While many associate this day with corned beef and green beer, not many know the real story of how St. Patrick came to be the patron saint of Ireland. Click to read more...

A Lent Giving Jar is a simple way to motivate kids to practice giving during Lent. Coins collected can be donated to CRS Rice Bowl at the end of Lent. Find out more by clicking here.

Wed. Jan. 30: Parish Office Closed. Catechist Training & Planning cancelled. Men's Choir cancelled. Youth Ministry ice skating at Brenton Plaza rescheduled. Thu. Jan. 31: Stay-at-home Moms cancelled. Click for more information!

Don't forget to do your home blessing for Epiphany! If you didn't get a copy of the prayer at Mass this past weekend, you can find it by clicking here.

The twelve days of Christmas is more than a song. Beginning on Christmas Day this can be a time of reflection and gratitude for your family. Click here for more...

Did you know the history of the nativity scene? Learn about it plus a simple prayer to bless your manger scene at home.

This month we explored that during Advent, we move from darkness to light as we await Jesus's coming. We are called as Church to be outward signs of Jesus, just as Jesus was an outward sign of God's love. Check out some of the photos from this month's gathering.

A digital twist to an ordinary Advent calendar. Click here to see this interactive Advent calendar and more activities!

The Immaculate Conception is the conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the womb of her mother, Saint Anne. Mary was conceived naturally but God kept her soul immaculate, i.e. free from original sin. This concept is sometimes hard for children to grasp. Use this simple coloring sheet to help explain this Holy Day.

As Advent begins, kids - young and old - feel the great anticipation of Christmas. We should have patience and prepare like Mary and Joseph did for the birth of Jesus. Try using an advent calendar, waiting to put Jesus in the manger until Christmas morning or creating your own nativity activities. Click here for details!

Create photographic placemats for your Thanksgiving table to inspire conversation about fun times in the past and dreams for the future. Find out how here...

Most Catholics think of St. Peter’s as the pope’s main church, but they are wrong. Click here for more information!

A lot of Catholic parents would love to say the rosary with their kids . . . if the experience wasn’t quite so, erm . . . fraught. Here are twelve strategies for making it work.

Halloween as we know it is a mixture of pagan, Christian, civic, and cultural influences. To find out how to celebrate your faith this Halloween, click here.

Instead of your normal ritual of reciting routine evening prayers, sing, work and pray together to a prayer playlist. Find out more by clicking here.

During the month of October, pray a living glow stick rosary. Find out how by clicking here.

October 11th is the Feast of St. John XXIII. This is his feast day because this date was the opening date of the Second Vatican Council. Find out more about Good Pope John by clicking here.

Why does the priest wear green vestments? Find the answer here.

Continue to celebrate the Easter Season by "egging" your friends! Find the directions here.

Palm Sunday begins the holiest week of the Christian year. For a simple explanation of the days and ideas to celebrate them as a family, click here.