On Sunday, December 29, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Take the opportunity to reflect with children about the love the Holy...
Each chapter of the We Live Our Faith program presents a “Big Question” that young people from around the country asked about their lives and faith journeys. Let some of...
All Souls’ Day is a feast celebrated on November 2nd. On All Souls’ Day, we remember and pray for those who have died. Download a prayer service to use to commemorate All...
Enrich the catechesis of children by encouraging family prayer. A helpful Catechist Development article entitled Prayer: Helping Children and Families to Pray includes...
One of the best lessons I learned about forgiveness came from a juggler. Several years ago, while preparing to give a talk on time management, I interviewed a juggler about...
With the celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd, the spring is an excellent time to encourage students in your Religious Education program to consider stewardship for the...
I once read that the most well-known angel in modern times was Clarence, the character from “It’s a Wonderful Life.” He is an endearing figure. His fumbling manner and gentle...
For the past several weeks I feel like I have been in the middle of the American version of the film “If It’s Tuesday, It Must Be Belgium.” My travel schedule has been more...
I have been breathing a lot these days for other people. It’s a way for me to take in their pain, which I can do little or nothing to alleviate, and to pass along...