Free Lessons for Lent

“By the solemn forty days of Lent the Church unites herself each year to the mystery of Jesus in the desert…“Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying: ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent, and…

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FREE Jesse Tree Ornaments, Instructions, Readings, & Coloring Pages for Advent

As Christians in America, it can be a strain to battle the Christmas decorations that pop up everywhere before Christmas ever arrives. Maintaining a spirit of anticipation and longing is completely missed in the local retail stores, downtown Christmas parades, and – face it – many Christian homes. One would…

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Preparing Your Home Spiritually and Practically for Advent

Preparing your Home Spiritually and Practically for Advent Advent is a season of preparation, of waiting, of penance, and of repentance. For much of the United States, Advent is just the opposite.  In fact, it is not Advent at all.  It has become a season filled with parties, Christmas decorations,…

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Teaching Religion Lessons in the Home ~ One Mother’s Story

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 Seeds Sown. A couple of years ago, we decided to “teach the faith” to our children without CCD classes at the local parish. In signing the official…

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