Teaching the Faith with Current Events

Our Spiritual Unity in a Time of Crisis - August 2020

In this eLesson, students will learn what the Catechism proclaims about the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and consider the ways in which the Holy Spirit is at work in the world amid this health crisis.

Mary’s Month and Mother’s Day - May 2020

Mother's Day provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the wonderful and miraculous gift of motherhood as we experience it both in our families and in the universal Church. Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!

COVID-19: Solidarity during Social Distancing - March 2020

In this eLesson students will explore what the Church teaches about the principle of solidarity. In these trying and uncertain times, cultivating the virtue of solidarity will help us to love our neighbor and carry out the Works of Mercy in our lives.

The Coronavirus: Confronting Fear with Faith - March 2020

In this eLesson students will explore the hope that our faith in Jesus Christ gives us, discuss His call to have no fear, and consider ways we can reflect His love into the world around us, especially amid the current coronavirus crisis.

Valentine’s Day - February 2020

Valentine’s Day provides an opportunity for us to reflect on the love of Jesus Christ, which, through the grace of the Sacraments, nurtures and cultivates all other loves and relationships!