The Catholic School Must Remember the Family

Posted by Therese Benz on Feb 3, 2021 7:06:00 AM

The task of the Catholic school is to teach its students to behold reality, to make sense of what they encounter around and within them. Beyond simply presenting the breadth and depth of human knowledge to its students, it must preach the Gospel, integrating that human knowledge into an authentically Christian worldview and forming its students to be disciples of Jesus. The result ought to be “a synthesis of culture and faith, and a synthesis of faith and life” (The Catholic School, §37).

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Topics: family, family life, parish life, Catholic Schools Week, Catholic schools

What is Candlemas and how to observe it

Posted by Carolyn Pirtle on Feb 2, 2021 12:47:54 PM

On February 2—forty days after Christmas—the Church celebrates the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, calling to mind the Holy Family’s observance of the Mosaic Law (see Leviticus 12:1–8). Mary comes to the Temple forty days after giving birth to Jesus, and she and Joseph offer for her purification a sacrifice of two turtledoves, the offering prescribed for the poor. In addition, Mary and Joseph present and dedicate Jesus to God, as he is Mary’s firstborn Son (see Exodus 13:2–16).

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Topics: family life, holidays, traditions, DIY, feast days

Monday Motivation: Weekly Resources

Posted by The Editors on Jul 20, 2020 10:49:40 AM

Looking for new ideas or resources to engage your faith or your ministry? Here are our weekly curated links, including offerings in each of the following categories: Prayer for the Home, Educational Opportunities, Resources (for ministers, educators, parents, etc.), and Flourishing and Fun. 

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Topics: family life, retreat, coronavirus, COVID-19 Resources, Monday Motivation Weekly Resources, educational resources, human flourishing

Monday Motivation: Weekly Resources

Posted by The Editors on Jul 13, 2020 5:13:13 PM

Looking for new ideas or resources to engage your faith or your ministry? Here are our weekly curated links, including offerings in each of the following categories: Prayer for the Home, Educational Opportunities, Resources (for ministers, educators, parents, etc.), and Flourishing and Fun. 

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Topics: devotional prayer, liturgy, Mass, family life, science, coronavirus, COVID-19 Resources

Monday Motivation: Weekly Resources

Posted by The Editors on Jun 22, 2020 7:01:00 AM

Looking for new ideas or resources to engage your faith or your ministry? Here are our weekly curated links, including offerings in each of the following categories: Prayer for the Home, Educational Opportunities, Resources (for ministers, educators, parents, etc.), and Flourishing and Fun.

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Topics: prayer, family life, St. Augustine, domestic church, COVID-19 Resources, Monday Motivation Weekly Resources

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