Being a 2nd grade Catechist, I absolutely love teaching the kids about God’s forgiveness and mercy. As a bonus, I am able to catechize to the parents who may not have gone to reconciliation in awhile. No one likes to admit when they are wrong, but the parents often are a bit lazy on this subject. …
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The joys and struggles of being a catechist are very similar to the joys and struggles of being a teacher, and therefore, I deduce that there are certain things catechists, like teachers, will not miss this summer. Here is a compilation of moments, events, and situations every catechist is happy to leave behind once CCE …
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No, he was not Christian. Yes, we will pray for his soul. Without a doubt he was one of the most respected trash talkers of all time. In his own words, which he had no shortage of, he was “The Greatest”. RIP, and may God keep you eternally. Here’s some inspirational quotes from The Greatest: …
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From The Catholic Herald: The recent report on religious adherence by the Benedict XVI Centre for Society and Religion highlights the depressing fact that Catholics in this country are not very good at making converts, as I have mentioned before. But this is not the case everywhere. There are some places, many places, where Catholics are …
When you think about it, there is a practical application of the Ten Commandments using the Social Network, Facebook. The Commandment: I am the Lord your God. You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol. Apart from this commandment forbidding idolatry, it also commands us to put …
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Ah, summer. The sun, the poolside, pale ales, the crushing weight of existential loneliness… Yeah, not to be a downer, but summer isn’t all Australian Gold and beach volleyball for everyone. For many it’s actually a season of intense loneliness and isolation. All your friends are on vacation for weeks at a time, there’s nothing …
When I started RCIA, I what I was looking forward to at the end of the classes. I enjoyed learning everything I needed to know to become Catholic. I was already attending Mass regularly, so I knew how beautiful the Liturgy is. The music and and movements already had me hooked. More than anything, I …
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It’s no mistake that the roman collar is the same as the military collar! These brave men served with distinction and honor and were therefore awarded our nation’s highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Here’s their story and citations, courtesy of V for Victory! blog. Lt. Comdr. Joseph Timothy O’Callahan, U.S. Navy (World War II) …
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June is the month of the year that the Catholic Church dedicates to Sacred Heart of Jesus. But just what does a devotion to the Sacred Heart mean? Here are eight facts to get your month started right. 1. A devotion to the Sacred Heart includes twelve promises Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus …
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On Memorial Day we remember those who have given their lives in service to our country, for us and for our freedom. Highlighting a few priests who also served our country, two of these also gave their lives in service of the sacraments and the lives of the men on the battlefield to whom they ministered. …
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