Many Catholic families live their Faith only one hour a week by attending Sunday Mass. The rest of the week, the cares of the world impinge on the family, and the Faith is practically forgotten.
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Hope Below Decks: The Power of Daily Prayer in Time of Danger
My grandfather was a member of what has aptly been called “The Greatest Generation.” Before he graduated high school, he was drafted in to the United States Army and soon ...
Read More »The Family as a Natural Society & Domestic Church
In the teaching of the Church, there are only three original societies or communities on Earth: the family, the Church, and the state. … According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church: “The family is the original cell of social life. It is the natural society in which husband and wife are called to give themselves in love, and in the gift of life."
Read More »Better Habits for Homeschoolers: A New Year’s Project
To form good habits, give consideration to these key areas when making family resolutions. The secret is to focus on habits that we are motivated to keep.
Read More »Education in the Family
Several years ago, His Excellency Cardinal Jose Sanchez was the featured speaker at the Catholic Home Education conference in Manassas, Virginia. He had traveled from Rome in his position as ...
Read More »4 Family Projects for a Special Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is almost here! Jennifer Elia shows you some creative ways your family can start celebrating the holiday with projects that foster gratitude.
Read More »Why A Prayer A Day Keeps the Devil Away
Too busy to pray? Diana Ragsdale shares why and how the simple act of at least one prayer to God every day yields astonishing spiritual fruit for your soul.
Read More »Saint of the Month: St Teresa of Avila
It was not easy for St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church to discern her vocation but once she did, her influence in her lifetime was remarkable.
Read More »Rosary Captains: A Busy Homeschool Mom’s Tip for the Family Rosary
Wish you could pray the family Rosary without making it seem like a chore? Suzanne Tombs explains an easy solution: commission your 'Rosary Captains!'
Read More »The Perfect Prayer for Tired Parents – Inspired by St Francis
by Tara Brelinsky | Inspired by the Spirit's prompting, I felt called to tailor the prayer so that it resonated all the more with weary and tired parents.
Read More »6 Ideas for Surviving the Family Rosary… with Tots!
by Mary Donellan | We try to pray the daily family Rosary. We really do try. It's hard! We can all be honest for a moment and admit it.
Read More »Joy in the Heart: A Catholic, Homeschooling Family in Montana
by Heather Kerbis | A large homeschooling family seems natural to us now, but in the beginning, homeschooling was not on our radar. We were married relatively young, in our very early 20s, and assumed our children would go to the classroom for education.
Read More »How the Family Teaches Humility and Common Sense
Members of a family know each other too well to be fooled by brother’s daydream to be a millionaire, sister’s fantasy to be a great actress, or grandson’s ambition to be a professional athlete. The family teaches humility, self-knowledge, the art of the possible, and the way things are.
Read More »The 4 Parts to Prayer: Our Key to Unlocking the King’s Heart
by Angela Wilhelmi | Prayer is how we foster our relationship with Jesus and grow into more intimate union with Him. Heartfelt prayer, in essence, not only reveals the soul’s innermost vulnerabilities...
Read More »Under Your Protection: The Marian Antiphons in Homeschooling
by Fr. Mark Wenzinger | The month of October is dedicated to the Rosary in a particular way... best known of the four Marian antiphons that are recited or sung after Night Prayer in the Roman Liturgy of the Hours.
Read More »4 Easy Ways to Bring Advent Prayer into Your Daily Homeschool
Not sure how to welcome the spirit of Advent into your home this year? Mary Donellan describes her family's simple and achievable prayer traditions.
Read More »Pre-Schoolers & Prayer: Your Answers
On Facebook we asked: How have you taught your pre-schoolers to pray? What was their first prayer? What prayers do they like? What about prayers before bedtime and Grace at ...
Read More »Chaotic or Not, Homeschooling Has Been a Family Blessing
Sometimes chaotic, often exciting, homeschooling is a blessing for the Berquist family making it possible to form their home into a vibrant domestic church.
Read More »9 Creative Ways to Keep a Prayerful Spirit while Homeschooling
Amanda Evinger believes it is possible to homeschool and keep the 'domestic church' alive. Hit the ground running with her 9 tried-and-true tips!
Read More »The Most Unusual Gumersons – A Seton Featured Family
The Gumerson's benefits of Seton homeschooling include extra time with dad and each other, growing closer as a family, and the Kid Catholic YouTube channel.
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