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Ann C. Kearney, who served the Catechetical Office for more than twenty years, died on April 14 in her 92nd year of life. May she rest in peace.

Sunday, April 22nd, is Earth Day. How will your family and faith formation program be celebrating? “Beyond a Throwaway Culture-Reduce Waste, Grow Community” is a one-hour educational program that includes prayers, readings, actions, and a video, designed to raise awareness on how the overuse of single-use disposable plastics contributes to what Pope Francis calls “the throwaway culture.”

It can be easy to forget our Easter joy. But in the Catholic Church, we’re still celebrating Easter and will continue to all the way to Pentecost, celebrated this year on May 20. Here are some ideas for catechists and parents.

The Vatican released the latest Apostolic Exhortation from Pope Francis: Gaudete et Exsultate: On the call to holiness in today’s world.