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Pray Constantly: A Call for All Saints’ Day
In his First Letter to the Thessalonians, Saint Paul tells us to “Pray without ceasing” (5:17). The Gospel of Matthew tells us, “But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret” (6:6).  You...
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Free Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Resources
In this season of joyful anticipation, we invite you to use and share this interactive Advent calendar of activities to prepare for Jesus’ birth. With prayers, projects, and reflections for every day through Epiphany, these resources...
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Activities for Catholic Families to Build Faith 
Adolescence is a pivotal period for faith development. Catechists often witness how young people engage most deeply when faith is lived within the family, not just observed in church. Exploring three pillars—faith conversations, rituals...
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How to Import PowerPoint Presentations into Google Slides 
Step 1: Go to Google Slides and select “Blank presentation” or “Open new Presentation.” Step 2: Navigate to “File > Import Slides” and select the PowerPoint presentation you would like to import under “Recent,” “Upload,” “My Drive,”...
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Praying the Rosary Together: Pope Leo’s Invitation and a Guide for October
During the month of October, Pope Leo warmly invites everyone to pray the rosary each day. “I invite everyone to pray the rosary every day during the coming month—for peace—personally, with your families and in your communities,” he...
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Virtues
Forming character through faith  When we ground our moral decisions in faith, we begin to see ourselves as more than rule followers. We become people who can help build a more just world. This shows us that our choices matter, not just...
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Your new community
The first day of classes can be nerve-wracking. Standing in front of a group of young people for the first time is intimidating. Introductions have yet to be made, expectations have yet to be established, relationships have yet to be...
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Selecting a K–8 Catholic religious education program 
Guiding K-8 learners through a Catholic religious education means walking with them across a wide span of growth and change. From the first Bible story in kindergarten to thoughtful reflection in middle school, young people grow in faith,...
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Q and A on engaging parents in Catholic faith formation 
Earlier this year, Steven Ellair sat down with John Roberto, Director of National Community of Catechetical Leaders (NCCL) to co-host a webinar titled Parents and Families at the Center of Faith Formation. For those interested in watching...
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Catholic Activities for Elementary Schoolers
Engage kids with fun and faith-filled activities from Discover! Finding Faith in Life. This Catholic activity calendar takes you through each month of the year, providing creative ways to celebrate liturgical seasons and saints, using...
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Bible timeline
This timeline from The Catholic Children’s Bible highlights important stories in the Bible. From the beginning of Genesis all the way to Jesus’ Death and Resurrection, this timeline helps understand the Bible using colorful images. Hang...
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Kid-Friendly, Catholic Activities for the Liturgical Year 
Engage kids with fun and faith-filled activities from Discover! Finding Faith in Life. This Catholic activity calendar takes you through each month of the year, providing creative ways to celebrate liturgical seasons and saints, using...
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Engaging the whole family in Catholic faith formation 
This article contains insights from the recent webinar Parents and Families at the Center of Faith Formation. The webinar offered strategies for Directors of Religious Education (DREs) and parishes to confidently and effectively involve...
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Starting the school year with intention
It is not uncommon for classes and programs to start the year with a grounding theme or a centering idea. Start this new academic year by being intentional about inviting the children to care for God and one another. Don’t just pick...
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Praying the Nicene Creed 
“I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. . . . ” begins the Nicene Creed, which Catholics all over the world pray during Mass. It is prayed in hundreds and hundreds of...
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How to pray the Rosary
The Rosary is a popular devotion to Mary, the Mother of God. By praying the Rosary, we pray with Mary and we ask her to pray for us. The main part of the Rosary is to recite five sets of ten Hail Marys (each set is called a decade). ...
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Magnificat!
The word Magnificat means “magnifies.” It comes from the first line of Mary’s song after she heard Elizabeth’s greeting to her: “And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?  . . . . Blessed are you who...
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Create your own Vacation Bible School Program
Engage your entire parish community with Vacation Bible School (VBS)! From leaders and organizers to teen volunteers and participants, VBS offers a unique opportunity for intergenerational connection, shared faith experiences, and joyful...
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