Love Is in the Air
Saint Valentine is not officially honored on the Church’s liturgical calendar. Still, this third-century saint is well-celebrated every February 14. Saint Valentine’s Day is rooted in an act of disobedience. […]read more
World Day of the Sick, February 11
Some of the things most admired about Pope (now Saint) John Paul II was how he lived with Parkinson’s Disease and how he related both with others who faced serious […]read more
Human Trafficking Awareness
The Church celebrates the life of Saint Josephine Bakhita on February 8. Saint Josephine was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery in Sudan and Italy. She has become […]read more
Winter Activities
Here are some activities to supplement your lesson or send home with the children: Seeds: Blessing Before Meals (English and Spanish) Promise: The Sacrament of Baptism (English and Spanish) Good […]read more
Praise God for Winter!
While adults may moan at the news of a snowy forecast, most little ones rejoice at the sight of falling flakes. When we teach young children about prayer, it may […]read more
Celebrate Catholic Schools Week and Saint Thomas Aquinas
Students, teachers, and families will participate in Masses, assemblies, and other special activities during Celebrate Catholic Schools Week, January 26–February 1. The theme again this year is Catholic Schools: Learn. […]read more
Lesson Planning Webinars Available
Every week, the editors of the Pflaum Gospel Weeklies provide insights, planning tips, and other helpful nuggets of information related to a specific lesson. These previously recorded webinars—no longer than […]read more
Gather Families Together
Have you resolved to bring families resources for prayer and Scripture study in the new year? Family catechesis programs gather children and parents to celebrate a common Gospel message. The Gospel […]read more
Promoting Poverty Awareness
January is Poverty Awareness Month. While we may feel the pinch of January credit card bills for our Christmas shopping, most of us have little real idea of being poor. If we […]read more
Helpful Resolutions for the New Year
At the start of every new calendar year, we often resolve to make changes to improve our lives or the lives of others. This Venture handout, Helpful Resolutions (English and […]read more
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David Dziena
Publisher
David Dziena is the Publisher of Pflaum Publishing Group. He has also served as Executive Editor and […]
Joan McKamey
Project Editor
Joan McKamey, project editor, joined the Gospel Weeklies editorial team in September 2016. […]
Erika De Urquidi
Bilingual Editor
Erika De Urquidi, bilingual editor, joined Bayard, Inc. in July 2018. During her 15 years as a professional translator […]