"It could be as simple as playing a game of Go Fish or staring at the stars from a blanket on the driveway. Could we practice the …
Why We Allowed Phones on the Youth Mission Trip
"With my photos, I was able to saturate our church communications channels with the story of our mission trip, but I am only one …
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8 Gift Ideas for Graduating Seniors
"You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are …
Celebrating Ascension Day at Home
"I think perhaps it is no small thing that Christ - even in his resurrected form - chose to spend his last days walking on terra …
Teens, Sin, and Grace
"I hand out the love letter packets... They read, laugh, and cry. They feel loved and validated in a way that exceeds even the …
How to Talk with Teens about Sin
"Young people can equate sin with a simple failure to follow the rules... In order to have a meaningful discussion about sin, we …
Holy Week at Home: Family Practices for the Triduum
"Holy Week is a time of Holy Waiting. We know we have something precious and beautiful, but we cannot yet see the completed …
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Creating a Prayer Loom
"As we move our bodies in prayer, we root those prayers deeply within the fiber of our being, creating a prayerful muscle …
Burning Palms to Ashes with the Confirmation Class
"A somber, quiet ritual was transformed by the smiles and giggles of young people, fully present, enjoying the moment, burning …
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Lessons and Carols – The Church Service that “Went Viral”
The Festival of Lessons and Carols, like the best holiday traditions, is always the same, yet always new. Plan yours with care; …
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