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St. Dominic and the Rosary

Looking for a way to plant the Rosary deeply in your child’s heart? St. Dominic and the Rosary is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that…

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Help Children Learn the Rosary

The Rosary is a beautiful prayer to share with our children, but it can be hard for children (and adults) to keep their focus while…

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Building Blocks of Faith Pocket Guides

I absolutely love the Building Blocks of Faith Catechism of the Seven Sacraments and The Holy Mass books, so I was excited to see that…

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Two Family-Friendly Ways to Explore the Life of Carlo Acutis

One of my favorite quotes from soon-to-be St. Carlo Acutis is that “all people are born as originals but many die as photocopies.” Why do…

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Posted in 1st grade 2nd grade Book Reviews Kindergarten Preschool Religion

Teach Children About the Power of God’s Voice

Teach young children about the tremendous power of God’s voice with When God Speaks, a lovely picture book written by Hunter Leonard and illustrated by…

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Enhancing Moral Understanding Through Pro-Life Lessons

Learning about and practicing the Theological Virtues of faith, hope, and charity and the Cardinal Virtues of prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude help us not…

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Praying with the Saints on their Feast Days through Lent and Life

Every Lent, what we plan to do for prayer, fasting, and almsgiving seems to get more complicated or overwhelming. Lent is surely a special time…

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Posted in 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade Book Reviews Religion

Introduce Middle-School Students to Biblical Heroes

In Biblical Heroes: Stories of Faith and Courage, Mark Hart introduces children to Abel, Isaac, Joseph, Miriam, Ruth, David, Josiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, Esther, Mary, The…

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Teaching Children to Use Their Imagination When Praying the Rosary

I write Catholic fiction. Before I type my first word, I spend a lot of time visualizing a scene. I look up people, time periods,…

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Posted in Religion The Homeschooling Life

Try Prayer! It Works! Contest

Contest from Family Rosary Holy Cross Ministries This year’s theme, “Prayer, My Pathway to Peace,” will help you and your family unite in a deeper…

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