Valentine’s Day Activities
What could be better than to celebrate love? Children can express the secure feeling of being loved and the joy of sharing that love with family and friends. It’s not […]read more
World Day of the Sick
Ask a child to share a prayer of petition and it’s likely that they will pray for a friend, relative, or pet who is sick. Each year on February 11, […]read more
Celebrate the Holy Family
During February, the Church honors the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Catholics focus on the gifts we can receive from our families—especially love and forgiveness. Encourage your families […]read more
Winter Patron Saints
On February 3, Catholics celebrate the Feast of Saint Blaise, patron of those suffering from throat ailments. Who is the patron of people with earaches or those with other illnesses? […]read more
Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
More than 2.3 million students attend Catholic schools in the United States. Founded in 1974, National Catholic Schools Week celebrates the contributions that Catholic education provides to young people as […]read more
The Presentation of the Lord
On Saturday, February 2, the Gospel Reading (Luke 2:22–40) describes Jesus’ presentation in the Temple of Jerusalem as a fulfillment of Jewish law. It marked the end of Mary’s 40-day […]read more
The Voice of the Vatican
Pope Francis communicates with Catholics worldwide in a number of ways—for example, his Twitter account (@pontifex) has 18 million followers in nine languages. The Vatican has a long history of […]read more
Gather Families Together
Have you resolved to bring give families resources for prayer and Scripture study in the new year? Family catechesis programs gather children and parents to celebrate a common Gospel message. […]read more
Christmas Carols and the Best Gift of All
Though children—and teachers—can hardly wait until Christmas break, the vacation days can grow long. Send home resources for your children and their families to complete together. The Best Christmas Gift […]read more
Happy Birthday, Jesus!
Children love a birthday party. Challenge the children to think of a gift that Jesus might like for his birthday. You may even want to host a birthday celebration with simple […]read more
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