Advent is an opportunity to prepare your children for the celebration of Christ’s birth. To help keep your children engaged, consider purchasing an Advent calendar or make your own using the works of mercy as a guide.
Prepare for Christmas with a works of mercy Advent calendar
Getting ready for Advent
There’s no snow, but there’s a promise in my children’s eyes. You see, we can call this “pre-Advent” or “not Christmas” as much as we want, but my kids know. They know […]
Blessed Miguel Pro
Blessed Miguel Pro was born in Guadalupe, Mexico, on Jan. 13, 1891, to Josefa Juarez and Miguel Pro, little Miguel was blessed with a warm family and a happy childhood. […]
7 ways to say ‘thanks’ to God
Most of us were toddlers when we learned to say “please” and “thank you.” We were a little older when we fell into the habit of asking, begging, nagging, whining, […]
Ask St. Andrew
By the time Advent rolls around, my kids have long been preparing to joyfully celebrate the birth of Christ. They do this by poring over websites and toy catalogs, flinging […]