Lent Basics
How long is Lent? What do Catholics fast from during Lent? What does the word Lent mean? After completing their first Lenten lessons, Venture students will be able to answer […]read more
The Day Before Ash Wednesday
Some people know the day before Ash Wednesday as Shrovetide or Pancake Day. Many others celebrate Mardi Gras, which is French for “Fat Tuesday.” The idea behind these celebrations is […]read more
Lent Begins on Ash Wednesday
On Ash Wednesday, Catholics begin the forty-day observance of Lent—a contemplative season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus. This year, Ash […]read more
Lenten Prayer Practice
During Lent, Catholics are called to pay special attention to the ways that we use and share our resources. We are also encouraged to spend more time in prayer. Children […]read more
When Is a Chair Not a Chair?
Visitors at the Vatican can view the remains of a simple wooden chair associated with Saint Peter that is kept above the main altar at Saint Peter’s Basilica. But when […]read more
Love Is in the Air
Saint Valentine is not officially honored on the Church’s liturgical calendar. Still, this third-century saint is well-celebrated every February 14. Saint Valentine’s Day is rooted in an act of disobedience. […]read more
World Day of the Sick, February 11
Some of the things most admired about Pope (now Saint) John Paul II was how he lived with Parkinson’s Disease and how he related both with others who faced serious […]read more
Human Trafficking Awareness
The Church celebrates the life of Saint Josephine Bakhita on February 8. Saint Josephine was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery in Sudan and Italy. She has become […]read more
Winter Activities
Here are some activities to supplement your lesson or send home with the children: Seeds: Blessing Before Meals (English and Spanish) Promise: The Sacrament of Baptism (English and Spanish) Good […]read more
Praise God for Winter!
While adults may moan at the news of a snowy forecast, most little ones rejoice at the sight of falling flakes. When we teach young children about prayer, it may […]read more
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