Pope Francis blasts divorced remarried 'excommunication' urges open sacrament

 On his audience in Rome. Pope Francis blasted divorced remarried 'excommunication' reported CNN on August 5. The Pontiff says remarried Catholics need the sacrament just like the rest of the faithful. According to the catechism, divorced remarried Catholics cannot receive communion unless the first marriage was annulled. That's a complicated process that determine if the first marriage was sacramental or not. However, the prelate says keeping any divorced remarried Catholic from communion is more hurtful that helpful to their spiritual welfare.Pope Francis blasts divorced remarried 'excommunication' urges open sacrament

Free Easter Printables, Crafts, Devotions, Prayers, Games for Catholics

Easter is the major feast day in the Catholic church. For forty days of Lent we've fasted, prayed and journeyed with Our Lord in His walk to Golgotha. Lent is like an inward spiritual pilgrimage that takes place amid our everyday lives. Children in the Catholic faith take part in this journey as well. Some are making first reconciliation and are preparing for first Holy Eucharist. At the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, catecumens and candidates will be welcomed into the Church. Many will be baptized. The new Easter candle is lit for the first time. The sacred oils are blessed on Holy Thursday. The parish priest renews his vows of ordination. The Holy Eucharist is placed in repose for the three days of the triduum in a solemn and lovely pageant.

These are only a few of the awesome and significant events we Catholics celebrate in at Easter and the Holy Week preceding it. Children see, hear and celebrate many wondrous experiences at Eastertide. Some may be new or unremembered from last year. Here are several websites for you to print free Easter materials for your students or children to explore the lovely symbolism and ritual of Easter in the Catholic Church.  Read more

Lenten Tablecloth or Altar cloth Craft Activity

Since Lent focuses on the passion and death of Our Lord and His sacrificial offering in the Eucharist, I decided to make a Lenten tablecloth to focus our thoughts upon the Passion of Christ. It was a family activity that we all could share in and have a part. As homeschoolers, we spent Lent in special devotional activities. You can make on just as easily with your family, classroom or religious education class. Here's how