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 […]
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 […]
How to Add Catholic Devotions to Your Summer Vacation
When you’re planning a summer vacation, it’s easy to get distracted. You have so many items on your to-do list that you may forget to set aside time for the most important thing — your faith. Planning time to get together as a family in prayer can be one of the best ways to create […]
Earth Day, Stewardship and the Catholic Faith
Earth Day is an annual celebration of our planet and everything it does for us. For many, it’s also a day to reflect on and speak out about what we could do to make our beautiful planet even better. In the Catholic faith, it’s about protecting all of God’s creation, from the people to the […]
5 Morning Habits to Start the Day Off Right
The start of the day can either be a drag or a time to get set up for success. Ultimately, it’s up to you. You and your child can spend the first moments of the day with the intention of getting through that first hour or so. Or, you can be intentional from the moment […]
Making Lent More Meaningful for Your Child
Long, boring, devoid-of-treats: these are a few words a child might use to describe the Lenten season, at least until it leads to the inevitable anticipation of Easter candy. Without understanding the context of Lent, your child may not find this liturgical season all that relatable. As a Catholic, you know how important Lent is, […]
5 Saints Who Help Us Celebrate Diversity
Diversity runs deep within the roots of the Catholic Church. Tracing back to St. Peter and St. Paul, we see examples of unification and diversity as they each served our Lord differently. This diversity has evolved over the years, with a growing recognition and celebration of the diversity within the Church and the richness […]
How to Celebrate Our Lady of the Rosary as a Family
The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated on October 7th this year. In keeping with the spirit of this special day, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School has some creative suggestions for helping you celebrate as a family. Historically embedded in our Catholic history, this feast was originally named “Our Lady of Victory” […]