Children

February is a tough month for our family, bringing the anniversaries of our twins’ deaths. Each year I find myself answering hard questions from our sons about their sisters. Why did they die? Where are they now? Will I get to see them again?

In the simple words of a child, I hear loud echoes of three core Christian convictions that are worth remembering as we start a new year.

From an introduction to the Blessed Sacrament for young readers to important life lessons for teens, these nine books will engage, educate and entertain Catholic youth.

The big news at the Capitol last week was the release by the Minnesota House and Senate of their budget targets. These targets are important because they set a framework for how much spending each committee is allowed to do in relationship to the overall state budget. 

Immigrant advocates have become increasingly concerned about the welfare of migrant children in detention, including reports the federal government has received thousands of complaints of sexual abuse of these minors.

Two recently published books encourage parents in this crucial role for the future of the church and give them the tools they need to do it in today’s world.

“The First Advent” contains stories and activities designed to prepare children’s hearts and minds for the arrival of Baby Jesus.

From Denver to New York City, the country’s Catholic bishops have joined a chorus of organizations, institutions and high-profile individuals urging the Trump administration to stop separating children from their parents as they seek respite in the U.S. from dire conditions in their home countries, largely in Central America.