Seasonal

For centuries, celebrating the Advent season has encouraged faithful Catholics to find hope, peace, joy, and love through their preparation for Jesus Christ’s birth and His second coming. Of course, as our world has evolved, traditions have also evolved—and it can be hard to slow down and truly give ourselves over to the season. That’s […]

For centuries, the celebration of Advent has encouraged faithful Catholics to find hope, peace, joy, and love through their preparation for Jesus Christ’s birth and His second coming. Of course, as our world has evolved, traditions have also evolved — and it can be hard to slow down and truly give ourselves over to the […]

While its origins are unknown, reciting the St. Andrew Christmas Novena prayer has been a staple tradition within the Catholic Advent season for at least a century. As most faithful Catholics know, Jesus called St. Andrew first to become a disciple. So, it’s quite fitting that the Feast of St. Andrew, which occurs on Nov. […]

The Advent season helps us prepare and celebrate the days leading up to the main event: the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. But once Christmas arrives, what is the best way to honor Catholic tradition and create a time of joy for your family? In this Christmas 101 blog post, we share […]

The Advent wreath may be one of the most prized and iconic Advent traditions, serving as a way to quietly reflect and measure the progression towards Christ’s birth since the Middle Ages. Of course, Advent wreaths are also an important element of holiday decor, adding beauty and seasonal spirit to our homes. Whether you’re looking […]

For centuries, the nativity scene has been part of the Advent and Christmas tradition, serving as iconic decor and honoring the blessed birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. From our perspective, the nativity scene can also serve as a fantastic teaching tool, helping us tell the story of the magical birth to our […]

With each passing day we are coming closer and closer to the start of the Advent season. One of the best ways to celebrate Advent and prepare for Jesus’s birth is to read and reflect upon the story of Jesus with a Jesse Tree. Traditionally used in medieval times to help teach the Bible to […]

Advent is a special season for any Christian, and for many it’s the pinnacle of their Christmas celebrations. To help you appreciate Advent, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Advent in this Advent 101 blog. Whether you’re new to Catholicism or not, we have the details you need. Advent 101: The Basics […]

What is Holy Communion? In the Catholic faith, the Eucharist (called the Holy Communion) is a sacrament in which we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. It’s a central part of Catholic worship and spirituality. This is done during Sunday Mass or other liturgical celebrations, after preparing to receive the sacraments through prayer […]

Christmas time is magical for little ones and for those of us who are so very fortunate to have them in our lives. Their joy and excitement is contagious. Nurture and encourage their enthusiasm, while teaching them about the reason for the season with these nine fun, easy crafts.   Star of Bethlehem With these […]