Any parent will tell you that kids have a very short attention span. (You’ve known this for a long time, right?) Parents are lucky to have them long enough to sweep the floor or pick up one shirt off their floor. This can be especially true when it comes to teaching them the Catholic Faith. …
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The catechism calls the parents the primary teacher of the faith, and this is also reiterated in scripture several times.
Every now and then (read, all the time) the Church does something extraordinary. Fulfilling the mission of to “Go and make disciples of all nations” set forth by Jesus Christ requires bold action, courage, innovation, and ultimately, complete trust of the Holy Spirit. Winning hearts for the Lord isn’t always easy, but is definitely always …
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When I began a course on the Catechism at Holy Apostles College and Seminary, I kind of dreaded it thinking it was going to be a dry read – I was wrong! I am so impressed by the unity of this global effort and the leading of the Spirit, I can’t keep it to myself. …
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Many new Catholics will be entering the Church this Easter through the Sacrament of Confirmation. Many people might not really understand what the Sacrament of Confirmation is. Perhaps you’re a Catholic now, and you don’t get it either. Sophia Sketchpad made this great short video to explain, in simple terms, what the Sacrament of Confirmation …
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*This piece originally ran on Epiphany 2015. We saw fit to repost it this year, as well. The word Epiphany means “manifestation” or “appearance” (Greek epiphaneia). The Feast of the Epiphany is celebrated on January 6, though in some places it is celebrated on the Sunday after January 1. In the Western Church, we typically associate …
As Catholics, we believe in the indefectibility of the Church—that the Holy Spirit will protect the pope, and the bishops under him, from teaching error. The biblical basis for this is Matt. 16:18, where Christ tells His disciples that “the gates of Hell will not prevail” against the Church; and John 16:13, where he says …
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How is your relationship with your guardian angel? If you are like me, it is not as strong as it ought to be. Let us all take some time to reacquaint ourselves with our guardian angels. Here are 9 things your guardian angel wants you to know about him: 1. You Have One BOOM! 2. …
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Within the Church, we have the privilege of a rich and deep patrimony from which to draw inspiration and guidance. We are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, interceding on our behalf to God. In addition to their intercession, they also provide the foundation and evidence of what the Church has believed since …
Americans celebrate Labor Day this week, as we do every year on the first Monday in September. For many, it means an extra day at home barbequeing with the family or out on the lake. No matter how much one might enjoy our jobs, it’s always good to have a day off. Labor Day is …