Dear Families, Families rely on selfless love. Parents show love for their children not just when it’s convenient, but whenever their children’s needs must be met. Imagine if the members of a family were concerned only with their own needs. How quickly things would fall apart! In the story of the Good Samaritan, we learn…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Dear Families, Summer is approaching! Here’s how families can make it a faith-filled summer: Prayer Make time for individual and family prayer, including morning and evening prayers, and incorporate prayer into daily activities. Family Activities Engage in faith-based activities together, such as attending Mass, reading scripture, and discussing faith-related topics. Summer Faith Formation Explore summer…
Dear Families, Any family that has tried to sit down to a family dinner or packed the car for a trip has heard children argue at least once about who should sit where. To sit next to someone, especially if that person is important, is to have a place of honor. Jesus has this place…