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There’s a Brother Francis Gift for Every Child!
It goes without saying that this year has been different (and weirder) than any most of us have experienced. As my kids’ school suddenly transitioned from in-person to virtual, one thing that has helped me stay hopeful is spending some time carefully selecting Christmas gifts for them. In eleven years of giving gifts to our […]

Celebrating Advent as a Family
Advent is one of my favorite liturgical seasons. It’s a season of hopeful anticipation, and one that always provides our family with the opportunity to recenter ourselves in faith, recommitting ourselves to family prayer and living within the rhythms of the Church’s year. If you’re new to liturgical living, Advent is a perfect time to […]

Creative Ways to Share Advent with Your Child
Waiting can be a challenge for any child, especially with the added excitement of Christmas time. The 25+ days of Advent can be an excellent opportunity to offer children lots of practice with the virtue of patience and provide parents many chances to teach how this season strengthens our Catholic faith. Advent begins the […]

NEW READERS “Let’s Learn About” Series
“The Let’s Learn About” series is designed for elementary-school aged children, covering important aspects of our Catholic Faith! “Let’s Learn about the Saints” teaches children about the Saints who are cheering us on and interceding for us! Through stories of the lives of some well-known saints, as well as clear and interesting examples and explanations, […]