Tips for Teaching Kids With Special Needs Teaching kids with special needs is an exciting experience, but it can also be a challenge. There are some essential steps you should follow when you are planning a workshop for your children. Like all children, your special needs children will be curious about what you do. This makes your workshop fun for them. They are also eager to know how things work, which makes a good teacher and a good citizen. The first step in any classroom setting is to set the…
Read MoreFather’s bid to halt 8th month abortion makes headlines in Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia, Feb 23, 2020 / 10:00 am (CNA).- A late term abortion case has made national headlines in Colombia after a father lost a court appeal to save the life of his unborn son. Juan Pablo Medina became a national figure in Colombia in the first week of February, after he went public with his efforts to prevent his girlfriend from procuring the abortion of their eight-month-old unborn child. The 25-year-old law student had dated his girlfriend, Angie Tatiana Palta, 22, for 14 months when they mutually agreed to have…
Read MoreHair Pulling Disorder in Kids – How to Treat It
Hair Pulling Disorder in Kids – How to Treat It Many parents mistakenly think that a condition called hair pulling disorder in kids will go away on its own. They think that their child’s head will turn into a bowl of Jell-O after it has been treated with harsh drugs and razors, and they are not too concerned about the fact that it will lead to further damage to the hair if nothing is done to get them to stop pulling. The fact is that the use of medication and…
Read MoreMexican bishops back repeal of statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases
Mexico City, Mexico, Feb 22, 2020 / 10:00 am (CNA).- The Church in Mexico has expressed its support for several bills to eliminate the statute of limitations for the sexual abuse of minors, which stands now at ten years. The bills were introduced in the country’s Federal Congress and would only apply to future, not past cases. The Mexican bishops do not anticipate that reported abuse cases will be comparable in number to those seen by the Church in the United States, and the Church in Mexico has not seen…
Read MoreArgentine clergy abuse victims in Rome, one year after Vatican summit
Rome, Italy, Feb 21, 2020 / 12:49 pm (CNA).- One year after the Vatican hosted a summit on the abuse crisis, three former students of an Argentine institute which cared for deaf children, and from which two priests were convicted last year of sexual abuse, have traveled to Rome to ask the Vatican for files on accused priests. Two Catholic priests were sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted in November of sexually abusing students at the now-closed Antonio Provolo Institute for Deaf and Hearing Impaired children in…
Read MoreParents With Kids With Special Needs Should Not Be Embarrassed About Their Problem
With the ever increasing awareness about children with special needs, many people are adopting them and bringing them up. However, parents should make sure that they make the right decisions when they decide to bring a child with special needs into their lives. Kids with special needs must be loved unconditionally from the very start. This is the best possible start for a family as it prepares both the parent and the child for their future life together. If this is not done, there are problems waiting to happen. Parents…
Read MoreWhat to expect when Vatican archives on Venerable Pius XII open in March
Vatican City, Feb 20, 2020 / 11:32 am (CNA).- The Vatican’s archives on the pontificate of Venerable Pius XII will become available for study March 2, possibly bringing to light new information about the pope’s actions during World War II. Vatican archivists have said, however, that they do not expect any immediate surprises to emerge. It is for the researchers to explore these questions, probably taking years “to make a historical judgement,” Bishop Sergio Pagano, prefect of the Vatican Apostolic Archive, said Feb. 20. He said “we believe that the…
Read MoreChildren’s Catholic Prayers For Kids
Kids love to receive Catholic prayers for kids. They are great fun and can be given anytime they are feeling down. You can find many ways to celebrate your child’s birthdays, baptisms and even birthday party events by giving the children a Catholic prayer. There are some Christian prayer cards that can be purchased at the store or online. They are beautiful and help to make a lasting impression on your child. There are others that are more personalized and made with your child’s name on them. Both of these…
Read MoreEastern Catholic bishops in US have particular pastoral concern for immigrants
Vatican City, Feb 19, 2020 / 12:01 pm (CNA).- In the United States, Eastern Catholics face many of the same challenges as Latin rite Catholics, but the Eastern Catholic Churches are particularly concerned about growing anti-immigrant rhetoric and the plight of Christians overseas, a Ukrainian Catholic archbishop said Wednesday. The U.S.-based Eastern Catholic bishops are in Rome for their ad limina visit to the Vatican and to the tombs of St. Peter and St. Paul Feb. 17-21. “I see [the ad limina visit] as a chance for discussion, but it’s…
Read MoreDepression Warning Signs – 3-Warning Signs of Depression
Depression Warning Signs – 3-Warning Signs of Depression Are you or someone you know showing depression warning signs? Do you find yourself dealing with a depressed mood, worrying too much, and having trouble concentrating? If so, here are three warning signs of depression. o Find it difficult to cope with social setting. You may not feel like going out or talk to friends because you feel uncomfortable. These depression warning signs may also include being more uninterested in sports or hobbies, losing interest in others’ company, and feeling anxious or…
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