By Susan Ciancio
The month of February is dedicated to the Holy Family, so it’s fitting that Lent begins this month. We at the Culture of Life Studies Program want to help strengthen your family’s values and accompany you along your Lenten journey as you learn to model your lives after Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. That’s why we created three daily reflection booklets.
These downloadable booklets are unique in that they are meant to be read aloud and discussed as a family. They don’t discuss any sensitive topics, so they can be read to children of all ages. Throughout the pages of these booklets, we discuss Church teaching, the Bible, wisdom from the saints, and more. Watch your family grow in holiness as they increase their knowledge and understanding of pro-life values.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains, “The family is the community in which, from childhood, one can learn moral values, begin to honor God, and make good use of freedom.” It goes on to say that “the family should live in such a way that its members learn to care and take responsibility for the young, the old, the sick, the handicapped, and the poor.”
Our booklets help facilitate this!
As parents, we know that, outside of our faith, family is the greatest gift we have been given. Thus, it is our responsibility to provide our children with the tools they need on the path to heaven. These booklets can be just one part of your home arsenal to nurture their souls, to teach them that all people matter, and to equip them with the tools to live pro-life values.
CLSP’s three booklets are meant for daily use and provide a structured yet accessible way to focus on the joy of Christ’s Resurrection. Each is unique!
- Culture-of-Life Voices of the Bible: 40 Days of Stories and Reflections for the Entire Family
This booklet leads families through inspirational biblical stories that highlight compassion, courage, and care for others. Each day features a story from Scripture, a reflection, discussion questions, and a quote from the Book of Wisdom, encouraging families to reflect on their own actions and the power of using their voices to care for others. - A Lenten Journey with the Holy Spirit and the Saints
Focused on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, this booklet pairs daily Bible verses and reflections with saints whose lives embodied those gifts. Each entry includes a short saint biography, a prayer, and a practical suggestion for living out that gift in daily life. - Build a Culture of Life This Lent
Drawing on Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the wisdom of the saints, this resource offers daily reflections paired with concrete, family-friendly actions. Each day provides practical ideas – both educational and engaging – for living out a culture of life in everyday situations.
There truly is something for everyone in the family! Download one, two, or all three, and in just a handful of minutes each day, find that pro-life values are blooming in your home as you create your own holy family.