How do I get my kids to behave during Mass? Real-life advice from parents who have tested and tried these tips, tricks, and strategies.
Zoo in a pew: Tips for managing behavior at Mass
Holy Week resources for your family
This year, Holy Week and Easter are going to be little different. Online you will find is a collection of downloads to help you and your family get the most of Holy Week, including posters, pamphlets and a video.
Stuck at home? Here are some resources to help
We’ve gathered some resources from around the internet to help you out. Check them out for general news, ideas on homeschooling, activities to keep kids occupied, or just some encouraging words for your sanity! Go online to find them all.
Why we pray, fast and give alms during Lent
Lent is a time to prepare for Easter, but why do we pray, fast and give alms during it? Those acts prepare us, mind and body, for the sacrifice of Lent. Head over to the web site for ideas to make praying, fasting and giving important parts of your family Lent.
Baptism of Our Lord
On Sunday we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. Take some time this month to talk to your kids about their own baptism (even if you’ve told the story before!). Talk about who was there, how their godparents were chosen and the celebration after the ritual. Our kids love to hear fun details — our oldest dropped his pacifier in the font and our youngest howled loudly throughout the blessed event. What a great time to share that Jesus is with us always, even when things don’t go as perfectly as planned. Read the complete reflection online.
