SUNDAY’S GOSPEL—August 26, 2018 – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
John 6:60–69 “Many of his disciples returned to their former way and no longer accompanied him.” –John 6:66 Imagine walking out on Jesus. After a heyday of signs, miracles, and […]read more
Ordinary Time
Ordinary Time spans 33 Sundays in the Catholic Liturgical Year, however, it may be the season that Catholics know the least about. We know why we celebrate Advent, Lent, Easter, […]read more
Catholic Vocab Quiz: Part 1
The more children are familiar with words from the Bible and the Mass, the more confidence they will have to participate in class and during the Liturgy. Every school year, […]read more
SUNDAY’S GOSPEL—August 19, 2018 – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
John 6:51–58 “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” –John 6:52 Every good writer knows that one way to keep your audience involved in your story is […]read more
What Did You Learn Today?
Can you imagine taking a test on the homily and readings each week after Mass? The idea of testing children on what they’ve learned in religion class may make catechists […]read more
Family Resources
Families will gather in Dublin, Ireland, this August 21–26, for the World Meeting of Families. Pope Francis will join the celebration for the Festival of Families on August 25 and […]read more
SUNDAY’S GOSPEL—August 12, 2018 – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
John 6:41–51 “Whoever eats this bread will live forever.” –John 6:51 Real Presence is what the Church calls the reality of Christ in our Eucharist. This isn’t artificial presence, the […]read more
What’s a Holy Day of Obligation?
On December 8, we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This week, on August 15, the Catholic Church celebrates the Assumption of Mary. Mary lived free of sin […]read more
Family Prayer for New School Year
Fresh haircut and new shoes? Check. Backpacks and lunches? Check. In the flurry of getting ready for back to school, don’t forget to take a moment to center your family […]read more
SUNDAY’S GOSPEL—August 5, 2018 – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
John 6:24–35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life.” –John 6:35 We perceive a pattern developing. Free food isn’t quite free, even when manna rains down from […]read more
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