It’s no accident that so many faith milestones take place in the spring. While the new Church year kicks off at Advent, spring is the time that many Catholics mark the beginning or renewal of their sacramental life. My springtime resolution this year is simple: Gather and celebrate more. Find help in this post!
Surviving Confirmation: Tips for parents, catechists, and other humans
Confirmation doesn’t have to be the death of you, and in today’s post Sarah Reinhard has five tips for making Confirmation great, whether you’re a parent or a catechist.
Baptism: Welcome to the Family of God
I was once given the assignment to research my own baptism, so I tracked down the photos and interviewed my mother. I learned when and where it happened, who was […]
Learn about the Mass: The vessels
We use special vessels for the Body and Blood of Christ. Like the vestments, most of them come from Roman times. The Church adopted the kinds of dishes that were […]
Why do we have to confess our sins to a Priest?
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a great gift of God’s compassion and mercy, who alone can forgive sins. Jesus entrusted the power to forgive sins to the Church. He said, […]