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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 grade for First Holy Communion and tenth grade for Confirmation. Our Children’s Liturgy program had 20-30
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Do your kids know why we celebrate the Mass for Christmas?
The Mass and the Manger Interactive Christmas Story Read More »
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Wonderful books as possible Advent/Christmas gifts.
Cozy Reading for Children! Read More »
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When children learn to love Mary, they learn to love and trust Christ even more.
Teaching Children About the Blessed Mother Read More »
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It might seem daunting, but it’s not impossible. Here are the best tips to help you and your family stick with the Holy Rosary.
10 Best Ways to Start (And Keep) Your Kids Praying the Rosary Read More »
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Funny how the smartest things come from our youth.
How an Elementary Student Taught Me Theology than My Master’s Program Read More »
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You’ve got to check out the new books from Magnificat
Three New Children’s Books from Magnificat and Ignatius Press Read More »
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There are a lot of distractions in our culture today (cell phones, iPads, laptops, the “need” to be busy, etc.) which have unfortunately seeped into the family meal. The kids are distracted, the parents are distracted and tired after working all day, so there is not a set meal time. Everyone eats whatever they can
Family Meals and Eating Disorders Something in Common Read More »
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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.
This Graphic Novel is Helping Children Learn the Catholic Faith Read More »
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What’s better than receiving a box of children’s books before a family road trip? They’re going to keep a kid’s attention on the road and they’re going to be filled with wholesome and holy knowledge! I have always been impressed the clean and beautiful design of kids books by Magnificat Kids. The kids read them
Magnificat Kids Does it Again—Add These Titles to Your Kids’ Library Immediately Read More »
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The catechism calls the parents the primary teacher of the faith, and this is also reiterated in scripture several times.
A Sacred Duty: 3 Ways We can Catechize Our Children Read More »
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It’s your baby’s baptism day! The sacrament washes away original sin and leaves your little baby’s soul as white as their baptism gown. But every parent wants to avoid baptism bloopers. Here are some thoughts that are running through their head on the day their baby becomes a child of God. 1. Please, no blowouts
9 Thoughts Every Catholic Parent Has During Their Baby’s Baptism Read More »
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“Only God knows the good that can come about by reading one good Catholic book.” — St. John Bosco St. John Bosco is known, in part, for his education of the young. So, if he couldn’t measure the worth and impact of a good Catholic book, then I will put as many good catholic books
These Are Four of the Best Catholic Children’s Books Available Read More »
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ROME – Pope Francis made his pastoral visit to the Roman parish of San Paolo della Croce a Corviale this week. During his visit, Pope Francis visited the young and old. He celebrated Mass and spent time with the sick and impoverished. Pope Francis also answered questions from children during their Catechism class. Some children
Pope Francis Comforts Child Grieving the Loss of His Atheist Father Read More »
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Sometimes passing the Faith on to the youngest disciples can seem a daunting task. Where to start? How can you make Catholicism, the sacraments, and the saints accessible without watering them down? How to keep them engaged? This new activity book from Sophia Institute Press can help. Filled with pages to color, word searches, and
The Saints Lead Children Deeper Into the Faith Read More »
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Jesus lived a long time ago and it can sometimes be hard to relate to His circumstances and time period since it is so very different from our own! It can be especially hard for children to understand, since children rely on images and their senses to make sense of the world even more than
Children’s Book Brings the Times of Jesus to Life Read More »
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Do you ever wonder how to instill a good, strong prayer life in children? Do you ever worry that rote prayers just aren’t enough? Do you want your kids to have a personal, intimate relationship with God but are unsure how to cultivate it? Learning to Pray from the MagnifiKid! division of Magnificat provides an answer.
Wondering How to Teach Kids to Pray? This Book Can Help! Read More »
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Trying hard to stay focused during mass while in the cry room? Are there too many distractions around you? Interesting odors wafting near your nose? Is the crunching of cereal all that you hear? Do I have a solution for you! Yes, our total and complete attention should be directed toward God in worship. But
Fun Cry Room Activities for Adults! Read More »
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Magnificat-Ignatius books are always books I do a happy dance for when they arrive in the mail, because I just know my boys, husband and I are going to love them. Even the ones that aren’t specifically for their age group – they just love them all! Here are the latest five we have added
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Written by a mother and grandmother, Our Lady’s Message to Three Shepherd Children and the World is the perfect book to teach children about Our Lady of Fatima – especially since the Church just celebrated the 100th year anniversary of the Marian apparition. Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle is well known for her book, Our Lady of Fatima: 100 Years of Stories,
Fatima Comes to Life for Children in This New Book! Read More »
