The Vatican Meeting on the Protection of Minors in the Church, Feb. 21-24, (links)
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Tips for Adding Music to Prayer
I can’t carry a Tune — How can I use music to pray with students?
KATE DANELUK
Years ago, music was considered such an important part...
Praying amidst violence and strife — downloadable prayers to share
Recent news accounts have inspired members of our Bayard team to compose prayers to be shared. When events like the killings at the Tree of...
An excerpt from The Way of Catechesis, by Gerard F. Baumbach
Looking Back 50 Years (or so) at the Documents that Guide Our Ministry
An excerpt from The Way of Catechesis
By Gerard F. Baumbach
Five decades is...
Teens Using Social Media to Reach and Teach Teens
MARY LOU ROSIEN
It often feels as if technology has left some of us adults behind — with Snapchat, Instagram (Finsta- a ‘fake’ Instagram),...
3 Easy-Breezy Ways to Become a Digital Catechist
by Caroline Cerveny, SSJ-TOSF, D.Min.
We are surrounded by our digital tools: mobile phones, tablets, and so much more! Digital tools are a part...
Seven Ways to Create Presentations That Stick
Engage minds, refresh souls, make it a win for your audience
LISA MLADINICH
It’s five minutes to start time, as they file into the church hall...
First Reconciliation Prayer Bracelet
DIANE QUINTAL
Children preparing for First Reconciliation at St. Stephen the First Martyr parish make Prayer Bracelets to encourage them to learn their prayers and...
Celebrating Saints: Francisco and Jacinta Marto—February 20th
PATRICIA MATHSON
One day three children were watching their family’s sheep in Fatima, Portugal. Francisco Marto was 9 years old; his sister Jacinta was 7,...
Our Mission Is to Make Parents Disciples
On Reaching Out to your Students’ Parents and Inviting them In
JARED DEES
If there is one source of complaint or repeated question I can expect...
