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Mother’s Day Reflections

She was the last one off the plane. In addition to the toddler she hoisted on one arm, the diaper bag thrown over the other, and the two large plastic bags she dragged...

Talking Points for Confirmation Sponsors

It can sometimes be difficult for sponsors of candidates preparing to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation to know where to begin in guiding a young person through the...

Catholic Virtues Series: Moments of Reverence

I read a newspaper article the other day about how a Compline service in a large urban cathedral was attracting a large number of young adults. They come with pillows and...

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5 Tips for Teaching the Mass eBook

Celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Catherine of Siena

On April 29th, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Catherine of Siena. Download an intermediate activity for Catherine of Siena in English or Spanish.

Printable Prayer for Easter Eyes

There are many signs and symbols of new life that surround us at Easter. By opening ourselves to discovery, we become better attuned to recognizing these signs as we make...

Canonization: 4 Steps to Becoming A Saint

At the end of April, a single ceremony will take place in Saint Peter’s Square to declare Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II saints. The Vatican plans to live stream this...

Easter Lesson & Reproducible Activity

Signs of new life in Christ are around us all year long, but they take on particular meaning during the Easter season.

Printable Easter Mobile Activity

Make Easter mobiles with the children in your early childhood or primary Religious Education class using this printable handout.

Printable Triduum Activity

The Triduum includes the three days from Holy Thursday evening until Easter Sunday. We celebrate Christ’s Paschal Mystery of dying and rising to new life during the Easter...

Lenten Sacrifice

I admit to having a bit of trouble with the practice of abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent. I don’t really find it much of a sacrifice. As a child I remember when...

Celebrate 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 parades, parties, and the wearing of green. Download a printable Saint...

Prayer for Lenten Initiative

As the winter Olympic Games in Sochi were wrapping up, the television network played its requisite montage of memorable moments. Skiers, snowboarders, and skeleton-racers...

Liturgical Year: Lenten Printable Activity

To help children learn that Lent is the season of preparation for Easter, download a printable activity that becomes an interactive game for students.

Religious Education eBook: 6 Young Saints to Inspire Students

For students in junior high school and high school, the stories of young saints’ lives can especially resonate with the challenges and triumphs they themselves experience....

Ash Wednesday

On my neighborhood’s Facebook page, tucked amid notices about road closings and queries about handymen and window cleaners, was a post that stopped my heart. Four local high...

The Gift of Reflection

Some people start their day with coffee and the newspaper. Mine begins with orange juice and my journal. The cat is usually waiting for me to settle into my favorite chair....

Catholic Virtues Series: The Grace of Stewardship

A few years ago, while serving on a parish staff, I was asked to speak at the weekend Masses on the theme of stewardship. Just as I was heading to the lectern, I heard...

Reproducible Prayer Cards: A Valentine for God

Between now and February 14th, reflect on the lovely themes and associations of Valentine's Day.

Religious Education eBook: 10 Surefire Ways to Engage Junior High School Students

The thought of teaching junior high school students can make some catechists and youth ministers anxious. However, the early teen years is an ideal time for exposing and...

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