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25 things for your kids to spot during Palm Sunday and Triduum

Technically, Triduum spans three days—from the evening of Holy Thursday until the evening of Easter Sunday—but liturgically, it is “one day,” one long celebration of the Paschal Mystery. Triduum culminates in the Easter Vigil, which is the high point of the entire liturgical year. As with the Sunday liturgy, reviewing what will happen at the liturgy in advance is a good way to help your kids participate with understanding and reverence. Online, you’ll find lists to review and give your kids a heads up before going to church—and challenge them to notice each item during the service.

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Praying the Stations of the Cross with your kids

Praying the Stations of the Cross with your kids is a great way to introduce them to the story of Jesus’ Passion, the paschal mystery, and the rhythm of Triduum. Here are a few kid-friendly ways to try it.

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Face-to-face: Why actively connecting with family matters

One of the most important things you can do for your family is to make time to really connect with one another every day. Here’s why it matters, and strategies for making it happen.

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8 simple ways to celebrate St. Valentine’s day with your kids

Today, most people celebrate St. Valentine’s day by exchanging tokens of love—cards, candy, flowers and the like. But the holiday began as a saint’s feast day, which means its original purpose was to celebrate Christian love and devotion to Christ—in the case of St. Valentine, love even in the face of death. Online you’ll find eight simple ways to remember, reflect and celebrate the feast of Saint Valentine.

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Three ways catechists can support families

Prayer, sacrament and Scripture make the perfect “grace trifecta” for building a firm foundation of faith. Online you’ll find simple and fun ways to help families incorporate the grace trifecta at home: prayer, sacrament and Scripture.

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