communion. Her love for Christ in...
Saints & Sacraments: St. Philip Neri, a patron for Confirmation
BARBARA YOFFIE
Italian priest Philip Neri had a deep devotion to the Holy Spirit. One evening while praying in the catacombs of Rome, he experienced...
YES YOU CAN—Teach the Sacraments: Restoring Us to God’s Grace
A lesson on confession
LYNN WEHNER
Like the Prodigal Son in the Gospel, we sin, separating ourselves from God. But, like the loving father in the...
