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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Christmas Season | Family Activities | Nativity
Michelle Nott reflects on how we can still find joy at Christmas despite the chaos. I am sure we can all agree that the weeks leading up to Christmas and even the weeks after Christmas are a busy time of year. The holidays can bring lots of emotions and make you feel lots of pressure to get things done and to do them the right way. I am guilty of this, but I am trying to learn to let go of things this year, as we are missing a core part of our family this season. In the past, I have held high expectations for myself to get Christmas cards mailed, shopping done, baking done, help with class parties, and still manage to teach the kids about the true meaning of Christmas.
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Christmas Season | Family Activities
Rosemary Bogdan imagines what those last few days before the birth of Jesus might have been like. Bethlehem rejoices, as the hymn goes. Might it not be rejoicing already as we come so close to Jesus’ birth? All of creation is awaiting the arrival of the God-man. Surely there is a strange anticipation in the air. Everyone coming to Bethlehem was journeying because they were of the House of David. David’s Line and the Birth of the Savior Perhaps most of them knew that the Messiah would come from David’s line and that He would be born in Bethlehem. How many, inspired by the Holy Spirit, may have been thinking that of all the bustle in the city, perhaps a pregnant woman would come to give birth to the Messiah at that very time?
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Family Activities | Family Rosary | family prayer | how to pray the rosary
Introducing the Family Rosary Companion, an interactive, engaging, and adorable guide designed to bring families together in prayer. Family Rosary and Catholic Mom have created a unique resource perfect for children of all ages! Additionally, all of the Mysteries are available as separate downloadable coloring pages! Scroll to the bottom of this post to find our new, free Rosary prayer resources for you and your family! Children learn the Rosary prayers and practice remaining focused during prayer as they trace the names of the Mysteries, reflect on the colorful images depicting the life of Christ and His Blessed Mother, and color the beads while they pray. The back of the companion has simple, step-by-step instructions on how to pray the Rosary, complete with all the prayers. Make the Family Rosary Companion a part of your daily family prayer. Designed to introduce the Rosary to your youngest family members, this resource helps build your family's faith and create special memories together through the power of prayer. Family Rosary Companion - Joyful Mysteries (Actual Size 8 x 11): Download your copy of the Family Rosary Companion below.
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Family Activities | Holy Week | catholic family life
As moms, we are always looking ahead to prepare for the next thing, so it’s not too soon to start thinking about Holy Week! Every day during Holy Week has its own special focus, and in my family, we try to join in with the prayer of the Church by doing something special each day. Below are some concrete ideas to celebrate the week, especially with young children. Most of these things can be done around dinnertime or bedtime, so you don’t have to take a lot of time to be intentional.
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Family Activities | Holy Week | catholic family life
If you’re like me, you’re finding yourself almost all the way through Lent with not a whole lot to show for it. This penitential season hasn’t been a total loss — sure, I’ve mostly ungrudgingly observed my small fast and I’ve checked the box of daily prayer, but life keeps coming at us a mile a minute. In typical “me” fashion, my guard is up, my heart is restless, and my soul hasn’t been transformed. The good news is that until that final perseverance when death calls us home, there is no deadline when it comes to transformation. We know that God gives countless opportunities to choose Him, even until our final hour. Like the good thief crucified next to Jesus, there is still time to change our hearts.
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Catholic Schools Week | Family Activities | Try Prayer! It Works!
Inspired by the founder of Family Rosary, Venerable Patrick Peyton, the Try Prayer! It Works! Contest focuses on Father Peyton’s message: “The Family that Prays Together Stays Together.” In an effort to find enriching, reflective, and interactive ways to strengthen family prayer in our homes, we’ve created a family-faith experience. Our mission at Family Rosary USA is to help families pray. We strive to bring the Catholic Church’s teachings to life around the dinner table, family time, or even your daily commute with discussion prompts, reflection questions, prayer ideas, and creativity. Together, welcome the Trinity along with the Blessed Virgin Mary into your family life and let them inspire you in writing, artwork, or video production.
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