You don’t see things like this very often, but apparently these sorts of drawings explaining the faith or the liturgy used to be common. You can click on any image to enlarge it. Enjoy! [See also: 32 Beautiful Holy Cards From Another Era of the Church] [See also: 10 Reasons Some Women Are Wearing Veils in Church Again] [See also: 27 Fascinating Photos of Pre-Vatican II Catholicism] [

Cover both the 'Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy' in your Catholic education classroom. Both products have the traditional 7 works of mercy plus an additional version that contains an extra work of mercy proposed by Pope Francis in 2106: 'Care for the Environment' and 'Contemplate the World.' Activities Included: -Posters in black/white and color -Notes page -Informational page -Student created poster activity -Worksheet -Sort activity -Gallery Walk activity **Products are secured for copyright. Please make sure to have updated pdf reader for ease of use and printing. Please consider leaving feedback to earn credits towards future products. Also consider clicking on the green star to follow this store to receive product updates.**

Reading the Catechism this year? ROOTED, a Blessed Conversations Study on the Catechism, was designed to walk through it with you. Click here to see inside! This study offers a unique way to increase your knowledge of spirituality and foster meaningful prayer-based conversations with fellow believers. Through authentic stories and context from fellow Christians, you will learn more in-depth information about our faith. It includes a year's worth of devotions, scripture readings, and thought-provoking questions and comments — material to grow closer to God and build stronger connections as you go.  About the Study Learn about the Catholic faith in an engaging, captivating way 40 sessions perfect for individual or small group settings Received the Imprimatur Perfect for friends in a small group setting Explore key doctrines of the Catholic Church Understand how to live out your faith Perfect for small groups or parish-wide studies Get an overview of the Catechism from different perspectives Digital Download: You will have continued access to this product. Because of this accessibility, we do not offer refunds on our digital products or virtual experiences

"How to hand-wash Catholic style" reads the headline on an informational graphic from the Diocese of Dallas.

This is a printable page I made that even small children can use to fill out basic information about any saint. You could also call this a Saint notebooking page or a Saint writing prompt.

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So here's my list of the top nine (wink, wink) powerful novenas for Catholics to pray.

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. // Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” —Mt 5:14, 16-“My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love Thee. I ask for pardon...

Much scholarly material for Christians to defend the accuracy, integrity, & inspiration of Holy Scripture, against accusations of Bible "contradictions". Huge "biblical bibliography" is also included.

7 Sacraments – 10 Commandments – Works of Mercy – Precepts – Beatitudes – Gifts – Creed – Capital Sins And Virtues – Catholic Basics List Of The Dogm…

Resources for Catholic homeschooling, as well as information on the benefits and challenges of home education for Catholic families.

Before the infamous Chick Christian comic tracks there were books like "32 Sparks of Catholic Truth": Comics indorsed by the Catholic Church and written by priests. Drawn by artist Ralph V. Smith, these now-retro comics reflect a range of Church teaching for the laity. Fascinating glimpse into not only Catholic doctrine but another era of mass communication through the comic format.

This is a printable page I made that even small children can use to fill out basic information about any saint. You could also call this a Saint notebooking page or a Saint writing prompt.

I once heard a podcast described as "a magazine subscription for your ears" (quite a visual, no?). With less time to read the amazing blogs out there, and more friends asking if I'd listened to

By Very Rev. THOMAS S. PRESTON, V.G., As the soul informs the body of man and gives it vitality, so the Holy Spirit, as a soul to the church, communicates to her the gift of life. In the first creation of our race "the Lord God formed the body of man of the slime of the earth" ; but though formed, he had no life, " until the Creator breathed into his face the breath of life"; "then he became a living soul." Genesis ii. 7. This life was in the union of a living principle with the body, and it was in its own order. The human soul gave a human life, and to the vitalized body communicated its own energies. The animal frame awoke with all the properties of the rational and immortal principle which animated it. The eternal Spirit, however, is in the divine order, and the life which flows from Him is that of God. The energies He communicates are those of the divine Being; and the body which He animates possesses a life far above that of earth. This is the necessity of His operation, who always works as God. The life of the church may be seen in its birth, which is the new creation, in its indefectibility, and in its catholicity. 1. The Christian Fathers fail not to see in the creation of our mother Eve from the side of Adam the type of the formation of the church from the pierced breast of Jesus Christ. From Adam came forth, by the hand of God, the woman fully formed to be his bride and the mother of the human race. From second Adam on the cross came forth the blood and water which, through the agency of the Spirit, were to purify the fallen, and form a spouse for the Lamb. Thus the apostle draws the parallel between the bridegroom and the bride, and Christ and His church: "He is the head of the church, as the husband is the head of the wife " "This is a great sacrament, but I speak in Christ and the church." The bride of Jesus Christ is, then, formed by the operation of the Holy Spirit, and derives her life from her spouse, the Word made flesh. The coming of the divine Spirit into the body prepared for Him was like the breathing of the living soul into our father Adam. By one spiration the man began to live; by the other the race, dead in sin, was quickened to immortality. The church, in its corporate life, takes upon itself personality, and becomes joined in nuptial union to the heavenly Bridegroom. The communication of the Holy Spirit is the new creation. The first creation produces only a human life ; the second takes hold of eternity. If such were not the fruit of the presence of God in the church, we could not believe in that presence; since it could not be found in death or without the communication of life. "The law of the Spirit of life delivers us from the law of sin and death. We are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit." "In Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature, " "If any one be in Christ he is a new creature; the old things are passed away : behold, all things are made new."J "Christ is the Saviour of His body. No man ever hated his own flesh, but nourisheth and cherisheth it, as also Christ doth the church." The life of the church appears in its divine character, from the fact that it is the life of His body; and the body of the Son of God must of necessity be living, even as Christ lives. Moreover, that any one be made the member of this body, he must be born again of water and the Holy Ghost. As we have already seen, regeneration by holy Baptism is the means of union with the body of Christ. "By one Spirit are we all baptized into Christ, and so into one body, where we all drink of one Spirit." Where, then, the Holy Spirit dwells, where He works the grace of a new birth, and unites the members of the fallen Adam to the humanity of the Son of God, there must be true life, and the life of the Deity. In the communication of this life the Holy Ghost is the principal worker, and the water and the blood are applied by His power. The individual born again is passed from the corporate life of mere humanity to the new life of the body of the sanctified, who are made one in Christ, and nourished from His flesh and blood. This is the glory of the Christian Church, that it lives by the vitalizing energy of its soul, which is the Paraclete, proceeding eternally from the Father and the Son, and sent by both to complete the miracles of redemption.

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Restoring the Faith Media - We are boldly, authentically, and unapologetically Catholic. Pay our website a visit! Lots of broadcasts, articles and much more.

There are lots of misconceptions about the Catholic Church out there. Are you guilty of believing these 10 common Catholic stereotypes, myths, and misconceptions?

Allison Gingras, Reconciled To You Ministry, shares her Catholic Faith and always growing relationship with Jesus with laughter, honesty, and how it is lived in the everyday, ordinary of life! Embracing grace through Sacraments, Sacramentals, prayer and Scripture.

You don’t see things like this very often, but apparently these sorts of drawings explaining the faith or the liturgy used to be common. You can click on any image to enlarge it. Enjoy! [See also: 32 Beautiful Holy Cards From Another Era of the Church] [See also: 10 Reasons Some Women Are Wearing Veils in Church Again] [See also: 27 Fascinating Photos of Pre-Vatican II Catholicism] [

Are you helping students prepare to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation this year? Whether it's their First Confession or they need to review, this thorough packet of printable fact posters and activities will help them be fully prepared to receive God's grace and forgiveness through this beautiful sacrament. This unit includes: 1) Directions for Use 2) Reconciliation Facts and Making a Good Confession Mini Posters (color & bw copies) 3) Fill in the Blank activity with answer key 4) Four Elements of Reconciliation Matching Activity with answer key 5) Accident or Sin? activity with answer key 6) Reconciliation Sequencing Cut and Paste with answer key 7) Examination of Conscience cards 8) Writing Prompt – Prayer to the Holy Spirit for help making a good Confession. 9) My First Reconciliation Memory Sheet 10) Thank You to Jesus for Forgiving Me Writing Prompt **SEE PREVIEW FOR MORE DETAILS!** Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺ Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺

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If you are looking for the physical book for What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith, click here. Note: New to e-books, or unfamiliar with them? Check out our e-book answers page, here, for more information! Discover the Amazing Riches of the Catholic Faith What is the Catholic Church all about? What does it mean to be Catholic? What do Catholics actually believe? The Catholic Church is extraordinary. Founded by Christ himself, the Catholic Church is where we encounter God in his Word, his sacraments, and his saints. The Church faithfully proclaims the fullness of faith, leaving no truth out. It proclaims the fullness of life, leaving no person out. It calls all to repent and to believe in God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the source of all life and salvation. Maybe you’ve been Catholic your entire life. Maybe you’re just beginning to explore the Catholic Faith. Wherever you are in your journey, you will be profoundly moved by the beauty and the richness of the Catholic Church. Written by Marcellino D’Ambrosio and Andrew Swafford, What We Believe presents and explains the essential teachings of the Catholic Faith in a readable, approachable way. In it you will discover: What Catholics truly believe Who Catholics are and how we are called to live The blessings of Creation, redemption, and newness of life in the Holy Spirit The profound gift of the sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist, the source and summit of our Faith How to imitate Christ through prayer, through personal conversion, and through love for others. And more!