Car Talk: Great questions for parents to share with children before and after Mass
An excerpt from Our Catholic Family
Before-Mass Car Talk
Use the time in the car before Mass to “prime the pump” so that the family will...
“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,...
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.
What Does Heaven Look Like?
So much more than we imagine
SUSIE LLOYD
A little boy sat coloring at the kitchen table. “Guess what, Mom?” he said. “I’m drawing a picture...
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...
Free coloring pages — perfect for younger Catholic children!
Looking for coloring pages for kids?
Pflaum Publishing is offering these free pages for download with art by Deacon Jim Burrows. They are great for...
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...
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...
At Home with the Easter Season
This is the season of lengthening daylight hours and the greening earth's growth and renewal.
Prayer and Mass Resources for Families with Young Children
Catechist recommends that families use stay-at-home time for spiritual enrichment. This Lent, consider increasing prayer and spiritual reading with your young family members.
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