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Healthy Summer Snacks Your Children Will Love

in this blog, we’re going to give you some of our favorite recipes for easy, (mostly) healthy summer snacks.


San José y el Día del Padre / Saint Joseph and Father’s Day

San José y el Día del Padre / Saint Joseph and Father’s Day


#Blessed

When the concept of a hashtag on social media surged in popularity, one of the most frequently used hashtags was #blessed...


Things To Do Around Connecticut

Are you feeling a bit stir crazy. In this blog, we are going to look at some budget- and family-friendly activities around Connecticut that will keep you all occupied until the warmer weather arrives.


Tiempo de Cuaresma, Tiempo de Reflexión - Lent, a Time for Reflection

El miércoles de ceniza iniciamos la Cuaresma. We begin Lent with Ash Wednesday.


Si No Tengo Amor, No Soy Nada/ If I Do Not Have Love, I Am Nothing

Si No Tengo Amor, No Soy Nada/ If I Do Not Have Love, I Am Nothing


Three Kings’ Day - El Día de Reyes

For Hispanic families the season of giving does not end on Christmas: It continues until January 6 with the celebration of Three King’s Day.


El Dia de los Muertos - The Day of the Dead - Coco

the month of November began with two equally significant feasts of great religious and cultural importance.


OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

We celebrate and remember Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12th, but there are details about her image that many do not know.


NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE

Celebramos y recordamos a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe el 12 de diciembre, pero hay detalles sobre su imagen que muchos no conocen.


Celebration, Challenge, Cheese?

What do these three words – celebration, challenge, and cheese- have to do with Evangelization, Education, and Catechesis?


​“What I Did on My Summer Vacation:” The Movie

So why not get a head start on that with a summer project that will allow your child to star in his or her very own movie?


​3 Ways to Help Your Child Learn During Summer

It’s that time of the year again: School’s out for summer. During break there will be times when, as a parent, it will be important to direct your child’s attention back to learning.


​“Are We There Yet?”: 4 Tips for Surviving Family Vacation

In this blog, we are going to offer some tried-and-true tips to make your vacation relaxing and enjoyable for the whole family.


Second Annual Archdiocesan Women’s Conference

Woman is the World’s Harmony: Second Annual Archdiocesan Women’s Conference


Resources for an Awesome Spring Break

Spring Break may be here, even if spring, the season, has not yet gotten the memo.


​6 Winter Snacks to Chase Away the Winter (Hunger) Blues

We’ve put together a list of some of our heavenly treats to eat during these frigid winter months.


Keeping Kids Physically Active in the Winter Season

We’re going to look at some engaging winter activities that may just get the whole family off the couch.


​3 Resources for Awesome Playdates on a Budget

All of these games can be set up with household items or ones you can find at the dollar store. So without further ado, here are three resources for awesome playdates on a budget.


Coming Home to the Meaning of Christmas

In this blog we are going to look at some ways that the whole family can revisit their faith and spend quality time together


Christmas Decorating: A Family Affair

When you think about the Christmas season, one of the things that comes to mind is decorating.


Welcoming International Students to Catholic Schools

In our very own Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford, the doors are open to all faith, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. This is even more true as we enroll and welcome international studen


4 Ways to Ease Your Child’s Fear About Natural Disasters

​In our corner of the world, we are very fortunate to live in a place where we haven't had to worry too much about natural disasters, but this is not true for many of our sisters and brothers around t


Reaching Out To Our Hispanic Neighbors

Reaching Out To Our Hispanic Neighbors What are the most effective ways to welcome the growing Hispanic population into our Catholic schools and parishes?


Life Lessons: How to Tackle Peer Pressure and Bullying

Unfortunately, growing up can come with peer pressure & bullying from other students. But, as active members of the Catholic school community, we have always promoted core values and taught our young


A Community of Catholic Women: The Inaugural Women’s Conference

Recently, a curious mind inquired of me: why a Women’s Conference? My immediate response was simple: because community matters.


On Being a Missionary Disciple

On Being a Missionary Disciple


Great (and Good For You) Summer Treats for Kids

Because we know that energetic summer activities can really build up an appetite, in this blog we want to talk about one of our favorite things: treats.


Adult Survival Guide for Summer Vacation

As parents, you love summer vacation for the extra quality time it allows you to have with your children. But let’s be honest, some days having them home may be a little overwhelming, especially as Au


Planning the Perfect Family Movie Night

Summer is a perfect time for movies, and movies are a great way to spend quality time with your children. But with all of the movies coming out for the season, how do you know which ones are right for


5 Steps to Tech-Free Summer Fun

We love technology. In fact, even those who grew up during the pre-internet age can’t imagine living without it now. However, every once in a while it’s good for your children (and you) to unplug, esp


Reflections of a Catholic School Administer and Dad

Elementary school principal contemplates his son’s enrollment in the school he attended and now administers. Enjoy his reflection on all that he gained from his Catholic school experience and his hope


The Importance of Parent Playdates

What’s a good way to combine your child’s socialization with your own? A parent playdate.


The Changing Face of our Schools and Parishes

The face of Catholic schools and parishes is changing. Discover how to create a warm, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment that will ultimately result in a growing – and enhanced – parish


Leading the Next Generation: Parents as Role Models

As soon as your child is born, you become their whole world: their caregiver, their teacher, their family. Throughout their life, your child will look to you for guidance whether it be for behavior, b


Exploring History Through Museum Visits

​History is one of the four strands that make up the exceptional social studies curriculum in the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford. Yet the classroom isn’t the only place to learn about


Catholic Culture: Taking Care of Mother Earth

There are plenty of little lifestyle changes, also referred to as green living, that will benefit our planet’s health.


Catholic Schools Week 2017

​Every year, beginning the last week of January, Catholic schools across the nation celebrate Catholic Schools Week, a time to specifically honor the amazing work our schools do in educating the mind,


4 Ways that Attending Church is Great for Your Health

Indeed the spiritual component of church attendance is clear, but there have also been numerous psychological benefits that people get when they attend weekly Mass.


How Religious Education Classes Benefit Young Children

During the week, students who attend the schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford get to experience Catholic culture integrated throughout the curriculum. While on weekends, we offer Continuing Catholic


5 Tips for Staying Connected in the 21st-Century Family

In today’s fast-paced digital society, families sometimes find it challenging to spend quality time together. At the schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford, we understand this struggle and have come u


Take Action with Catholic Relief Services

​At the heart of every Catholic education, and one of the things that distinguishes it from that of a non-faith-based one, is our focus on community service.


FAQ for Prospective/Current Parents

​Choosing an education for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent.


​Serving the Community During Summer Vacation

With summer vacation just around the corner, we want to share additional service resources that will offer opportunities for your entire family to go out and make a real difference in the community.


Building a Culture of Mercy

In celebration of the spiritual and corporal works of mercy, the schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford have compiled videos from our staff and students that demonstrate how we are building a culture


Building a Better Tomorrow Through Catholic Community

In this blog, we are going to take a look at some of the specific resources we offer to help people to build a better tomorrow for themselves and others.


​Catholic Schools Week: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service

National Catholic Schools Week is really a great way of bringing everyone together to celebrate and honor the values and truths that make up the foundation of a Catholic school education.


How to Stay Active in the Catholic Community

Catholic identity & community are almost synonymous, when you enroll your child in a Catholic school, you immediately become part of our family. Once you’ve joined us, here are some great ways to stay


Lifelong Learning: In the Classroom and Beyond

A wise man named Socrates once said, “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.”... A sign of an excellent education isn’t just the delivery of knowledge, but also the instilm


Simple Savings: Cost Effective Tools for Faith-Based Schools

When you enroll your child in a Catholic school, you are making a huge investment in your young learner’s education well beyond the classroom.


Why Catholic Schools Are Big Supporters of Community Involvement

Our classrooms are filled with children from different cultural, socioeconomic, and faith backgrounds, all working together.


​Welcome to the Family

When we bring our families together, we create a virtuous, loving community that leads to a more humane and just world. No matter what that family looks like.


​Parents: We NEED You!

We know you’ve worked hard to instill core values in your child, teaching right from wrong and the value of education, and we know that your lessons didn’t stop


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