Evangelizing Parents: First Things First
As a parent myself, I know that parenting responsibilities are all-reaching and overwhelming. Parenting experts stress that if a child is to be healthy, then wholesome food must be served at home and exercise must be a part of family life. If a child is to become academically successful, the home is responsible for fostering a love of learning. Parents are called to lead by example.
First Penance Prep Tips: Adaptations for Children with Special Needs
By David and Mercedes Rizzo
The sacrament of Penance can be difficult for some people with special needs. This sacrament may pose a challenge for...
Advice from a Master Catechist: Beginning Family-Based Catechesis in a Parish
Question: “I’m trying to help our parish move to family-based catechesis, yet I have no experience with this kind of model. What are the...
Prayer for Families: February, a month dedicated to the Holy Family
During the month of February dedicated to the Holy Family, and particularly on St. Valentine's Day, let us pray for an increase of true,...
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....
The Sunday Gospel for April and May
Catechist readers looking for our downloadable PDF for The Sunday Gospel for April and May 2019 have come to the right place.
Click on this...
Effective Teaching: Encouraging the Three Pillars of Lent at Home
With inspiration from St. Augustine
JARED DEES
St. Augustine once described Lent in a sermon as “the epitome of our whole life.” It allows Christians to make...
Top 10 Myths About Clergy Abuse in the Catholic Church, presented by Dr. Thomas...
Here are two important resources from Psychology Today and Thomas G. Plante, PhD, ABPP regarding the clergy sex abuse crisis: an article and a video....
Living as Missionary Disciples — by Bishop Robert J. McManus
Being Urged on By the Love of Christ
Bishop Robert J. McManus
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the...
Hosanna to the King of Kings! — Coloring Sheet for Palm Sunday
Here's a fun activity for children as the Church celebrates Palm Sunday.
Click on this link to download a printable coloring sheet: Coloring Sheet (CFK)
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