Bill and I met almost 21 years ago at my first Young Adult meeting at St Patrick’s Parish. He was leading the group…and I was just checking out the Catholic scene at home, after returning from my 2nd year in Architecture in a city 5 hours away.
Catholic Family Fun: Book Review
April 18, 2013 by 1 Comment
Catholic Family Fun by Sarah Reinhard is a playful book, jammed-packed with everyday activities and adventures for families, using easy to find materials that you probably have on hand….or requiring nothing but a burst of energy to run around outside.
Review: The Catholic Children’s Bible by St Mary’s Press
April 15, 2013 by 5 Comments
Recently released by St Mary’s Press, The Catholic Children’s Bible is a treasure! It’s packed with good-sized print, colorful, kid-friendly illustrations, color-coded sections and tabs and interesting introductions to books of the Bible.
Cool to be Catholic Sacrament Gifts!
April 14, 2013 by 4 Comments
Sacraments are wonderful occasions that we hope to have a lasting impact on our day to day life, prayer life and family culture!
Part of the day inevitably involves gift-giving to help to mark the special day. I have spoken with many parents and Godparents and Confirmation sponsors who have on occasion been at a loss for a unique gift to give to a child. Looking for something to help the child remember their First Sacrament and grow in their Catholic Faith…can be difficult and many resort to secular gifts or cash because they are not sure what to buy and even more uncertain where to find it.
Saint Cards at the NCEA!
April 13, 2013 by 2 Comments
One of my favorite things about attending the National Catholic Education Association conference each year is to discover new Catholic products. Sometimes, some of these cool publishers and awesome Catholic businesses give me a certain product that catches my eye, in exchange for my honest review on my blog.
Revolving Rosary
April 10, 2013 by 2 Comments
***2015 Update: Deluxe Version of the Revolving Rosary Craft Kit
Available NOW: Mysteries of the Rosary with the Kelly Saints
6 different templates, fully illustrated with Kelly Saints, 3 distinct crafts including the Illustrated Revolving Rosary…with a few new surprises!
Building the Catholic Resources Directory: are you with us?
April 9, 2013 by 5 Comments
Do you have a Catholic Blog with resources for Catholic families, homeschoolers and teachers?
Do you offer printables to help teach the Catholic Faith?
Do you offer Catholic craft tutorials?
Do you want to reach MORE Catholics?
Good Friday Prayer
March 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I thought it would be a nice idea to pass on a prayer my Grandmother, Josephine Quinn Hughes said each Good Friday. Please share it!
Prayer to be said 33 times between the hours of One and three on Good Friday:
What’s in YOUR Mass Kit?
March 27, 2013 by 5 Comments
Looking ahead to the long liturgies of the Triduum, we’re looking for ways to keep our almost 3 year old Adam from raising havoc.
Judging by our latest trips to the bank, to Walmart and the grocery store….we have a big challenge!
