Faith and the 4th

Here's an idea for a family activity connecting your faith and the founding principles of the United States.

Parents as stewards

Just in time for Mother and Father's days...   

a reflection on the bigger picture of parenthood.

Thinking about communion

Here is a very simple and beautiful post about relating the presence of Jesus in the Eucharistic celebration with our own life experiences. Maybe you have a similar example to share with your child(ren)?

What's Holy Week About?

If you've got 2 minutes, watch this!

Boys will be Boys & Girls will be Victims?

Parents-  not a happy post, but an important one to read....

Boys will be Boys &; Girls will be Victims?

The things a child thinks....

I heard an anecdote this week from a catechist who was teaching young children about Lent. She asked them where the ashes come from, and a young boy was certain that they were from dead people! And then when she told them that they were from last year's palms (from Palm Sunday), those young brains didn't remember back that far or make that connection.

So, parents- what DO your children think is happening? Now's the perfect time to clear up any misconceptions and help them recognize Lent for its connection to Easter. Need a primer, yourself? You could view the video in the previous post, and also read through another previous post.

A Quick Video for the New Season

Busted Halo's "Ash Wednesday and Lent in Two Minutes"

Enjoy!