The history of the Nativity scene St. Francis of Assisi established the first Nativity scene in 1223 in Grecio, a small town in Italy. As he was preparing for Christmas […]
Spending time with Christ: A family guide to the Nativity
St. Andrew the Apostle
Today, November 30, we celebrate the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle. He was the brother of St. Peter, and they worked with James and John as fishermen. Pope Benedict […]
Feast of the Holy Family
The feast of the Holy Family, which is situated appropriately between Christmas and New Year’s Day, serves as a context for the events it bridges: the birth of Christ and the octave of Mary. Living in a loving manner sometimes can be most difficult within the family (the domestic Church), where intimate conflicts yield deep wounds, and where routine and familiarity can breed contempt and complacency. So we look to the Holy Family as models of fraternal love in a world of fractured family life and institutions. You’ll find the entire reflection online.
8 ways parents can get the most out of their Catholic school investment
Approximately 2 million young people, from preschool to high school, currently are being educated in Catholic schools in the United States. The cost of this education is not insignificant, with the average elementary school tuition just under $4,000 and the average freshman tuition for secondary school just under $10,000, according to 2015 statistics from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. So how can parents be sure that their hard-earned money is being put to the best use? Online you’ll find some strategies for how parents can make the most of their family’s investment in Catholic schools.
Autumn is a time of new beginnings
Autumn is a time of change and of new beginnings. And whether your family is dealing with a new school or simply a new grade-level, change can be scary. Jesus […]
