A Catholic Curriculum for the Christmas movie “The Star”
Going to the movies to see "The Star"? Maybe its something for your entire class or your family?
The National Conference for Catechetical Leadership and...
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...
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...
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...
Simple Ways to Inspire Grandchildren to be Caring Christians
Editor's note: These suggestions are helpful for grandparents to share with their grandchildren! But others may use them with children, too!
Rosie Soto Seaman
As Christians...
A Family “Rule of Life” Reduces Anxiety, Brings Peace
WILLIAM O'LEARY
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, our kids are now home all day and sometimes claim they “cannot do anything!”
As much as we enjoy our...
It’s Really About the Parents
You sign up to teach fifth grade, only to find out that you're having as many conversations and answering as many questions with parents...
Put Some Divine Music on Your Mental Playlist
BY SUSIE LLOYD
You hear music everywhere you go — at home, in your car, in the store — whether you want to or not,...
Lovely Lady Dressed in Blue
By Susie Lloyd
Catholics are big on Mary. We place her statue in our front yards, hang her rosary from our rearview mirrors, and wear...
A Jesse Tree Craft Swap
REBECCA RYSKIND TETI
One of the nicest traditions to emerge from the quest for appropriate family devotions during Advent is the practice of putting up...
