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Holidays and Special Occasions

All time belongs to God. To help us recognize this, the Catholic Church marks the passage of time with a cycle of seasons and feasts that invites us, year after year, to deepen our relationship with Jesus. Choose an article below for more information on Catholic seasons, feasts, and holy days of the Church year.

  • Advent and Christmas

    • Blessing the Christmas Ornaments
    • Blessing the Family Christmas Tree
    • Find the Story Behind the Christmas Stories
    • Holidays Enough
  • Lent and Easter

    • Living for Others During Lent
    • Waiting for the Easter Eggs to Hatch
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  • Mother's Day

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