By Susan Ciancio Someone asked me recently what I thought were the principal responsibilities of a Catholic parent. The first answer that popped into my… Read More »The Faith Starts at Home. So Does the Fight for Life.
By Susan Ciancio Like so many parents, Ruggero and Maria Teresa Badano longed for the gift of a child, and for more than a decade,… Read More »Blessed Chiara Badano: A Model of Faith, Love, and Joyful Suffering
By Susan Ciancio It’s fitting that we celebrate St. John Paul II’s feast day on October 22, during Respect Life Month. If you’ve ever read… Read More »8 Inspiring St. John Paul II Quotes on the Sanctity of Life
By Susan Ciancio Throughout October, we celebrate Respect Life Month—a month dedicated to reflecting upon God’s gift of life to all of us. It’s a… Read More »More Than an Essay: 6 Reasons to Encourage Your Child to Enter Our Contest
By Susan Ciancio “The quality of a civilization can be measured by the respect it has for its weakest members. There is no other criterion.”… Read More »More Than Diapers: Three Organizations Bring Hope to Families of Children with Down Syndrome
By Susan Ciancio On October 1, we celebrate the feast of a very special saint who helps us all realize that every action we take… Read More »St. Thérèse and the Little Way: How Small Acts Can Change the World
By Susan Ciancio What if your child could write an essay that would change the way someone thinks? What if your child’s words could make… Read More »Teaching Kids to Defend Life Starts with Giving Them a Voice
By Susan Ciancio September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a time for “people [to] unite from all corners of the world to raise awareness and to… Read More »When They Forget, We Remember: Teaching Children to Honor the Elderly
By Susan Ciancio Twenty-five years ago this week, our entire nation watched in horror as terrorists hijacked four planes, crashed three into buildings, and killed… Read More »From 9/11 to Charlie Kirk: Remembering Why Every Life Matters
By Susan Ciancio Holy role models have always been crucial for children, but they are especially important today. Our children’s lives are fraught with battles… Read More »Kids Don’t Need Perfect Role Models; They Need the Saints
By Susan Ciancio Behind nearly every great son is a very special mother. This week, we celebrate both a mother and her son, as August… Read More »She Prayed for Years. Then Her Son Became a Saint.
By Susan Ciancio I recently met some cradle Catholics who had a very limited knowledge of our faith. Don’t get me wrong; they love the… Read More »7 Fun Ways to Teach Faith-Filled Values at Home