On Sunday, October 14, Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Oscar Romero will be recognized as official saints of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis will preside at their canonization Mass at […]
Sometimes you just can’t win. Margaret Mary Alacoque wanted to be a religious sister almost all of her life. When she entered the convent, some of the leaders thought she […]
Preschoolers love to share what they know. Let them show you all they have learned about colors by completing A World of Colors, a free activity page available in Spanish […]
In October, the Catholic Church focuses its prayer intentions on the issues that concern respect for human life. This year’s theme for Respect Life Month is “Every Life: Cherished, Chosen, […]
Children will come to class with varying experience with the prayers of the Church, including the Lord’s Prayer, the Hail Mary, the Blessing Before Meals, and the Act of Contrition. […]
On Saturday, September 29, the Church celebrates the Feast of Saints Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel—the three archangels noted by name in the Bible. The prefix arch means “leader” or “chief.” […]
Lighted candles, crosses, holy water, incense—all these items add to our sense of the sacred. They are called sacramentals. There are three types of sacramentals: prayerful actions or rituals; prayerful […]
Once everyone settles into their school routine, gather your families together for a fall harvest event. Pflaum offers the The Gospel for All Ages Family Catechesis, which provides detailed plans […]
Each week, the Gospel Weeklies present the Sunday Gospel message in ways that speak to all types of learners—through role-play, related stories and articles, games and activities, and in the […]
What happened to the Cross after Jesus’ Crucifixion? What about the crosses of the two criminals who were crucified with him? No one knows for sure. This free printable—the Exaltation […]