The Prayer That Saved the Early Church
Most Catholic parishes pray the Nicene Creed (some pray the Apostles’ Creed) at each Sunday Mass. This statement of faith, written in the 4th century, affirms the central mystery of […]read more
With Love, Saint Valentine
Saint Valentine is the patron saint of engaged couples, love, lovers, young people, epilepsy, fainting, and happy marriages. The origin of Valentine’s Day is murky—and complicated by the fact that […]read more
Saint John the Baptist
In the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent (Mark 1:1–8), John the Baptist prepares us for the coming of the Messiah. Jesus’ cousin plays a big role during Advent—appearing […]read more
Venerable John Paul I: Steps Toward Sainthood
John Paul I served as Pope for only 33 days before his unexpected death in the fall of 1978. Pope Francis has recognized that John Paul I lived the Christian […]read more
Saints and Feasts of the Season: Saint Nicholas of Myra (4th Century)
Saint Nicholas was the Bishop of Myra, an ancient seaport city in Lycia (Lysh’uh), an area that is in present-day Turkey. So many legends have been told about Saint Nicholas that […]read more
Saints: A Pair of Martins
The Church honors two saints named Martin in early November—Saint Martin de Porres on November 3, and Saint Martin of Tours on November 11. These two Martins are separated by […]read more
Family Prayer for All Saints’ Day
The Solemnity of All Saints (All Saints’ Day) on Wednesday, November 1, is a holy day of obligation. While families will attend Mass together, they may also choose to remember […]read more
Saint Charles Borromeo (November 4)
Saint Charles Borromeo packed a lot of living into his 46 years (1538– 1584). Born an aristocrat, he was a bishop and cardinal who gave away his fortune. He had […]read more
Catholic Resources
Catechists often seek sources to improve their own knowledge of the Catholic faith and its culture and history. Along with the seasonal activity pages, Pflaum offers four sets of Catholic […]read more
Planning Ahead: All Saints’ Day
After the flurry of the first few weeks of class, you may be looking ahead to the Church holidays on the horizon. The Church will celebrate All Saints’ Day on […]read more
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