50+ Catholic Lesson Plans for the Whole Year

50+ Catholic Lesson Plans for the Whole Year

[Photo by Alexander Dummer on Unsplash.] For the classroom, faith formation class, or at home, check out these lesson plans for the whole year. There are tons of links below, but we’ll go month at a time starting this month. Some can be mixed into other times, and all...
What About Martha?

What About Martha?

If it doesn’t get put on a list, it doesn’t get done. That’s how it is with me. Even my routine things from drinking enough water to saying all my prayers are on an app. (It’s called Finch, and it’s fun way to track selfcare and other daily habits. My teen son has it...
5 Old Testament Figures to Model After (and 3 to NOT)

5 Old Testament Figures to Model After (and 3 to NOT)

The Old Testament is filled with ugly times. Things are good in the Garden, then the human race is a hot mess. We can learn from those OT figures though. Let’s look at five folks worth imitating, then we’ll consider a few to not. Be Like… David The shepherd boy turned...
Can Modern Music Be Our Muse to Holier Living?

Can Modern Music Be Our Muse to Holier Living?

Who doesn’t like jamming out to a favorite song? Provided it’s not blasphemous, there’s nothing wrong with that. What’s your flavor? Hard rock or classical? Rap or country? Alternative or gospel? There’s plenty to choose. Most music has an original message, a story to...
Cabrini: A Woman to Celebrate

Cabrini: A Woman to Celebrate

March 8th is International Women’s Day. On this day in 2024, the film Cabrini was released and it’s chosen date is quite fitting. The story is based on true events on St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, or Mother Cabrini, the first American saint. She’s the patroness of...