The Virgin Mary, who - at the message of the angel - received the Word of God in her heart and in her body and gave life to the world, is acknowledged and honored as being truly the Mother of...
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11 Of The Best *New* Catholic Children’s Books
Have you noticed an abundance of great Catholic media and books being produced? We certainly have! It's inspiring to see new incredible Catholic content being made available to the faithful. Here are a few of our favorite Catholic Children's books that have recently...
The 5 Marks Of A Truly Catholic School
In more than 6,100 Catholic schools across the country the annual celebration of Catholic Schools Week is underway. While there is much to celebrate in our nation’s unique Catholic education system, there is also much anxiety over plummeting enrollment and shuttered...
Carlo Acutis: The Newest Patron Saint Of The Internet?
Carlo Acutis, who passed away in 2006, will be beatified on October 10 in Assisi Carlo Acutis — soon to be Blessed Carlo Acutis —is proving to the world that you don’t need to be rich, famous, crazy smart or the coolest kid in school to make an impact. He...
8 Bible Verses That Inspire Kids To Be Brave
These days, we all need a little extra help finding our brave. Teach your children that when fear surrounds us, we can look to the Word of God to find our strength. Pray these scripture verses together as a family and work together to memorize them. 8 Bible Verses...
Aid To The Church In Need Offers Free Children’s Bible Read Alouds
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is working to share the Gospel with children and families who are spending more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic. They have recruited twenty-five bishops and several lay leaders from the UK to produce video read alouds of...
We Pray For The Children (Quarantine Edition)
We pray for the children… Who wake up early and eat the entire box of cereal, Who sleep in until noon, Who wear their pajamas ALL.DAY.LONG. And we pray for the those, Who wake up hungry, but can’t find any food in the house, Who sleep on the floor in a crowded room,...
Free Lent Resources To Help You Grow Closer To Christ
Many of us are living a Lent we never expected. Let's take this gift of time and use it to grow in holiness. There is so much we can do to continue our journey to Easter! We've created a list of free resources to help you with your quarantined Lenten adventure....
7 Free Resources To Help Kids Understand The Gospel
Ever go to Mass and walk away totally confused? It happens sometimes. There are Sundays when we just don't understand the point the readings are trying to illustrate or when the priest gives a homily that is difficult to follow. If this is a struggle for us as adults,...
5 Things Parents In Today’s World Must Be Mindful Of
Being Catholic in today’s world is difficult. Being a parent in today’s world is, arguably, even more difficult. Parenthood is a great gift from God. Children are an absolute joy. The responsibility, though, is overwhelming at times. There are so many things of which...
You’re Going To Want To Share This Song With Your Mom
JJ Heller, a popular Christian recording artist, has released a beautiful song as a tribute to her mom and you're going to want to share with your own mom this Mother's Day. Too often we don't realize what a gift our parents have been to us until we are living on our...
Best Catholic Books For Babies And Young Children
It has become more and more difficult to find a book for Catholic children to read. Growing up, I remember the classics, like Guess How Much I Love You, and their messages of love, kindness, and family adventure. Recently, my husband and I have discovered the need to...
A Catholic Dad Gives His 10 Best Strategies For Mass With Kids
Mass With Kids: A Seemingly Impossible Task Parenting young children at Mass seems like an undoable task. How can they be expected to be still and silent for an hour or more? Should I take turns with my spouse and do Mass in shifts? Will the other parishioners be...
52 Books Every Catholic School Library Should Have
Does your child's Catholic school have a Catholic library? You'd be surprised at what books you can find on the shelves of Catholic schools across the country. Talk to your school librarian to make sure that your school's books are carefully curated and selected....
Get Rid Of “Elf On The Shelf” And Try These Christ-Centered Alternatives Instead!
It's no secret that I'm not a Pinterest kind of mom. Any craft or project I try usually ends up as a complete fail. Maybe I'm slightly bitter about my horrible creative skills and that's why I've never been able to fully get behind the "Elf on the Shelf" craze, but I...
A Big List Of Saints From Big Families
When I'm out and about running errands with my children, it's inevitable that someone will comment on the size of my family. Are they all yours? Were you trying for the girl? My, you've got your hands full! And, my personal favorite, you do know how that happens,...
6 Catholic Books For Kids To Read This Summer + 1 Essential Catholic App Kids Will Love!
6 Catholic Books To Read With Your Kids This Summer My Picture Book of the Catholic Faith Jesus Stories from the Bible Who is Jesus? His Life, His Land, His Time Molly McBride and the Purple Habit The Mystery at Midnight (Chime Travelers) Will Wilder #1: The Relic of...
7 Things Catholic Parents Can Do This Summer
Summer is my favorite time of the year here in Ohio. I love everything about it, especially the warm weather and the long nights. Having my kids home from school can be incredibly exhausting, but it's absolutely the highlight of the summer months. So many...
A Must-See Video For Husbands Whose Wives Find Mother’s Day Difficult
Though I'm blessed with five amazing children here with me on earth, I also have four beautiful children in heaven. The sting of our miscarriages is still present in my heart. So, I was hesitant to watch this video when I saw the title, but I'm so glad that I...
Pope Francis’ Powerful Response To A Young Boy’s Question: “Is My Atheist Father In Heaven?”
There are really no words to add to this incredibly moving video of the Holy Father responding to the question of a young boy who wanted to know if his father non-believing father is now in heaven. The beauty, the gentleness, the compassion of Pope Francis should be...
Young Kids And Mass: 3 Essential Tips For Success
Yup, that topic. Young children and the Mass. Little did I know seven years ago, before our first was born, what an expert I’d become on the topic. At first, it seemed so easy to go to Mass with a child. We’d go to Mass, infant Clare would nurse or sleep, and maybe...
If More Adults Were Like Brenda Louis, Maybe There Would Be Less Violence In Our Schools
Brenda Louis, a Broward Sheriff's Office deputy who was assigned to monitor a hospital floor after the tragic February 14th school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, is an example to all those who consider themselves to be faithful...
4 Ways To Reclaim The True Meaning Of Christmas For Children + Bedtime Tips For Christmas Eve!
During the holiday season, it’s so very easy to get caught up in the pretty packages, Christmas movies, hot cocoa, and the endless lists filled with names of all the people dear to us that it’s easy to forget what we are celebrating. While these things are wonderful,...
44 Of The Best Catholic Books You Should Be Reading This Year
It can be difficult to find a book that encourages you, motivates you, and inspires you in your Catholic faith. We've compiled a list of our favorite Catholic books that were published in 2017. There's truly something for everyone on this list. *We're posting these...
You’re Going To Want To Watch “Fatima: The Musical” Again And Again
Michael Cygan, recent graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, has been working on Fatima: The Musical for the past four years. In partnership with the Morning Star Family Holy Hour and Daybreak Television Productions, the performance premiered on...