“What a grueling two days it’s been… Can I even give thanks for the pain and struggle?” Even now, almost twenty years after writing those words, the difficulty of that time...
When Jesus was asked "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?,” he replied "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and...
On April 12, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Teresa de los Andes. Teresa was born in Santiago, Chile, on July 13, 1900. Teresa is the first saint from Chile....
“You haven’t practiced, have you?” I can still hear Mrs. Baumann’s stern voice, calling me to task for showing up unprepared for my weekly piano lesson. After reprimanding me...
On March 17th, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Patrick. Patrick is a very popular saint. On March 17, people all over the world celebrate his feast day with...
Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of the Americas. Our Lady of Guadalupe is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary associated with the venerated image enshrined within the...
The season of Lent prepares us for the great celebration of Easter. One of the celebrations during the season of Lent is Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter,...
The Church will soon celebrate the season of Christmas. As you prepare your homes and religious education classrooms for the start of the Catholic Christmas season 2015,...
Teaching children about saints is a wonderful way to engage them in the rich history of the Catholic faith. Teaching children about saints also provides inspiring examples of...
On the first day of November, the Catholic Church celebrates All Saints’ Day. As Catholics, we honor the saints as followers of Christ who lived lives of holiness on earth...
“Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life…” Psalm 23:6 Of all the psalms, the twenty-third is certainly the most familiar. Each verse is worthy of...
Engage students as you teach them about Catholic virtues and values with a colorful handout featuring 52 virtues and values, one for each week of the year. The handout can...
There is nothing like a trip into the Colorado Rockies to clear the mind. My husband, Ron, ran a half marathon in Vail this past weekend, and I went along as his companion...
On May 24th the Church celebrates the Feast of Pentecost. Pentecost Sunday ends the season of Easter. On Pentecost Sunday, the Church remembers the coming of the Holy Spirit...
The Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Madeline Sophie Barat on May 25th. The religious order, the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, founded by Madeline Sophie...
On May 15, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saints Isidore and Maria. Feast Days offer catholic educators, catechists, and parents an opportunity to teach children...
During the Easter season, the Church sings the song of “Alleluia,” meaning “Praise God!” Teach children the meaning of the word Alleluia as they compose a song to celebrate...
The Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Joseph on March 19. Joseph was the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus. Joseph worked as a carpenter in the town of...
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to let the people we love know how much we care. Download a primary activity in which children explore poetry and design valentines for...