How Catholic Education is an Investment in Your Child’s Future
Many types of education seek to teach children about academic subjects. Catholic education, however, seeks to teach the whole child, not only helping them develop intellectually but also spiritually and emotionally. Catholic schools understand the importance of this balance in helping children thrive as responsible leaders who will shape the world of tomorrow. Read on […]
The Power of Prayer in a Child’s Daily Life
Many children are accustomed to praying in church or even in school if they attend a Catholic school. While they may be doing it out of a structured routine, there are countless benefits of daily prayer that extend beyond meeting expectations in certain settings. Praying is more than words; it’s a powerful way to converse […]
6 Bible Stories That Build Children’s Character
The Bible is full of stories that teach timeless lessons, encouraging children to grow in character. These stories help children see how people who faced challenges and leaned on God’s teachings were not only successful but also embodied the example of faith outlined in Scripture. These lessons foster important values that will guide them in […]
What the Bible Teaches Us About Lifelong Learning
Learning doesn’t stop after graduating from school. The Bible encourages us to continue growing and learning throughout our lives, not just in knowledge, but in wisdom, faith and understanding. Lifelong learning is woven into our faith because growing closer to God is a continuous journey, and the more we learn, the more deeply connected we […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]