6 Hidden graces of having a child with autism
Amid the struggles of raising a child with autism, parents uncover unexpected grace, strength, and sacred joy. There’s a quiet beauty in the unexpected. When we picture parenthood, many of … Learn More
Category: Youth/ Schools
How to explain a conclave to your kids
As a member of the “JPII generation,” I didn’t experience a church conclave until I was a college student. Even then, it was difficult to understand the ins and outs … Learn More
Teaching children the value of boundaries through example
It can be difficult for today’s kids to understand and appreciate why boundaries are important. We live in a world saturated with social media apps where limits on behaviors and … Learn More
6 personal safety rules to teach your child
Talking to children about safe and unsafe touching is essential — especially at a young age. These conversations help protect your child and affirm their God-given dignity. 1. Talk about … Learn More
4 Ways to protect your kids from ‘deepfake’ tech
The rise of artificial intelligence is already changing how we work and use our free time. Clever people have found all sorts of uses for the technology. However, AI has … Learn More
Empowering God’s Children: A Superpowered Mission to Keep Kids Safe
In a vibrant new initiative that blends faith, creativity, and safety education, the Archdiocese of Newark has launched a bold reimagining of its Virtus® Empowering God’s Children™ program. This longstanding … Learn More
Catholic school students honored as “outstanding”
Each year, schools across the Archdiocese of Newark are invited to select one 8th grade student who displays academic excellence while also exemplifying “Catholic values in word and deed.” The … Learn More
Union Catholic students and alum save lives with blood donations
Union Catholic High School partnered with New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) for a special blood drive on Friday, March 21, as the school surpassed 1,500 blood donations over the past … Learn More
Catholic school official, high school student testify in Trenton on nursing funding
Lack of full-time state-funded nurses would have serious impacts on nonpublic schools, New Jersey lawmakers heard March 25 in testimony delivered by Catholic school representatives in Trenton. Bonnie Milecki, assistant … Learn More
Lesson plan to help kids understand the Feast of the Annunciation
Ready to teach children about the miraculous moment when the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, changing the course of salvation history? Here’s a ready-to-use lesson about the Feast of the … Learn More