Choosing a new pope is somewhat of a mystery to people. In the early Church, a pope was elected not only by the bishops but also by the clergy and the laity. In later years, only the bishops took part in the election. In some cases,...
Imagine choosing a lifelong spiritual companion. That’s what Confirmation names are all about. This tradition connects young people with a saint who will serve as their special patron and spiritual role model. In the Catholic Church,...
Catholic family faith formation, no matter the situation Sustaining faith in a family’s busy routine is an intentional act. By embracing the opportunities within daily life, families can beautifully weave faith into their routines, leading...
Introducing a dynamic new way to enhance faith formation in your parish: Gathered Family Sessions! Rooted in the liturgical and natural seasons, our Gathered Family Sessions offer ten 90-minute sessions from September through June. A...
Invite children, tweens and teens to deepen their Lenten journey. Lent is a time for renewal and reflection through fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. We offer free Lent activities to guide young people to live their faith more meaningfully. ...
Questions of human dignity encircle us in many striking and challenging ways these days. Can we as teachers and mentors truly contribute to a national conversation that insists on the value of each human person? The answer is a resounding...
Christians understand the Old Testament as preparing us for the coming of Jesus Christ. The authors of the New Testament incorporated Old Testament texts in their writings to demonstrate how this is seen. This handy guide is found in The...
People of different religious backgrounds sometimes disagree bitterly. This is a big deal because of the violence and war that can result. Violence-inducing disagreements may suggest that huge and irreconcilable differences exist among...
Catholics view respect for life as a value that touches a wide range of life issues. It recognizes that we are called to have compassion for all people—including those who are not yet born, those with disabilities, those who have little...
When the pictures of turkeys appear in school windows across the land (sometimes each feather a different color!), we know that Thanksgiving is near. After a full weekend of food, family, and friends, it can be a jolt to arrive in church...
Step 1: You need to complete the “How to Download the Teacher Zip File” steps first, and you must extract all files and folders from the Zip file to upload to your Google Drive. Step 2: Navigate to the Teacher Resources you wish to add...
Please note: Our Zip files are safe to download to your computer. By compressing our files this way, we make them faster to download. Step 1: Select the “Download All Resources” button for the set of Teacher Resources you would like...
Step 1: Log into your account and navigate to the “My Account” page. Step 2: Select the “Teacher Access” tab and fill in the required fields. Step 3: Once the account is created, please allow 24 hours for it to be approved and connected...
Step 1: Navigate to the login page by selecting the “My Account” link at the top right. Step 2: Select “Create Account,” located just above the login area. Step 3: Fill in the required fields, and then select “Create.” Step 4: Select...
Step 1: You need to know your school or parish’s zip code and Account Number, also known as the Customer ID. Contact your DRE for this number. Step 2: Log into your Saint Mary’s Press account by clicking on the “My Account” link, located...
Twenty years ago, Saint Mary’s Press discovered a sad reality. Our research indicated that Catholic young people didn’t know how to find things in the Bible, they weren’t familiar with its important people and events, and they did not...
About this article This prayer service offers families a way to come together to pray and reflect on recovering from traumatic events. Gathering Come together as a family. Set aside time for reflection and discussion. Turn off the news...
All Saints’ Day, which falls on November 1, is a time to honor all the saints of the Church, known and unknown. These people of great faith lived lives of holiness and can help us through their example and through their prayers...
