Imagine being in front of 3,000 people when you send up a cheer for nuns… …only to realize that the person you were referring to was a religious sister… …and […]
All Saints’ Day, Halloween, and fall fun
Fall brings us many fun celebrations. This week, let’s talk about Halloween, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day. These can each be a beautiful way to highlight and celebrate […]
How much activity is too much?
The ability to multitask has become a badge of honor in our society. With the idea that we can “have it all” if we can “do it all,” we push […]
Five “Marks” of the Catholic Family
Are Catholic families supposed to be different? What would that difference look like? 1 Catholic Families Worship Together The Eucharist is the source of the deep love and intimacy Catholic […]
Walking through Holy Week as a family
The week between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, Holy Week, is the most sacred time of year. During this special time, we enter into the passion of Christ — his crucifixion, death and resurrection — through liturgical celebration and personal conversion. While the season of Lent is a very important time in the Church, it is helpful to remember that our Lenten practices (prayer, fasting and almsgiving) are meant as preparation for the three days of the Triduum. There’s more help online to help you celebrate Holy Week at home.