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Lent is a little like that desert for us. It’s a special time when God invites us to slow down and make time for him. Life can feel very busy. We have school, sports, activities, screens, worries, but Lent gently presses pause and helps us remember and focus on what matters most.

In your Catholic school do you write "JMJ" on the top of your test papers? Do you know what it means? It means, "Jesus, Mary, and Joseph" and every time you write it you are asking the Holy Family to be with you! So why are they known as the Holy Family? Keep reading to learn more!

Saint John literally walked with Jesus. As the longest living apostle, he spent is later years writing about the life of Jesus and the early church and is the author of the Book of Revelation. Keep reading to learn more about this close friend and apostle of our Lord!

Consider praying these special evening prayers with your family as we count down to Christmas!

The immovable Saint Lucy! Curious? Keep reading!

Does your church celebrate Bambinelli Sunday? What is it? Let's learn more!

On Dec. 6, the faithful commemorate a bishop in the early church who was known for generosity and love of children. Born in Lycia in Asia Minor around the late third or fourth century, Saint Nicholas of Myra is more than just the inspiration for the modern day Santa, but he is proof that Santa IS real!

The story of St. Francis Xavier's early life would not make you think he was on the path to sainthood, but that is certainly where he ended up with a little help from his friends! Want to learn more? Keep reading!

On November 30, the church remembers St. Andrew the Apostle, a close personal friend of Jesus!

Jesus Christ is King of the Universe!

November 21 If you ever doubted that you can be a holy person, this feast of the church reminds you! This feast commemorates Mary being presented in the Temple at the age of 3!

On Nov. 18, Archbishop James F. Checchio will be formally welcomed to his new office as Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans. So, what's a coadjutor archbishop and who is Archbishop Checchio? Keep reading to learn more!

When you see a bishop at church or in a picture, you might notice three unusual things he wears or carries. They aren’t costumes or fancy jewelry. They’re holy symbols that tell a story about his job. Each one shows that the bishop shares in the work of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who leads and loves his people. Let’s meet each one and learn what it means!

Did you know there was a real saint that lived and worked in New Orleans less than 150 years ago and that a school here in New Orleans is home to a shrine in her honor? Learn more about the life of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, who had a special love for children and immigrants as we look ahead to her memorial on November 13!

After spending years talking to parents and studying the research about the effects of social media on children, St. Catherine of Siena School in Metairie has implemented a new school-wide social media policy with a goal of keeping their students safe online and forming them into digital disciples.

Have you ever wondered why the priests and deacons wear such funny and colorful clothes (called vestments) on the altar? Have you ever wondered why they wear these vestments? Keep reading to learn more!

How many times has your mom or dad or teacher prayed to St. Jude for you? After you read this installment of Kids' Clarion on Saints Jude and Simon, apostles and friends of Jesus, you might want to think about changing your ways from being an impossible cause! Keep reading to learn more!

You hear is name in Mass often before the Gospel readings, but did you know that St. Luke the Evangelist also wrote the Acts of the Apostles AND traveled with St. Paul making much of this important Book of the Bible a first hand account of the early church? So how did Luke come to get involved in writing everything down? Let's find out!

In every church, there is a special chair where the priest or bishop sits. This chair is called the presider’s chair. That chair isn’t just a place for the priest to sit. It reminds us of Jesus! The word presider means “the one who leads.” Curious to learn more? Keep reading!