Las Posadas: A Christmas Tradition
Para la versión en español, haga clic aquí. One way that people in Latin America anticipate celebrating Jesus’ coming at Christmas is by celebrating Posadas. But what is a Posada? […]read more
Las posadas: una tradición navideña
Una manera de anticipar la llegada de Jesús en la Navidad es con la celebración de las posadas. Pero… ¿qué es una posada? Las posadas son fiestas populares que tienen […]read more
The Countdown to Christmas
The days leading to Christmas can be challenging for catechists and children. Catechists strive to retain order and routine amongst pageant rehearsals and the children’s excitement about treats, vacation, and […]read more
SUNDAY’S GOSPEL—November 25, 2018 – Solemnity of Christ the King
John 18:33b–37 The Gospel for this great feast is the story of Jesus before Pilate. In this Gospel, Jesus explains that his Kingdom is not of this world. Jesus came […]read more
SUNDAY’S GOSPEL—December 2, 2018 – 1st Sunday of Advent
Luke 21:25–28, 34–36 The Advent Sundays pave the way for the celebration of Jesus’ first coming at his birth in Bethlehem, his Second Coming at the end of time, and […]read more
Happy New Year!
The first week of Advent also marks the first week of the new Liturgical Year in the Catholic Church. This week, the Church moves from its focus on the Gospel […]read more
Saint Ambrose
When Saint Ambrose became bishop of Milan, he had some catching up to do. In fact, at the time, Ambrose was not yet a priest—nor was he even baptized when […]read more
SUNDAY’S GOSPEL—December 9, 2018 – 2nd Sunday of Advent
Luke 3:1–6 In Sunday’s Gospel, John the Baptist urges people to prepare the way of the Lord and to make straight his path. Saint John quotes the prophet Isaiah who […]read more
Boost Your Families’ Catholic Vocab: Quiz 2
Four times each year, Pflaum provides a Catholic vocabulary quiz for students and families. The quizzes boost knowledge of both general Christian practice and specific Catholic doctrine. This quiz highlights […]read more
Advent and Christmas People
The Church celebrates a number of exemplary Christians during Advent and Christmas, including Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12) and Saint Stephen (December 26), as well as the shepherds and […]read more
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