“A shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom.” (Is 11:1)

"Christmas is certainly the most wonderful time of the year, especially when you are able to celebrate with children. For us, this means living liturgically – instilling in our children the awareness of the life of the Church and the importance Advent."

As Catholic parents, it can be uncomfortable at times to discuss these issues with our children. How do we bring a culture of life to our families without destroying their innocence? I believe living our values is often more powerful than talking about.

Parenting Beyond High School

Homeschooling offers education alternative for some diocesan families

“What if the most important thing that God wants you to do is still in front of you, and that is passing on the faith to your grandchildren?”

Catholic Charities offers the blessing of adoption to future parents.

Grandparents have so much to offer, but as with all relationships, communication and commitment are essential.

Our best strategy is to focus on the ways we affirm, encourage and build our children up with God’s loving truth. Here are a few ideas to help with this important work.

The Holy Spirit which fills us with the wisdom, direction and patience we need to guide our children toward the truths of our faith. Here are some ways the Advocate can help.

Starting college is a new chapter for both parents and the child that can be both exciting and scary. Here, we will explore tips for successfully dropping your child off at college.

Here are some ideas about making sure your children carry their faith and family values with them as they head off to school.

PART TWO Raising holy, healthy, safe kids is the goal of all parents.

Invite God into this important vocation

Scripture very clearly tells us to “love our neighbor,” but what happens when the neighbor in question is a child who appears on your doorstep at all hours?

This article offers some tips for helping kids receive the sacrament of reconciliation, which is essential to our sainthood.

“Listen with the ears of your heart.” - St. Benedict of Nursia

Learn five tips on how to navigate competition in activities with your child.

This month we walk through the fruits of the Holy Spirit as we focus on living the fruits of gentleness, kindness, generosity and self-control.

This month we walk through the fruits of the Holy Spirit as we focus on living the fruits of gentleness, kindness, generosity and self-control.

Teaching modesty to children and adolescents means awakening in them respect for the human person.

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” (Gal 5:22-23)

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” (Gal 5:22-23)

As parents, we are in the business of helping our kids become saints, and that requires some great conversation.

Whether it’s a game of Candyland, soccer or an Academic Quiz Bowl, our children need to know how to win and lose gracefully.