Over the Christmas Break
It’s not Christmas yet, but try to tell a young child that! We know that many of you will be suspending your classes over the Christmas holidays. You may wish […]read more
Saints for Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week is January 25–31, 2026. This year’s theme is “United in Faith and Community.” Start planning now by visiting ncea.org. Three January saints have ties to Catholic schools […]read more
Website Spotlight: Grade-Level Doctrinal Themes
While the method (liturgical catechesis) and format (weekly student lessons) of the Gospel Weeklies differ from traditional religion textbooks, we cover the doctrinal themes that program directors, catechists, and Catholic […]read more
Website Spotlight: Music, Song Lyrics, Finger Plays, and More
Who among us doesn’t remember with fondness and surprising recall the songs we learned as children? I remember Sister Shirley teaching me and my classmates a song about Zacchaeus. We […]read more
Happy New (Church) Year!
The first week of Advent also marks the first week of the new Liturgical Year in the Catholic Church. This week, the Church moves its focus from the Gospel of […]read more
Plan Now for Advent and Christmas Resources
Map out your plans for the next several weeks and work some of these resources into your class plans or to send home: Seeds / Semillas: Your Senses and Christmas […]read more
¡Viva, Cristo Rey!
A man whose feast day falls appropriately close to the Solemnity of Christ the King every year is Blessed Miguel Pro of Mexico. His feast day is November 23. He […]read more
Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Sunday, November 23, marks the last Sunday of the Liturgical Year in the Catholic Church. It’s also the day that Catholics observe the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King […]read more
Forming Children and Families for Eucharistic Amazement: Recording Available
Find the recording of the presentation here. Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET This in-person and live-streamed event focused on the Sacred Liturgy as […]read more
Working Toward an End of Poverty
Caring for those who are poor is foundational to our Christian faith and practice. It’s often easier to do charitable works—making donations of money, food, and clothing—than it is to […]read more
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David Dziena
Publisher
David Dziena is the Publisher of Pflaum Publishing Group. He has also served as Executive Editor and […]
Joan McKamey
Project Editor
Joan McKamey, project editor, joined the Gospel Weeklies editorial team in September 2016. […]
Erika De Urquidi
Bilingual Editor
Erika De Urquidi, bilingual editor, joined Bayard, Inc. in July 2018. During her 15 years as a professional translator […]
