Living the Mission
The call to ministerial priesthood
LYNN WEHNER
We know we are all called to serve the Church and the world. Yet some may find...
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: More than Washing Away Original Sin
Many generations of Catholics have thought that washing away Original Sin is the reason for Baptism.
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...
Catholic I.Q. — ‘From This Day Forward … Until Death’
Here’s a 20-question quiz about the Sacrament of Matrimony. It contains sample questions such as:
Jesus’ first public miracle was performed at a ___________________.
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A Family Together: Name That Sacrament Activity Page
Sacraments are wonderful gifts from God that show us how God is present in our lives.
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,...
Prayers to Prepare for Confession Prayer Service
Seeking the proper disposition for a good examination of conscience
MARC CARDARONELLA
God has a soft spot for repentant sinners. This seems contrary to how we...
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...
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,...
