Unity Candle Questions Answered

Posted by Danielle Bean in Marriage on Friday, January 02, 2009

In this week’s Coffee Talk, an interesting question came up on the subject of unity candles used at weddings.

Kristen, who knew of an engaged couple who do not want to have a “unity candle” at their wedding, but are concerned that it might be a required part of the ceremony, wrote:

“I think a unity candle is a beautiful symbol of families coming together but I had never heard of it being a part of... READ MORE 

Seeking Your Input

Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Friday, January 02, 2009

For Faith and Family magazine, we’re working on a guide to Catholic family spirituality. We are particularly interested in books, products, toys, or services that have enhanced your family’s faith life in the following areas:

1. Mass
2. Prayer
3. Confession
4. Community Service

We’d love to hear about items that nurture the faith life of parents, families, or children.

If you have an item to recommend, please send a brief description of the product, along with the ways you have used it and how it has helped your family (again—brief!) to me by email.

I will forward your responses to Lori Hadacek, the writer working on this project, and she will be in touch with any further questions.

Thanks so much for your help!

The Scene of the Sacrament

Posted by Lisa Hendey in Marriage on Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Part of the joy of visiting Notre Dame this weekend was visiting the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University. 

On May 31, 1986, I walked down the aisle of this magnificent church, escorted by my parents on either side, and married the love of my life.  The Basilica is the church every bride dreams of for her wedding.  Stunningly beautiful, the Basilica is the spiritual center of the campus... READ MORE 

Confession Confessions

Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Monday, September 29, 2008

I finally went to Confession this past weekend.

For a long time, my goal has been to get myself and my kids who are old enough to Confession once a month, but I often fall short of that. Why is it so hard to keep myself on a regular Confession schedule?

I’d like to blame someone else for my failures, and that would be easy enough to do. At the church closest to my house, Confession is only available... READ MORE 

What’s in a Name?

Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Tuesday, August 26, 2008

My almost-seventeen year old Eric had his first meeting for the second year of his Confirmation program on Sunday night.  As we parents reviewed Safe Environment policies with the Youth Minister, the teens met to discuss the process of choosing a Confirmation name.  They will be confirmed in January, so the discernment process begins now as they consider their potential patrons.

Driving home with... READ MORE 

Amazing Grace

Posted by Rebecca Teti in Family on Thursday, July 10, 2008

Two children, actual conversation on the way to Confession:

She: (whining) How come I always get the middle seat?
He: (triumphantly) Ha!
She: Mo-om! No fair, he always gets his way.
He: Don’t be such a baby, you always get your way, and besides, my legs are longer.
She: So?

Et cetera. (You know the tone in which all this was delivered.)

Same children, actual conversation immediately after Confession:... READ MORE 

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