• Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary
    Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary
    by Living Liturgically
    October is dedicated to the Rosary and that is because of this special feast: the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary on Oct. 7. This title belonging to the Blessed Mother comes from an important moment in history when the Pope asked the people to pray the Rosary for protection. Spoiler alert: the Christian forces won! Keep reading to learn more!
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  • Memorial of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos
    Memorial of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos
    by Living Liturgically
    On Oct. 5, the whole church celebrates the memorial of a man who walked the streets of New Orleans less than 200 years ago! You can even visit his shrine in the Garden District. Do you know this Holy Man of God? Click through to learn more about the exemplary life of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos!
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  • Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi
    Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi
    by Living Liturgically
    You know him as the Patron Saint of Pets, but St. Francis of Assisi is so much more! After an incredible conversion, St. Francis devoted his life to God giving us an example of how to love God and all of his creation and even gave us the first Nativity scene at Christmas. Want to learn more about this heroic man of God? Keep reading!
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  • Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels
    Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels
    by Living Liturgically
    You've probably seen the images and heard the prayer, but what do you really know about our Guardian Angels? Keep reading to learn more!
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  • Footprints for Life Making Strides at St. Dominic
    Footprints for Life Making Strides at St. Dominic
    by Kim Roberts
    Footprints For Life was started in 2019 by a parent volunteer, because of her passion for pro-life ministry and her belief that the earlier you become involved in understanding all human life deserves respect, the better. Today, the 111-member group gathers each month to pray, reflect, and learn about what it means to make life-giving choices every day.
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  • The Case of the Missing Principal
    The Case of the Missing Principal
    by Kim Roberts
    On Sept. 3 St. Philip Neri Principal Richard Hill mysteriously went missing leaving several items askew in his office. What was the school to do?
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  • God's Word Deserves a Place of Honor
    God's Word Deserves a Place of Honor
    by Betty-Ann Hickey
    At Mass, the priest, deacon or reader reads the Bible to us from a special stand called an ambo. The ambo is not just any stand or table – it is set apart for one very important purpose: to share God’s Word with us.
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  • Little Wonders: Our Family Table
    Little Wonders: Our Family Table
    by Betty-Ann Hickey
    Little Wonders columnist Betty-Ann Hickey shares insight into the significance of the altar in church and what the different styles and materials symbolize for us as Catholic Christians.
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  • The Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel & Raphael
    The Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel & Raphael
    by Living Liturgically
    Did you know the church teaches there are seven archangels who stand before the Lord in Heaven? Three of them are celebrated by the church today for their service to the Kingdom of God! And while you think you might now their stories, learn more about the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael with us as we celebrate the day traditionally known as Michaelmass!
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  • Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, AKA Padre Pio
    Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, AKA Padre Pio
    by Living Liturgically
    Padre Pio thought he was just a priest, and then one day, he received a mysterious gift: the stigmata! Want to learn more? Keep reading!
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  • An Examination of Conscience for Kids!
    by Ascension Press
    The archdiocesan-wide "Evening of Confession" is September 17 and Archbishop Aymond has invited families to go to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation together! Get your heart, mind, and soul ready with this Examination of Conscience written just for kids from Ascension Media!
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  • Feast of the Nativty of the Blessed Virgin Mary
    Feast of the Nativty of the Blessed Virgin Mary
    by Living Liturgically
    September 8 is Mary's birthday! How will you celebrate?
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  • Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul
    Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul
    How many of you have a Young Vincentian organization at school? If you do, take time to learn about the saint who started it all and whose feast day we celebrate on September 27!
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  • St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Prays It Forward
    St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Prays It Forward
    by Kim Roberts/Kids Clarion Online
    The social media post asked parents and parishioners to pick a teacher and pray diligently for 30 straight days starting with the first day of school on Aug. 6. But much like a secret Santa, the person praying does not let the teacher know that they are praying for them individually. Participants were asked to “have faith that God would move in the teacher’s lives.”
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  • Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross
    Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross
    by Living Liturgically
    Did you know there was a time after Jesus's resurrection when Christians were persecuted for believing in Jesus Christ? Roman Emperor Constantine put an end to the persecution when he started believing, and it is his mother, St. Helena who went to Jerusalem and found the True Cross of Christ! Learn more about this great feast, celebrated on September 14!
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  • Little Wonders: Two Tables, One Meal
    Little Wonders: Two Tables, One Meal
    by Betty-Ann Hickey
    When you walk into a church, you’ll notice two important pieces of furniture near the front: the altar and the ambo. They are two special tables where we are fed by God, not with regular food, but with something even better. Let’s take a closer look!
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  • Little Wonders: Be Curious at Mass!
    Little Wonders: Be Curious at Mass!
    by Betty-Ann Hickey
    Mass is like a mystery story and there are clues all around you. It’s something amazing that you can explore. There is so much to learn and discover. Did you know that at Mass we use a special language that uses symbols to teach us about God?
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  • Move over Bobby Fischer, here comes Andrew Ochs
    Move over Bobby Fischer, here comes Andrew Ochs
    by Kim Roberts
    The chess team of St. Catherine of Siena School, coached by Chris McKinnie, won the Louisiana State Scholastic Chess Championships in May, led by third-grader Andrew Ochs, who captured the kindergarten through fourth grade division for the second year in a row.
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  • Kids: Don’t take a vacation from God during the summer
    Kids: Don’t take a vacation from God during the summer
    by Archbishop Gregory Aymond
    Dear Young Church, The end of the school year is quickly approaching, and I am sure that you are looking forward to some time of relaxation and fun during the summer months.
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  • Students receive the body of Christ at St. Thérèse Academy
    Students receive the body of Christ at St. Thérèse Academy
    by Kim Roberts
    For the first time in school history, students at St. Thérèse Academy were able to receive first Communion on campus after going through sacramental preparation in their religion classes.
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