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The giving and receiving of Easter baskets is a centuries-old tradition. The true meaning of Easter isn’t which child finds the most eggs, of course; it signals the beginning of spring, the end of the Lenten season and fasting, and the rise of Jesus Christ from the dead. Yet, Easter basket stuffers can range from Easter […]

Confirmation is so much more than just a scholarly exercise where the confirmands graduate to the next level of their faith. It is where they are bound more intimately to the Catholic Church and draw closer to our Lord Jesus through the Holy Spirit. Consider the words of the Catholic Rite of Confirmation: “They complete […]

The Lenten season is an opportunity to thoughtfully instill the Catholic faith in your children, taking it beyond mere words to action. This can be achieved through prayers, meditation and reflections, making small sacrifices that bring us closer to God, and helping those less fortunate. We’ve created this “Lent for families” blog post to be […]

There is a lot to look forward to and enjoy during Advent: the decorations, the parties, the food, and most especially the time spent with family. To help center our faith in Jesus and the celebration of His birth, we recommend you spend some of that family time praying together.

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 […]

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 […]