- By Cat.Chat Productions
Is there anything more contagious than the laughter of a child? The sound of their pure joy and innocence reminds us of a time when life was simple and carefree. We have a lot to learn from kids.
Somewhere along the line, we lost our ability to see the world as a big, wonderful adventure. Being a responsible adult does not mean we have to sacrifice our sense of wonder and innocence. What can we do to return to that childlike spirit of joy that we had so many years ago?
Read more: Through Their Eyes: An Invitation To Childlike Joy
- By Cat.Chat Productions
10 Minute Family Prayer Reflection
Every day, receive a scripture, reflection, and exclusive content for you and your family during this Holy Week. Take this time to grow closer to Christ and to each other.
One of the most important things you can do as a parent, teacher, or faith leader is teach your kids how to pray. Prayer provides an opportunity for kids to encounter Christ wherever they are. Take the time to teach your kids about the importance of prayer and how they can incorporate it in their day. Provide them with some of the tools and the knowledge that they need to be able to have a strong foundation for when they want to pray on their own.
Here are 6 tips to help you do that.
- By Cat.Chat Productions
Get the inside scoop on everything that's going on with Cat.Chat Productions and the Cat.Chat Family. CLICK HERE to see a big announcement from the Cat.Chat Family, read Jacob's Story about how Cat.Chat has impacted his life, and discover who won a FREE VBS kit. It's all here in our March Newsletter!
- By Reanne Montpetit
We’re Catholics. We all know who Mary is. I mean, we see her statue in the corner of every Catholic Church from Alaska to Madagascar; we know the little group of faithful ladies who arrive at Mass a half hour early to pray with their rosary beads; and it’s not uncommon to see Our Lady of Guadalupe tattooed on someone’s arm or bedazzled on their t-shirt. But what on earth does that have to do with us? Who is this special woman who’s sparked such intense devotion and controversy across the globe? Is there more to Our Lady than little silver medals and plastic nativity scenes?
- By Reanne Montpetit
During Pope Francis’ address on the eve of Divine Mercy Sunday, he shared with us an idea of his that I believe is important for all of us to implement in one way or another. Although he is speaking specifically to dioceses around the world, I think it poses a special challenge for families and communities as well.
- By Reanne Montpetit
It’s hard to remember a time when we weren’t in this desert. Something about these 40 days always makes it seem more like 40 weeks. But now we've reached the point in our Lenten journey when we're finally able to catch a glimpse of the Easter light at the end of the tunnel. So how do we remain faithful to our Lenten commitments in these last days before Holy Week? What's the point of persevering if it feels like we’ve spent more time failing then succeeding? Why should we even bother? It's almost over, right?
Read more: 21 Catholic Quotes to Help You Finish Your Lenten Journey
- By Reanne Montpetit
We live in a fast-paced, so called "social" society that does a good job of keeping us consumed in our own little world. We rarely make time for things that stretch us out of our own comfort zones, and when we do, it’s usually because we don’t have much of a choice.
What if there was something we could do that would change the life of someone on the other side of the world? What if a few small sacrifices meant that a hungry child could be fed? We take for granted our overflowing fridges and heaping dinner plates, but so many people go without even the most basic necessities. There are many things we can do to make a difference, and one way is to sponsor a child.
- By Reanne Montpetit
We recently got asked a question that many of you probably ask yourselves every summer, and if you aren’t, then maybe you should.
“How do we get families who don’t go to Church to come to our VBS?”
It’s not an easy question. Taking the first initial step of inviting people to parish activities and events can be overwhelming. Hopefully these tips can give you a little more confidence about what to do when the time comes, and why it’s important. These tips are by no means limited to VBS, and they can be applied when inviting people to any event.
Read more: How To Invite Them To VBS. (Even If They Don't Go To Church)
- By Reanne Montpetit
If you’re brand new at this whole “Vacation Bible School” thing, and the first thought that crosses your mind is one of complete panic; Don't worry you are not alone. After all, the thought of keeping dozens of kids occupied in a church basement for long periods of time probably seems like something you’d read in a “stranger than fiction” magazine. However, it won’t be long before you start to automatically associate your best summer memories with a week spent at your parish VBS.
Read more: 5 Reasons Why Your Parish Should Host a Summer VBS
