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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Involving FAMILIES in Sacramental Preparation

Examining an integrated approach Bob Alexander Parent formation is an important component of a good religious education program, yet sometimes it is missing. Integrating the...

Technology Tools for Discipleship in Your Faith-based Classroom

BY RUTH MANLANDRO The students who arrive in your faith-based classroom are using computers, phones, and tablets to create a variety of media. It is...

We Join with Pope Francis in Praying for Peace

We, the team at Bayard, join with Pope Francis in praying for peace, and those in harm’s way in Ukraine. The pope specifically has...

Prayer and Mass Resources for Families with Young Children

Catechist recommends that families use stay-at-home time for spiritual enrichment. This Lent, consider increasing prayer and spiritual reading with your young family members.   We offer...

Yes, Jesus is in the Eucharist!

PEG HOBLIN Just when I think I have run out of ideas for teaching the Catholic faith with the use of everyday things and life...

5 Rules for Life: Chris Stefanik from SEEK 2019 on finding and knowing joy

Chris Stefanik on joy and how you know Christian joy. Chris discusses how to kick self-loathing and begin to think with the mind of...

T.H.I.N.K. Before Posting, Texting, Snapping, or Viewing

A lesson plan on media mindfulness SR. NANCY USSELMANN, FSP With children as young as six years old today accessing the internet through smartphones, catechists and teachers...

What are the Practices of Lent? (6-min. video from WordOnFire.org)

Great summary from Bishop Barron on the basic spiritual practices we can accomplish during the penitential season of Lent. Good for teen and adults....

“A Mother’s Communion”: A lovely song about motherhood, by Danielle Rose

Catholic recording artist, Danielle Rose, with a lovely tribute to motherhood. Find the lyrics and more, below. Lyrics from DanielleRose.com : On the Eucharistic & sacrificial...

The Culture of Netflix and Chill: a real life vs. an edited life (8-min....

Fr. Mike Schmitz, from Ascension Presents, gives a compelling discussion-starter for teens and adults. See additional info below.   Additional info: Fr. Mike references the movie...