Today is the Presentation of the Lord! According to Jewish Law, if the firstborn child was a boy, the infant would be given, or consecrated, to God. But Jesus is the True God! Why would he need to be consecrated to himself? This was hard for the Holy Family. They trusted God, but they did […]
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Happy (Catholic) New Year! At Mass today, you’ll notice there’s a brand new missal for you to use. That’s because today marks the start of a new year in the Catholic Church! Today we get to light our first candle on our Advent wreaths. If your kids are too little to really “get” big prayers
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On the last Sunday of the liturgical year, Catholics celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King! The full name of the feast day is “Our Lord Jesus Chris, King of the Universe.” This newer feast day was added to the Church Calendar by Pope Pius XI in 1925 because he noticed the world was beginning
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All Saints’ Day is coming! Celebrating Hallowtide (Halloween, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day) as a Catholic family is such a good way to live liturgically in your household. I just wrote an article titled “Can Catholics Celebrate Halloween?” I encourage you to check out if you’re feeling unsure about the holiday. Another thing
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Priesthood Sunday is a day celebrated in the United States that is set aside for us to acknowledge our wonderful priests! It is a day to thank God for the strong leaders he has given us, and show our appreciation for them. Below I have a free printable for your children to give to their
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If you’ve never been to a Catholic Mass, or you have, but don’t understand the flow of it, you’ve come to the right place! No more looking around wondering if you should be standing, kneeling or sitting. Once you know what exactly is going on during the Mass, it’s easier to understand what you should
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Today is the Feast of The Transfiguration of the Lord! So, what is The Transfiguration of Jesus, exactly? The easy lesson below on The Transfiguration of our Lord answers questions such as “What was The Transfiguration?” and “How do you explain The Transfiguration for children?” It makes a great Sunday School lesson, home school lesson,
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I could not stand Christians. Or Catholicism. Or Jesus. Or organized religion in general. I was “Too good.” “Better than.” “Smarter than.” I would shake my head at them, wasting their precious weekends going to Church, praying to and loving a made-up being. Then, (as if God had some sort of plan for my life
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Teaching your child to pray may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! Prayer brings us closer to God and can give children much needed contentment when they’re experiencing big emotions. How often have you felt worried or scared, but immediately felt more peaceful after saying a quick Hail Mary? Teaching
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Many families are finding it increasingly difficult to find appropriate TV shows for their children’s age group. More often than not, you come across media that is deemed “age-appropriate,” but it ends up containing content you’re not comfortable with. I’ve rounded up the best three websites that are designed to “shine a light on the
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