The Patron Saint of Special Education It has been said that the Patron Saint of Special Education is St. Augustine. Well, I’m sure he knew about being a special educator. This man had been writing his Confessions on the importance of educating children in his times. This patron saint was brought up by his mother in a poor family. It is interesting to note that these days, everyone would like to be educated for free. In fact, the population of Special Educators has grown very rapidly in the recent past.…
Read MoreWays to Challenge Yourself Creatively
Every so often, you’re bound to get in a creative rut. And when your creative outlet is what helps you find fulfillment and maintain your mental health, ruts feel terrible and invite self-criticism. If they’re bad enough, you can begin to spiral and question your abilities. Here are some ways to challenge yourself creatively so you can rest from your many responsibilities, express yourself, and come back refreshed. Limit Your Medium Being inventive doesn’t always mean finding something new. No matter how you get away and express yourself, there are ways to…
Read MoreDiMarzio welcomes investigation, points to personal record fighting abuse
New York City, N.Y., Jan 19, 2020 / 10:00 am (CNA).- Brooklyn’s Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio has issued a statement welcoming an investigation into an accusation of sexual abuse made against him last year. In a statement released to CNA on Sunday Jan. 19, the Diocese of Brooklyn said that Bishop DiMarzio had done nothing wrong and had no intention of stepping aside during the Vatican-ordered enquiry into the allegation, which dates back to the 1970s and DiMarzio’s time as a priest in the Archdiocese of Newark. “Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio has…
Read MoreTips for Teaching Kids With Special Needs
Teaching kids with special needs can be tough, especially if you are the parent. But there are ways that you can help your child to cope. When it comes to your home environment, it’s important that you give your child the best that you can give them. So, for example, don’t leave them in the middle of the street, especially if they are trying to get out of their room. If they are playing outside, they might not want to get back inside, so you need to make sure that…
Read MoreMiami archbishop promotes refugee resettlement
Miami, Fla., Jan 18, 2020 / 06:01 am (CNA).- The Archbishop of Miami has emphasized the importance of welcoming refugees, and decried the decision of Texas Governor Greg Abbott not to participate in the federal refugee resettlement program. “Often mentored by church volunteers and given resettlement support, refugees and their family quickly integrate into American society, finding work and making a positive contribution to their adopted country,” said Archbishop Thomas Wenski in a Jan. 16 letter to the editor of the Miami Herald. “Resettlement agencies are preparing to submit proposals…
Read MoreTreating a Hair Pulling Disorder in Kids
Treating a Hair Pulling Disorder in Kids If you have a child with a hair pulling disorder, you may be wondering if there is a treatment. Or you may wonder what the next step should be after the initial attempts to control the behavior. After all, you want the disorder to go away – not just disappear. The first thing you should do when treating a hair pulling disorder in kids is to realize that it isn’t a condition that just goes away. It will persist even after the treatment…
Read MoreClothing For Kids With Special Needs
Clothing For Kids With Special Needs Kids with special needs have to have a good caretaker and home for them. While some families do not consider kids with special needs as their responsibility, it is the family’s duty to take good care of the child. It is not just a child’s problem but your family’s problem too. The house should be in the right place, it should have proper lighting and ventilation, and the supply of food and water should be sufficient. In addition, most of all, kids with special…
Read MoreCatholic parish will not host Episcopalian consecration
Richmond, Va., Jan 17, 2020 / 11:30 am (CNA).- The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia will no longer hold a bishops's consecration at a Catholic parish in Williamsburg, after an internet petition objecting to the event drew national attention. “It is with great sadness that I have received a letter from Bishop-Elect Susan Haynes stating that, due to the controversy of the proposed use of St. Bede Catholic Church for her consecration of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia, she has decided to find another location for the ceremony to…
Read MoreCatholic Prayers For Kids
It is important to teach your children how to pray. The best place to start is to find a Catholic prayer book for children. Here are some of my favorite Catholic prayers for kids. Simple Catholic Prayers for Kids Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day…
Read MoreItalian bishops promote Catholic-Jewish dialogue as antisemitic speech increases
Rome, Italy, Jan 16, 2020 / 11:01 am (CNA).- The Catholic Church in Italy marked its 31st annual Day of Jewish-Christian Religious Dialogue with a discussion between Rome’s chief rabbi and a Catholic priest who is a professor of the Old Testament. Riccardo Di Segni and Fr. Luca Mazzinghi spoke on the Song of Songs from the Jewish and Christian perspectives Jan. 16 at the Pontifical Lateran University and organized by the Vicariate of Rome. While the theme of the discussion is not strictly “Christian-Jewish dialogue,” the event is an…
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