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Three Teaching Points for Trinity Sunday

Every year as Trinity Sunday rolls around, it's common to hear jokes about having the seminarian or newly ordained priest do the …

With so many well-crafted resources available, there is no reason to write your own. We adapted activities from My Faith, My …

"What matters most is that your prayer is authentic, spoken from the hopes and fears of your heart. God knows you and delights in …

"Whatever you choose - adding or subtracting - the point is to do something that feeds your soul without draining your energy or …

"God made us in His image, each of us special and unique. Yet we struggle to live into that image, adopting unsustainable masks …

The following is an abridged version, edited by the author. The full article can be read here: How Faith Can Improve Mental Health …

The goal of Christian formation is not to create churchgoers; the goal of Christian formation is to raise up disciples of Jesus …

"As children empty their eggs, they drop their Good Sam Bucks into three jars representing local non-profit charities that help …

"Every other week or so, I invite the children to share how prayer is for them. I continually find myself awed by the intimacy and …

Building Faith is devoted to faith formation for all ages. For adults, a key opportunity is spiritual direction. It is available …

"The very young ones may not grasp all the details, but they are captivated by the figure of Jesus, even when he …

"For as the heavens are high above the earth, so is his mercy great upon those who fear him. As far as the east is from the west, …