Depression is a scary thing for your child to face, and it can be scary for parents too. There are steps you can take to keep your child safe at home.
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3 Ways To Teach Children About Forgiveness
Transform your child’s approach to forgiveness with fun and interactive strategies. Delve into role-playing, storytelling, and more to enhance emotional growth.
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Female Patron Saint of Autism One of the most challenging aspects of autism spectrum disorder is a sense of isolation. It’s a kind of spiritual starvation that can make it hard for people with autism to connect with God and others. Aimee Martin stumbled upon a female patron saint who possessed some of the traits that characterize autism. She is committed to spreading the news about St. Leonie and her work as a prayer support for autistic children and their families. St. Dymphna Saint Dymphna was a beautiful Irish princess…
Read MoreWays To Build Community Within Your Church
As a Catholic mom, you know all too well the importance of having a strong and supportive community within your church. You lean on your church family to celebrate your joys and to share the burdens of your struggles. But how do you go about fostering a sense of unity and genuine relationships within your parish? Let’s explore some creative and effective ways to build community within your church. Create an Inviting Atmosphere It all starts with creating an atmosphere where everyone feels welcomed and valued. This means going beyond…
Read MoreCatholic Parenting – Tuesday Tip: Disciplining With Love
Catholic Parenting – Tuesday Tip: Disciplining With Love Catholic parents are often frustrated by the number of kids who don’t share their faith. In one survey, Catholics recorded the lowest enthusiasm for passing on their religion out of any Christian group. The Church teaches that parents are bound to teach their children. This includes educating them on their faith, and it also involves establishing clear boundaries. 1. Discipline with Love Whether you think your parenting style is permissive or authoritarian, it’s always a good idea to learn how to discipline…
Read MoreHow to Say an Act of Contrition
How to Say an Act of Contrition Saying an Act of Contrition is a necessary part of confession, the sacrament in which Catholics confess their sins to a priest. This prayer expresses your sorrow for your sins and your firm resolve to not commit them again. An act of perfect contrition is sorrow for sin rooted in love, not just fear, the Catechism explains. It includes a firm commitment not to sin again, assisted by God’s grace. 1. Examine Your Conscience An examination of conscience is a key element to…
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Catholic Saints Catholic Saints are ordinary people who lived extraordinary lives of heroic virtue. They influenced the church and world around them through their prayer, sacrifices, and service. Most Catholics and many non-Catholics have one or more saints they admire or seek to emulate. Here are a few of the more popular ones: Saint Therese of Lisieux, patron saint of those with chronic illnesses; St. Augustine, bishop of Hippo; and St. Catherine of Siena. St. Michael As a general rule, Catholic saints were not ordinary people. They were martyrs, kings…
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If you’re looking for an easy way to teach your kids about Catholic prayers, you’ve come to the right place. There are a number of resources for parents and educators to help their little ones learn the prayer of faith. These resources include handwriting pages, mazes, activities, and printable prayer words. If your child isn’t yet able to read, you may want to have them practice by using prayer posters. Luckily, these materials have both print writing and cursive prayer words. And there are even a few Catholic prayer skits…
Read MoreGrowing in Faith: Teaching Your Children How To Pray
At least once in our lives, the Christian faith made a big impact on us. So big that it still affects our lives today and, therefore, our children’s lives. Raising our children in our faith and helping them understand all the beautiful parts is an essential part of parenting, one we shouldn’t take lightly. One duty that we must take seriously is prayer. We need to practice it regularly because prayer benefits our life, and we need to teach our little ones how to pray so it can help them…
Read MoreHow Catholics Pray the Rosary
There are many ways to pray the Rosary, but the most traditional way involves the rosary. There are several parts of the rosary that Catholics pray to Mary, Jesus’ mother. The Congregation for Divine Worship directory emphasizes the meditative aspects of the rosary. “Mental lingering and tranquility of rhythm are two key elements of the Rosary,” says the Congregation. “Remembering the Marian apparitions is also a beneficial part of the Rosary.” The prayer for the Rosary is a lengthy one, lasting about 45 minutes. Each decade includes 10 Hail Marys.…
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