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...
Praying with Children at Home — Virtual Eucharistic Adoration
SR. NANCY USSELMANN, FSP
We are living in unprecedented times. If you are in a state with the “stay at home” mandate because of COVID-19,...
Teaching Students with Special Needs
BY PAM SCHIFFBAUER
Pope Francis has called the Catholic Church to be a welcoming Church. As we welcome our students into our religious education classes,...
Pep Talks for Catholic Parents: An Introduction
When my husband heard the title of book he thought it was a great idea, until I mentioned who the author was. He...
Supporting Parents: Tips for effective parent meetings
Providing services and programs for parents and guardians is at the heart of parish catechetical effort.
How can the parent meetings be both informative and...
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.
Cultivate Quiet Moments
BY SUSIE LLOYD
As a busy mom, my default setting is work; it goes everywhere with me. But last week I blew it. I got...
‘Live Every Day as if It Were Your Last’
What my mom taught me holds true
SUSIE LLOYD
When I was a kid, Anointing of the Sick was called Extreme Unction. I pronounced it “Ex-tree...
Yes, Jesus is in the Eucharist!
PEG HOBLIN
Just when I think I have run out of ideas for teaching the Catholic faith with the use of everyday things and life...
We Are All in this Together — on supporting the locals
SUSIE LLOYD
My son Joe and I went out to buy meat at a local farm. It’s a little off the beaten path for me,...
