This simple craft uses bits and pieces of nature collected hither and yon and says, Easter is coming my friends and the joy of the Resurrection is at hand.

It can be difficult to pray the Stations of the Cross in church but this craft brings the Stations home, and on a schedule that better suits young children.

The Triduum, the three days from the Holy Thursday evening to Easter Sunday, here's how to truly live the Triduum and teach our children to do so as well.

As we journey through Lent with our family, Mary Ellen Barrett shares activities to draw you closer to each other and prepare your hearts to welcome Jesus.

It can be hard for children to sacrifice but blessing bags can teach that we are called to see the face of Christ in all people and to love them as He does.

This homemade crown of thorns can make it easier for your little ones to tackle their sacrifices in small daily bits and see how their penance bears fruit.

This Lent, Mary Ellen Barrett helps families count down the days of their Lenten journey with activities that could become traditions that last a lifetime.

A salt dough Crown of Thorns is a Lenten craft idea that you can use to point your children toward the Cross and show how their sacrifices will bear fruit.

Spring is the natural season to adopt a spirit of renewal and time for five simple steps to refresh your family's blessings beyond your wildest imaginings.

As we reach the climax of Lent, Lydia Martin shares an experience which reminds us of the true paradox of Christ's failure and conquest on the Cross.

John Clark says Lent is a reminder of the end for which God made us, which is to see Him face to face and share in His happiness. Everything else is dust.

In seven well-described steps, Jennifer Elia shows how to bring a Living Stations program to your parish to let the children live the Stations of the Cross.

Amanda Evinger on the spirituality behind charitable service and the joy of loving the poor and how to integrate the two into the homeschooling way of life.

Amy Pawlusiak knows that when a busy life leaves time for prayer or reflection, the lifeblood of a soul, Lent is our greatest help to growing closer to God.

Are you seeking fresh ideas for Lent to deepen your lenten journey? Avellina Balestri shares five spiritual exercises to implement during this holy season.

Andrew Murphy suggests a new approach to Lenten penances. Instead of giving up a bad habit or something like chocolate for 40 days, give up it up forever!

Give up more than sweets with these 5 Lenten family projects and see how much lasting fruit you get in return. #5 may be hardest but could yield the most!!

Bob Weisner provides St. Ephraim's prayer to recite and pray every day this Lent to grow in the virtues every student needs, including charity and patience.

John Clark reminds us that our sins are never too many or too bad for the mercy of God and their forgiveness will only cause a greater Heavenly celebration.

Dom Alban Baker helps our Lenten way with three prayers from the Mass in the first few days of Lent and ways they can be applied to homeschooling families.