WOW! What a cool Catholic App for the iPad. The iPieta app contains the Catholic Bible, A Calendar including feast days and readings, loads of Catholic prayers, readings/writings of the Saints and Ecumenical Councils and all 3 Baltimore Catechisms! You can choose English, Latin or English with the Latin on the side for many prayers.
If you are looking for a great Catholic App, check our iPieta. Of course, the Josemaria App is still one of my favorites.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Football Season
The first official HFL football game is this Saturday in Greensboro. First we pray for the safety of all the boys and ask for God's protection as they engage in the wonderful sport of tackle football. We are blessed to be part of a Christ-centered league. It is absolutely amazing. This year, we welcome Sean, who came over from the dark side of playing fall baseball! Below is Sean's first official picture as a Greensboro Panther. He told me last night that he will be starting Left Tackle and will be back up defensive ends (both sides, but not at once!). We're just excited to watch him play in his first game. Matthew promises me that tomorrow he will allow me to get one picture of him with his brother in uniform. THAT will make for a great scrapbook page.
We've had a great experience in the last 3 years with HFL. We are the only Catholics out there and when people ask questions about our Catholic faith, I am glad that Matthew knows his faith, knows the Bible and can defend our faith. These families are wonderful, Christ-centered families and I know they understand that our lives are centered on Jesus Christ, too, even though we have different faiths. Matthew spoke at our church recently and he mentioned that he was the only Catholic on his football team. He said going to the DYC made him realize he really isn't alone.......
Every practice, the players and coaches pray before and after. They also have a devotion. No where else would you find coaches and players dedicated to Jesus Christ like here in the HFL. It is a blessing in our lives and we are blessed to have these families as part of our lives.
We've had a great experience in the last 3 years with HFL. We are the only Catholics out there and when people ask questions about our Catholic faith, I am glad that Matthew knows his faith, knows the Bible and can defend our faith. These families are wonderful, Christ-centered families and I know they understand that our lives are centered on Jesus Christ, too, even though we have different faiths. Matthew spoke at our church recently and he mentioned that he was the only Catholic on his football team. He said going to the DYC made him realize he really isn't alone.......
Every practice, the players and coaches pray before and after. They also have a devotion. No where else would you find coaches and players dedicated to Jesus Christ like here in the HFL. It is a blessing in our lives and we are blessed to have these families as part of our lives.
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PSAT and Moving Toward College
Where did the years go? I can't believe Matthew is scheduled to take the PSAT on October 14! As he moves closer to graduating, it seems that college could be a reality. Hopefully, it will be a reality, but you never know what path he will chose to take. Though, I do know that path will be directed by God.
He is such a great kid! On the 24th of September he will be working a pro-life booth at the Eucharistic Congress. He is working for Room at the Inn of the Carolinas, a maternity home for homeless women. He's been on their board for a year now and works to help raise money for this wonderful cause. He is still very active in the Triad Students for Life group he started several years ago. I know that whatever path he chooses, God will be at the center.
Now back to getting him through 11th grade!
He is such a great kid! On the 24th of September he will be working a pro-life booth at the Eucharistic Congress. He is working for Room at the Inn of the Carolinas, a maternity home for homeless women. He's been on their board for a year now and works to help raise money for this wonderful cause. He is still very active in the Triad Students for Life group he started several years ago. I know that whatever path he chooses, God will be at the center.
Now back to getting him through 11th grade!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Constitution Day- September 17, 2011
Here are some great links to help you celebrate and learn more about the Constitution of the United States of America.
5 Question Quiz- How well do you know the Constitution?
Need lesson plans for Constitution Day? Here's the link: Constitution day lesson plans
5 Question Quiz- How well do you know the Constitution?
Need lesson plans for Constitution Day? Here's the link: Constitution day lesson plans