Are Catholic Families Letting Go of CCD?
The Good Old Days Eight years ago, our two-church parish in Massachusetts had over 1,400 children enrolled in the Religious Education program (commonly called Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, CCD for short). The two biggest classes were sacramental years: second...
Theo-what? 6 Reasons to Honor Mary, Mother of God
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, rounds out the Christmas octave, and typically is a holy day of obligation. While it falls on a Monday this time around (January 1, 2024) and the Mass requirement is dispensed, here are six facts about why today is still a...
Why the Immaculate Conception is an Epic Feast to Celebrate
The most common question students got wrong in my catechism class was related to the teaching of the Immaculate Conception. Nearly all the students thought the Church is referring to Jesus. Instead, the Immaculate Conception is referring to the Blessed Virgin Mary!...
We Can Give the Perfect Gift
Instead of going shopping for the perfect gift, consider giving one that is more precious than gold. Give Jesus. People may not even realize that we are all being gifted Jesus every day by cloistered nuns and monks all over the world praying for us before the Blessed...