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Monday, September 21, 2026

Don’t Go!

The Spirit comes to stay SUSIE LLOYD A while back, I knew a group of ladies at church who couldn’t let go of their priest, despite...

Tip of the Month: Classroom Management

Jennifer Fitz is a catechist and a writer and her book, Classroom Management for Catechists is highly recommended. Need some instant tips? Her free downloadable...

Good for the Family: The practice of blessing

BY EILEEN MORGAN What do we think of when we think of a giving a blessing? Something a priest might do in church… or a...

First Reconciliation Prayer Bracelet

DIANE QUINTAL Children preparing for First Reconciliation at St. Stephen the First Martyr parish make Prayer Bracelets to encourage them to learn their prayers and...

Prayer and Mass Resources for Families with Young Children

Catechist recommends that families use stay-at-home time for spiritual enrichment. This Lent, consider increasing prayer and spiritual reading with your young family members.   We offer...

A Webinar + Book: Partnering with Parents to Nurture Faith

Join Denise Utter for an insightful conversation on how to better partner with parents to nurture faith Co-Sponsored by the University of Dayton, the Institute...

Catechist Self-Evaluation Assessment form

Many times, we need help in evaluating the readiness of volunteers for their role as a catechist. Here is one tool that may help....

Navigating the Digital Space — a free webinar for catechists and parents to watch...

Navigating the Digital Space (Helpful Information for Parents and Teens)   Join Fr. Nigel Barrett of the Archdiocese of Bombay for this helpful webinar. View Part 1: https://youtu.be/1QzXv1HRkkM View...

FOUR WAYS FAMILIES CAN HAND ON THE FAITH; Part 2: Teaching Kids to Pray

MARC CARDARONELLA Prayer is the entryway into the spiritual life. It’s a practice simple enough for a child and deep enough for a saint. Praying is...

Put Some Divine Music on Your Mental Playlist

BY SUSIE LLOYD You hear music everywhere you go — at home, in your car, in the store — whether you want to or not,...