Dear Families, Families teach a sense of togetherness and community. It is in the family that we learn that we are dependent on one another and where we learn to work together and live together. In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus sends out the 72 disciples in pairs, a sign that we are to work together…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE Our calling as disciples of Christ is to evangelize. To be honest, it’s something many of us aren’t entirely comfortable with. Anyone who has ever felt ill-equipped to share the faith with family or friends should be reassured by today’s Gospel. Jesus’ early followers probably felt unprepared to share the news…
Dear Families, We had a great time at our True North Vacation Bible School! The kids learned how to trust Jesus in every part of their lives while exploring parts of Alaska. Of course, we couldn’t do it without our station leaders, group leaders and volunteers so a big THANK YOU to all who helped…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE Too often, we conceive of our earthly pilgrimage as a convoluted maze we must travel by ourselves. Consequently, many of us either ignore the question altogether or become overwhelmed by how ill-equipped we are for the task. But in today’s Gospel, Jesus indicates that confusion was never part of his plan.…
Faith Formation News Dear Families, In our age of fast food and eating on the go, families often find that they are not eating meals together at a dinner table. As a family, look back over the past week and recall how many meals were eaten together and how many meals were eaten alone or…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE Today’s feast is set apart to reverence the gift of Jesus in the Eucharist. In our limited human capacity, this concept can feel abstract, and we may struggle to understand it. In these moments, I find that pondering the person of Jesus Christ in the Gospels illuminates my mind and heart.…
Dear Families, On this Trinity Sunday think about each Person of the Trinity by doing an extended reflection on the Sign of the Cross. Gather the family together for a time of meditative prayer. You may consider playing some instrumental music in the background. Bring a notebook or prayer journal to write down your reflections.…