The Cat’s Pope
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Tim Drake in Features
Only three years ago, like so many other Catholics, we eagerly listened to the radio together as a family, awaiting the announcement of who our new pope would be.
I can still remember the excitement on our daughter Claire’s face when she heard his first name — Joseph — because we live in a town named... READ MORE
From Fat to Fit
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Carmen Staicer in Features
My last two babies were born 16 months apart.
Losing weight was hard — too hard, I reasoned — and besides, I was busy raising my children.
My husband had pledged to marry me for better or for worse, and so he’d have to be happy with me the way I was. We weren’t going to get divorced, so I could relax... READ MORE
Are We There YET?
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Mary Ellen Barrett in Features
A friend of mine recently confided in me that she felt completely overwhelmed by the thought of an upcoming family vacation with her small children.
It would be a beach vacation, she told me, and she predicted that her days would consist of packing up the little ones, trekking them to the beach, and... READ MORE
Open House
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Tammy Darling in Features
Refrigerator raids, loud mu sic, and a lot of horsing around may not sound like fun to you, but to your kids and their friends it’s heaven on earth. Yes, kids — especially teens — can be loud, expensive, and at times, can rattle your nerves, but the time, money, and energy you spend on them now is... READ MORE
Teen Faith Resource Guide
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Tim Drake in Features
With our eldest child on the verge of his teen years, I’ve often wondered what materials are out there to help guide my children through this volatile time in their lives. I was pleasantly surprised to find a vast variety of resources available to help teens retain and grow in their Catholic faith —... READ MORE
‘The Pope and Me’ writing contest!
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Danielle Bean in Features
Rules:
Schools must select essays and send only the top five.
Families may submit one essay per child in each age category.
Details:
1. There will be two age categories: (a) 3rd - 5th grade (b) 6th - 8th grade
2. Essays should be 500 words or less.
3. Please submit typed essays only.
4. Please submit... READ MORE
