Family Meditations for Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil
By Deanna Bartalini
Editor's Note: A free downloadable printable of these meditations are available by clicking this link: Triduum Meditations for Families. Catechist 2020
The three days of...
The Church Is a Family
SUSIE LLOYD
In October 2018, Pope Paul VI was proclaimed a saint of the Catholic Church. I will never forget the moment when I found...
“Potato-Draining Wisdom” – a short story from God Plays a Purple Banjo
Note from the Editor: This little vignette illustrates so much ... the domestic church and how it shapes the evangelization and nurturing of children,...
Faith Formation Homework Doesn’t Have To Be A Chore
BY EILEEN MORGAN
Faith is not just learned, it is also practiced. Just like school, faith or religious formation involves homework. When my children were...
Parents: Making the Most of These Mornings (Inspire a Morning Offering!)
CARRIE SOUKUP
At this point in the spring, my doorway is usually littered with seven pairs of cleats, buckets of balls, gym bags, permission...
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...
Grandparents: Share Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Story (Dec. 12th)
Editor's note: This activity is written for grandparents, but it can be easily used by families and others to share this feast day with...
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...
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...
The Bible: Better than TV
Help your children get the real stories
SUSIE LLOYD
The Bible is the greatest story ever told, and I’m not just saying that because I’m supposed...
