Nurturing Family Faith at Home
Important strategies to build up Catholic families
JOHN ROBERTO
We know how important parents and the whole family are in forming the faith of young people....
Give Up Sin for Lent: Do like Dismas
SUSIE LLOYD
On Calvary, on either side of Christ, hung two thieves. Both were equally guilty. Both were sentenced to death. Both had access to...
“Lord, teach us to pray”: Great articles for a prayer-filled Lent
May our Hearts Beat with Christ
PAT GOHN
Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to...
FOUR WAYS FAMILIES CAN HAND ON THE FAITH; Part 4: Cementing Your Child’s Faith...
MARC CARDARONELLA
Liturgy is essential for faith formation.
You can talk and look at pictures all day, but liturgy is like a giant object lesson.
There are...
FOUR WAYS FAMILIES CAN HAND ON THE FAITH; Part 3: Teaching Your Kids to...
MARC CARDARONELLA
In the end the Catholic faith is not set of doctrines. It’s a story.
Yes, doctrine is important. However, the true heart of Catholicism...
FOUR WAYS FAMILIES CAN HAND ON THE FAITH; Part 2: Teaching Kids to Pray
MARC CARDARONELLA
Prayer is the entryway into the spiritual life.
It’s a practice simple enough for a child and deep enough for a saint. Praying is...
FOUR WAYS FAMILIES CAN HAND ON THE FAITH; Part 1: The Benefits of Discussing...
MARC CARDARONELLA
You, dear parents, are indispensable.
When it comes to forming the faith of your children, there is no substitute for your involvement, example, and...
What Catholics Should Know About the Liturgical Calendar – Lent and Easter
By Donna Frasier
The Liturgical calendar, especially during Lent and Easter, invites individuals and families to form stronger bonds between themselves and God. We should...
Books for the Littlest Ones – reviews by the Catechist staff
Book reviews compiled by the Catechist staff
Little Prayers for Little Ones
by Patricia Edward Jablonski, FSP. Illustrated by Becky Fawson (Pauline Media)
Introduce the very...
Catholic Central presents “The Rosary” (6-min. video)
A fun, informative, history of the Rosary -- and more! Great for middleschoolers, teens, and adults.
