How Can Children Participate in Lent?
Lent is a time of reflection, prayer and sacrifice as your family prepares for Easter. While it may seem like the Lenten season is only for adults to celebrate, children can also take part in meaningful ways. By practicing kindness, giving up small comforts and deepening their faith through prayer, children can develop a deeper […]
What You Should Know About St. Charles Borromeo
St. Charles Borromeo was an important religious figure during the Reformation period of the 1500s. He’s a symbol of moral character and serves as an example of how we can live our lives according to the gospel of Jesus Christ. In honor of his feast day on November 4th, we recognize the great changes he […]
Catholic Sites to Visit in Florida This Summer
When making plans for summer break, the first thing you tend to plan is a big trip with the family. For those times between out-of-state trips, there are plenty of places Floridian families can visit on a tankful of gas. Consider visiting a Catholic site right here in the Sunshine State. Here are a few […]
5 Key Benefits of Faith-Based Education
Families send children to religious private schools seeking a better educational experience. However, they may not know about the many reasons why children are often better served going to faith-based schools. Children learn so much beyond their classroom lessons and have plenty of opportunities to thrive academically. Read on to learn about some key benefits […]
Guiding Your Child to Respect and Value All of God’s Children
Instilling respect for others teaches your child an important lesson they will take with them for the rest of their lives. Parents and caregivers sometimes struggle to navigate teaching children empathetic responses. However, this is an essential skill for children to learn. At St. Charles Borromeo, we know the importance of educating students on good […]
Exploring the World with Virtual Field Trips
At the height of the pandemic, when travel was all but impossible, famous landmarks around the world began creating virtual tours and experiences. Many of those virtual tours can still be taken for free today. On a weekend when you don’t have other plans, taking a virtual field trip with your child can be a […]
Meaningful Traditions to Make Lent More Relatable
Adults understand Lent as a time to make sacrifices in order to make time for prayer and reflection. Children, however, might not understand why they need to give something up for 40 days, and may see it as a punishment rather than a way to reaffirm their faith. If you want to make Lent meaningful […]
How Cultures Around the World Celebrate Advent
Every year, people from around the world gather to celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. While Catholics are known to be traditional, people of Catholic faith around the world have their own ways of celebrating Advent. This season is one of the most important to the Catholic faith, and seeing how it’s celebrated […]
Experiencing the Beauty of Catholic Art
Praise takes many forms. For some, it means silent contemplation, while for others, it means proselytizing to everyone who has a moment to listen. One form of worship that has carried on through the ages is visual art. From stained glass windows to ornately decorated Bibles, Catholic art has been around since Catholicism itself, and […]
How Children Can Appreciate the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit provides numerous gifts to people of faith. Children who grow up in Christian families learn all about these gifts and how important they are for fully living in faith. However, they don’t inherently know that the Holy Spirit is within them. By teaching your children about the Holy Spirit, you can help […]
