5 Fun Winter Activities to Do With Your Family
While Florida is known for its summer sunshine, it’s also a great place to be in the winter. On most winter days, you can still do activities that are reserved for warmer seasons in other states. If you’re looking for something to do with the family during the winter, Florida is the perfect place to […]
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 […]
How Creativity Connects Children to Their Faith
Fostering faith is one of the cornerstones of Catholic education. Students who attend Catholic school learn to live in their faith in every aspect of their lives. While memorizing Bible verses and learning about the saints goes a long way toward faith building, it’s not the only way to explore the Catholic faith. Creative pursuits […]
Embracing the New School Year with Faith
The new school year is here, and by taking it head-on with faith as a guide, your child will find that it’s a new chance to thrive. While your child may be nervous about what’s to come, faith can help them embrace all the new opportunities that come with this next chapter in their lives. […]
5 Tips for Making the Most of Catholic Summer Camps
As a parent of a Catholic school student, you may be sending your child to Catholic summer camp over the summer. After all, it’s a great way to keep them focused on faith during their break from school. These summer camps can be great places for children with similar beliefs to connect and form lifelong […]
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 […]
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 […]
Developing Spiritual and Character Values at School
Catholic school has something that’s missing in many public and private schools: an emphasis on faith and character development. Children outside of faith-based schools learn academic lessons in school, and they learn social skills through interactions with other students, but they aren’t inherently taught how to become the best version of themselves. Catholic schools have […]
Helping Your Child Embrace Catholic School Traditions
Faith-based traditions inform Catholic education. Even as these schools grow and adapt to modern times, there’s something to be said about how Catholic schools stick to their roots. As a parent of a Catholic school student, you may wonder how to balance the academic and Catholic aspects of your child’s learning experience. Here are a […]
Teaching Principles of Love and Compassion in the Classroom
Catholic schools combine rigorous academics with spiritual teachings, allowing students to learn about love and compassion as part of a well-rounded education. They learn how to love themselves, each other and God. Catholic school campuses are filled with staff and faculty who are committed to helping students understand and spread God’s love. Here are some […]
