Go To Joseph
Devotion to St. Joseph in Times of Crisis
JAMES BLANKENSHIP
When all the land of Egypt became hungry and the people cried to Pharaoh for food,...
Parishes Implementing a Children’s Liturgy of the Word
By Lisanne V. Jensen
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW) programs are a growing trend at many parishes across the country. During CLW, young children...
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...
Reaffirming the Role of Parents in Religious Education
BY LISA MLADNICH
As catechists, most of us have struggled to teach children whose families are, for a variety of reasons, in a woeful state...
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...
Casting Seeds — Ideas to Draw Your Students’ Parents Toward Deeper Faith
By Daria Sockey
It’s the great joy of being a catechist, the thing that makes you want to come back each week: proclaiming the Good...
Creating and Leading a Family Liturgy
As we continue to adjust to life under stay-at-home orders and limited access to celebrations of the sacraments, we as parents have an opportunity...
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.
The Busy Parent’s Guide to Family Faith (Story-telling)
BY SUSIE LLOYD
EDITOR'S NOTE: Catechists often wonder, “How much can we accomplish in one class a week?” For faith to take root, it should...
Ten Family Ways for Quarantine Days
PATRICIA M. MCCORMACK, IHM, EDD
Quarantine and stay-at-home days have made it possible for some of us, who are not battling illness, to devote time...
