This year has a different feel. The energy and passion for my ministry continues to stir within me. I enjoy teaching and giving witness to my faith. As our religious education year is about to begin another layer surfaces; the stories and reports of bishops, who in the past, shielded predatory priests from criminal prosecution. Anger, frustration, outrage at a
Read moreMaking connections: Parents and the Sacrament of Reconciliation – Throughout this time of sacramental preparation, I am becoming more and more convinced that the Sacrament of Reconciliation is about parenting, and providing parents with the support and encouragement needed to raise loving and faith-filled children. The graces of the sacrament Reconciliation affirms the role of parenting. The Church accompanies parents
Read moreThe Time is Now! First Sunday of Advent – the Gospel reading speaks with great urgency – Be prepared! Beware! Keep Alert! Stay Awake! For you do not know when the Master of the house will come. [Mark 13] What is it that you’re waiting for? Preparing for? For me, the Advent Season reminds me to center, to be
Read moreWe enter into Week 10 of sacramental preparation for Reconciliation. Step-by-step the sacramental process draws upon teachable moments, one in particular speaks to the heart ~ Our Father.
Read morePreparation for the celebration of Reconciliation enters its eighth week.
Read moreWe continue our Journey towards First Reconciliation – our lesson design for this week: to create a space along with prompts for the children to discover and articulate the best version of myself.
Read moreThe start of Religious Education marks the beginning of our journey towards first Reconciliation. At our parish, St. Nicholas in Evanston IL, the children and parents celebrate the sacrament on Saturday, February 3, 2018
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