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...
A Family Together: Know Your Sacraments Activity Page
JEAN LARKIN
Each of the seven sacraments of the Church has a special place in our faith journeys. Some sacraments are received only one time...
Parents: The Key to Successful Sacramental Programs
by Kate Ristow
Catechetical leaders whose sacramental preparation programs get rave evaluations each year often attribute this accomplishment to their concerted efforts to...
Youth Ministry: The Initiation
by Eric Groth
Do you have or know a story-telling grandpa with an over-active imagination? In Initiation, a film produced for the...
Anointing Prayer Card
Send uplifting prayers and Bible verses to the sick
SARA JONCKHEERE
Help the parishioners in your church who are sick and receiving the Sacrament of Anointing...
Tech Tips for Confirmation Prep
Digital ideas for tech-savvy confirmandi
Andrea D. Chavez-Kopp
When preparing teens for Confirmation, it can sometimes feel as if the biggest hurdle is getting them off...
Baptism: Celebrate New Life!
A prayer service for youth or adults
DEANNA BARTALINI
Baptism is about belonging, new life, and promises. It is the beginning of our life in Christ...
