Never lose your Scapular again!

September 23, 2026 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

I’ve been invested with the Scapular, but I’ve often given up wearing it. I’ve been looking for a Scapular in the form of a necklace, and I finally found one I like on Amazon!

I have now been wearing this gold-plated, stainless steel Scapular for two months, almost 24/7! (I take it off when showering)
I’m pleased to say that it hasn’t tarnished and my skin has not turned blue or green from wearing it!
The pendants sit flat on the chest and on the back; one size fits all. The engraving is quite good for the price, and the chain is pretty and strong.

The Power of Prayer {Book Review}

April 26, 2026 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

The Power of Prayer

by Kevin and Mary O’Neill

This book is part of the Building Block’s of Faith Series and is available at Sophia Institute Press

The Power of Prayer is an incredible presentation of Catholic Prayer,with brick-built scenes about the Saints, life-like scenes from the Bible, and all the classic prayers and devotions for Catholics.

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Celebrating First Sacraments! It’s the Season!

April 21, 2026 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

Do you know anyone making their First Sacraments: First Reconciliation or First Holy Communion?

Here at Equipping Catholic Families, we have developed a series of Sacrament Craft Kits that have been very popular for Sacrament preparation, crafts and keepsakes!

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There is No Saint Named Kelly {Book Review}

March 14, 2026 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

I just discovered this book at The Pauline Bookstore, and I had to pick it up!

I love the style of illustration, and I know I’ve had the same conversation with my own daughter Kelly…

The truth is that EVERYONE up in Heaven is considered a SAINT…we only know for sure the ones by name who have been officially recognized as a Saint, but there are already SO many Saint Kellys up there!

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2025-2026 16 month Illustrated Saints Calendars JUST RELEASED!

August 24, 2025 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

It’s that time of year again…BACK TO SCHOOL.

This time, we’re ready with our NEW 16 month Saints Calendars to help you celebrate the Liturgical Calendar of Feast Days and Monthly Devotions.

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May Saints Days and Monthly Devotion

April 29, 2025 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

Join us to celebrate May Saints, the Monthly Devotion dedicated to Our Blessed Mother Mary and the continued joyful season of Easter!

Do you see something you like? Click on the pictures and/or links for easy crafts and already-formatted Catholic Craft Kits that come with permission to copy for home use, year after year!

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Family Gifts from Amazon

December 2, 2024 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you, but the Christmas Shopping List is pretty daunting. I’m hoping to get a couple gifts for the whole family and then chip away at getting a few items for each person. While I’m scouting out these purchases, I decided to recommend my absolute favorites, in case that’s of use to you!

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Got your Advent Candles ready?

November 9, 2024 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

Well, we can’t send you Advent Wreath candles, but we can give you ready-made Advent Calendar printables and activities, some of which you can use YEAR after YEAR!

Advent is such a cool Liturgical Season! Even the secular world is selling ‘Advent’ Calendars stocked with Lego, Funko Pops, or other treats, just as a countdown to Christmas! We can make our Countdown to Jesus’ Birth…all ABOUT Jesus with Bible Stories and Faith-filled reflections and activities, that point all along toward the Nativity.

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NEW Cathletics playing cards!

September 26, 2024 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

We’re so excited to announce the launch of the NEW CATHLETICS playing cards!

We released the original edition in 2005, and we are proud to say that the entire deck has been fully redesigned and top-quality-printed!

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NEW Holy Medal for St Joseph: Custos Redemptoris; Custos Familiae

August 5, 2024 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

St Joseph: faithful, prayerful, obedient, humble and just

St Joseph is a silent figure in the Bible. All we know about St Joseph is that he was a righteous man (Matthew 1:18). He was empathetic, just and humble, graciously excusing Mary, even when he didn’t know or understand the truth of her conception of Jesus, with the Holy Spirit.

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