Laura Hensley is a freelance writer, web developer, and runs the blog, www.catholicupgrade.net. She is a lifelong Catholic who teaches 2nd grade religious education, and has been studying the Bible for over 10 years. She has been married over 15 years and has 4 children with her husband.
As Catholic parents, our goal is to bring our children back to God by raising them in the Faith. Children grow up, as they often do, they will make their own choices and they may choose from turn away from the Faith. As heartbreaking as that is, we are blessed to have a saint to …
Kids Away from the Church? Welcome to the St. Monica Club Read More »
I can’t think of a better way to start off a new year, a new decade, than to exercise through prayer and following God’s Word
Maybe you gave the wrong gift or just want to keep giving. Here are some ideas that will last a while. Memberships to a museum Whether it’s a children’s museum, science museum or an art museum, experiences of explorations of learning something new or viewing a magnificent piece of artwork is a wonderful way to …
Still in the Gift-Giving Mood? Here are Some Ideas That Should Last All Year Read More »
Check out this selection of three books kids of all ages will love!
To get the full picture of what all went into the Bible, we must study the complete picture of what was happening at that time in history.
We’ve gathered some of the most interesting questions ever asked of the great lecturer.
There was a recently published Pew Study, issued August 5, 2019, that should disturb every Catholic. The study revealed that 69% of all self-identified Catholics in the survey said they believed the bread and wine used at Mass are not Jesus, but instead “symbols of the body and blood of Jesus Christ”. Forty-three percent of …
Jesus is Alive in the Eucharist—here’s the proof Read More »
Each week, we go to Mass as a family. And after Mass, I sometimes wonder if going to Mass was even worth the time, because most of it felt like we were corralling kittens! Here are some awesome tips and tricks to prepare and get the most out of weekly Mass. 1. Get the readings …
We are told in the beginning God created everything out of nothing. For thousands of years of the creation story being handed down, retold and finally written by Moses, the people accepted that God created everything. Then, people started questioning and studying the how everything was created. Science thought they had the more scientific answer …
A Catholic Scientist Explains How God Made Earth Our Home Read More »
