Heroes of Justice Quiz • Generations of Faith

Many people have gone before us and have given a great deal, sometimes their very lives, for the sake of those who suffer from poverty and injustice. Use this quiz at home or at a parish gathering to learn about some of our heroes of justice.

Exploring All Saints' Day: The Communion of Saints • Generations of Faith

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The Communion of Saints is the community or family of the entire people of God. This activity will give your family the opportunity to reflect on the Communion of Saints - those holy people who have gone before us, and those living among us.

Saintly Nature Walk • Generations of Faith

Use the beauty of the month of October to prepare for the celebration of All Saints' Day on November 1. Plan some family time outside where you can enjoy the brilliant colors of autumn and share your reflections on the lives of the Saints.

Faithful Citizenship

Praying with the Saints Who Took a Stand

Think of some of the heroes of our world, people who have taken a stand to make the world a better place. As a family, pray with them for a society which promotes the life and dignity of every person, for a world in which people look at everyone across the globe as part of one and the same human family.

Communion of Saints

Children will develop a deeper understanding of the communion of saints as a union of those who accept God's gifts and share them with others in order to build stronger unity among the human family.

Communion of Saints

Facilitator Background

Prepare to facilitate a session on the communion of saints, reflecting upon the unity among Christians which contributes to understanding of the Church.

Communion of Saints

Litany of Saints

The Litany of the Saints is a great prayer for use throughout the year, especially at those times during which we need special guidance or graces.

Communion of Saints

Who is Your Role Model?

Explore contemporary heroes of the Catholic faith.

Communion of Saints

Explore and live the spirit of our belief in the communion of saints: God's holy gifts for God's holy people.

Communion of Saints

Movie Recommendation

Communion of Saints movie recommendation: Sky High.

Communion of Saints

Recommended Reading and Weblinks

Book, video, and website recommendations related to the communion of saints.

Communion of Saints

Youth participants will learn how to enrich their lives by participating in the Communion of Saints.

Communion of Saints

Adult participants learn to accept and share God's gifts with others in order to build stronger unity among the human family, both living and deceased. Participants will build up the communion of saints by acting upon the links we experience with each other through the celebration of Eucharist.

Communion of Saints: Holiness • Generations of Faith

Virtue Reality

Explore the idea of holiness within your family.

Communion of Saints Meal Ritual • Generations of Faith

Use this meal ritual to share stories about the Saints.

Communion of Saints Ritual Moments • Generations of Faith

Explore the themes of Holy Gifts & Holy People in relation to the Communion of Saints.

Communion of Saints Table Prayer • Generations of Faith

In this table prayer, we focus on the Communion of Saints, which calls us to unity with each other and joins us to Christ.

Francis of Assisi Faith Festival • Faith Festivals

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This Faith Festival helps an intergenerational group explore key events in the life of St. Francis of Assisi. Participants also discover principles of Franciscan peacemaking and how they apply to their families, schools, workplaces, and communities. • By Jim Merhaut

St. Oscar Romero Faith Festival • Faith Festivals

Archbishop Oscar Romero was canonized on October 14, 2018 in San Salvador. This Faith Festival is an opportunity to invite households to celebrate his life and to examine how they too are called to serve and to advocate for the rights and dignity of others. • By Mariette Martineau

Amazing Saints Faith Festival • Faith Festivals

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A 90-minute intergenerational learning session on the saints. • By Jane Angha