We have countless opportunities throughout our days to follow Mary’s example and say yes to God. Whether that yes answers something as minor as holding our tongues when we could say something unkind, whether it’s something major like adopting a child, or whether it’s anything in between, God cherishes every yes we give Him, as they are all signs of our love.

Two of my favorite resources for teaching the Catholic faith to children are Catechism of the Seven Sacraments and The Holy Mass, both part of the Building Blocks of Faith Series.

This little book is a fabulous tool for learning about some incredible saints—some I knew, many I hadn’t heard of before. The sections are short, just a few paragraphs, and, as the title states, full of fun facts.

Parents who are planning to prepare a child for First Communion this year may want to check out Fed by the Lord: At-Home Scriptural Formation to Prepare Children for First Communion by Leonard J. DeLorenzo.

Why “you do you” may not be the most loving response.

In Rescued: True Stories for Catholic Kids, Swegart shares stories of supernatural encounters with angels or heroic people who put themselves at great risk to save the lives of others. While these stories are aimed at kids in the 8-12 year-old range, adults can appreciate them as well. #bookreview #middlegrade

Look and Learn: Words for Catholic Kids is a book that can help everyone in a family learn about the names of Catholic people, objects, and ideas, while also fostering conversation about the faith.

Delight in this illustrated treasury of stories taken from Catholic history. Learn about John Bosco’s angelic guardian dog, the mysterious movement of Mary’s Holy House of Nazareth, the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima and more.

Bringing our children up to know and love the Lord is a sacred duty we take very seriously, but we may not always have a sense of the best way to bring the Faith to life, in our homeschool lessons. Today, it’s my joy to welcome homeschooling mom, Olivia Spears, to talk about The Importance of Beauty and Story in Catechesis.

Philo and Sophie: Philosophy for Children is a dynamic new video series that gives parents and teachers a powerful tool to form young people in authentic love and respect for the preborn, elderly, disabled, and terminally ill.