Catholic Values And Beliefs Point The Way To Reconstructing The Social Fabric For A World That's Lost God

Movie Making in Catholic Families: Mary reviews Pelayo footage with her brothers and sisters, Adelaide, René and her Godson Noël.

The inspiration for our good family movies is deeply rooted in our Catholic values and beliefs. It's the reason we feel a call to bring wholesome entertainment to Christian homes. Our mission is to encourage and support strong, Christ-centered families.

We want to share our love of God and promote spiritually healthy families where members help one another get to heaven by knowing, loving, and serving God. Families need to pray, do penance, and convert. It is also important to balance this out with wholesome family fun and recreation.

We hope to encourage Catholic and non-Catholic families alike as they go about educating their children and discovering the arts while seeking wholesome family fun. 

This guide to all things Catholic brings you all the pages that expound on what it means to be deeply and faithfully Catholic. 

Catholic families are the cornerstone of the societies in which they live and work. They have built hospital systems, educational institutions, businesses and thriving cultures century after century, the world over.

And now, NOW, is the time for Catholics to take back what has been taken from us, sacrificing for the greater glory of God just as we have always done. We must reconstruct the social fabric as Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganó says:

We can reclaim our culture and create strong families by developing a love and appreciation for the arts. Beautiful expressions in the area of the arts include:

• Visual arts such as fine arts, decorative arts and architecture
• Performing arts such as music, drama and dance
• Language arts including literature and poetry

Great advances in these areas are seen in the Catholic cultures of the past. That beauty must be renewed during our times.

Developing the talents that God gave you and introducing these arts to your children will lead to a more fulfilling life and will help aid in a cultural renewal.

Features Of Life In Catholic Families: Celebrating The Feasts And Always Practicing The Faith

What exactly does Catholic family life look like? How do Catholics incorporate their faith into their daily lives? 

Well for Catholics, there is no such thing as a private life and a public life. There is no separation between the two and for a faithful Catholic his religious practices permeate his entire life. 

The year is filled with holidays and celebrations. Sacramentals are always close at hand. There is an abundance of relatives, and spiritual bonds such as Godparents and Godchildren are just as binding as blood. Monthly confession, prayer and activities are frequent; they are just apart of our religious practices.

• Penitential Lenten Observations 
• Glorious Easter celebrations 
• Making Valentines and celebrating a beloved saint's feast day in February
• Devotions to the Blessed Mother in May
• Devotions to the Poor Souls in November

This is the way it has been for a millennia and embracing this lifestyle is a key to rebuilding the social fabric. To get a glimpse into the hallmarks of Catholic family life click here...

Catholic Values And Beliefs Emphasize The Importance Of Devotions To Keep Us On Course

Devotions, especially devotion to the Most Holy Rosary, not only keep Catholic families on the right path but they also earn graces for the world. The Dobb's victory is only one of the results of good use of Catholic devotions. They are vital to winning this war! As shown in our short film, Pelayo, impossible victories can be won through the intercession of Mary.

Families who pray the Rosary take time every day to meditate on the Gospels. The Rosary focuses on the events in the life of Our Lord and the fruits of these holy events. Many graces are received by families who pray together. After all: "Families that pray together, stay together."

The graces received through the Rosary overflow into the world establishing peace and stability. The more Catholic families pray, the more peace is attained. Prayerful times are times of peace.

Praying the Rosary everyday is not just a "good idea" for the especially pious to promote peace in families and the world, it is a part of Catholic values and beliefs. Our Lady herself has come down to earth to request that every Catholic family pray it together everyday. Learn more about the Rosary and the other chief Catholic devotions here...

An Indispensable Bastion Of The Opposition Against The Children Of Darkness

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Christianity has always known that living in this world is going to be a battle. That's why the sacrament of Confirmation makes you a "soldier of Jesus Christ". What is more, it has become more and more clear that those on the other side of the battle know that this is a spiritual battle, justifying spiritual warfare.

Raising Catholic children is like one long boot camp to get them battle ready before setting them loose on the world.

Every worldly soldier knows what lies before him before he walks onto the battlefield. Our spiritual warriors should be just as prepared before they leave home to face the world.

Catholic children have an advantage over their peers at gaining happiness as adults while making far fewer mistakes and contributing more to society at large.

When pondering what makes the best kind of student, employee, or professional, similar qualities come to mind. They are content, willing, and helpful. Consider this...

What kind of person do you want as your neighbor, boss, or caretaker? Someone who is virtuous, reasonable, and prudent? Yes, yes, and yes.

Catholic children grow into these types of adults by the very nature of the way they are raised. They are people who are content and willing to help others. They are virtuous and reasonable.

It was no mistake the greatest civilization the world has ever seen was built by people from Catholic families, people who had Catholic values and beliefs. To read more on the specifics of how Catholic children are raised instilled with qualities that we all admire, click here...

Holy Family: The Perfect Model For All Catholic Families

Imitating the Holy Family and praying for their help and protection helps families become happier and holier, growing closer together in Love of God.

There are lessons that can be drawn by all members of a family by studying just these three holy people.

Copying Mary's collectedness, Jesus' obedience to his mother and father and St. Joseph's trust in God's Will creates an atmosphere of peace inside the home, come what may.

If the structure of families is sturdy, soundness and stability will spill over into society at large. It's something simple that we all can do and hopefully make a real difference in the world. For action items on how to imitate the Holy Family click here...

Many Catholic Families Have Tied Unbreakable Heart Strings Around A Homeschool Table

Homeschooling is something that many Catholic families have opted for. Mothers love sharing their homeschool journeys and encouraging each other with success stories. Still others feel like it would be a very large commitment--and it is, but the benefits of sticking to a homeschool schedule and lifestyle far outweigh the sacrifice. Perhaps there are even some who do not see enough good reasons to homeschool.

Of course, homeschooling is only possible if you have your life in order and have the normal housework evenly distributed by having each of your children have their own set of chores. Etiquette in the family will also lead to a much happier life when it is mainly spent at home.  

Here on our site, you can find all of the articles listed above as well as articles to implement your homeschooling, such as:

• Adjective definition and examples
• Direct object examples
• Music appreciation, and 
• Summer camps

So don't be afraid and jump right into a whole new lifestyle and learn how to homeschool.

Strong Families Are So Important In Protecting Children

St. John Vianney, Patron Saint of Parish Priests

Strong families are important and at no time has it been more important than during our time when it seems that all hell has been let loose against the family.

It is an uncomfortable fact that pedophiles are present in the priesthood, and it's naive to think this will never happen to my child. 

It may be surprising to learn that one way to protect children from pedophiles is by supporting holy priests. By grasping the idea of who a priest is and why God instituted the priesthood, fostering strong family bonds and committing to some common sense rules for the family, parents can go a long way in keeping their children safe.