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Creative Geography
The third-grade class at Immaculate Conception School in North Little Rock created scrap maps with Patricia Carlisle, who volunteered to do the project with the students when she found out the kids were doing reports on different states. (Photo)
Outdoor classroom to give hands-on learning on wildlife, gardening
STUTTGART — Cardinals. Blue Jays. Fifth graders Mary Jia and Austin Etter are hoping to see these two types of birds at Holy Rosary School in Stuttgart in the near future, although Mary said she really wants to see a mockingbird as well because “I love mockingbirds.”
‘Catholic Oscars’ honors ‘Hugo,’ ‘The Way’ and ‘I Am’
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (CNS) — At the 19th annual “Catholic Oscars,” it wasn’t only the honorees who were in the spotlight — but the controversy that their selection had generated.
Catholic leaders reject president’s support for same-sex marriage
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic leaders rejected President Barack Obama’s May 9 declaration in a television interview that “personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married.”
Apostles’ Creed and Nicene Creed both used in liturgy to profess faith
Every Sunday as Roman Catholic communities celebrate the Eucharist, the congregation says a creed or profession of faith. (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)
What makes a good friend?
“What makes a good friend is honesty, loyalty and laughter. My aunt is my best friend. She listens when …” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)
Dark, strong, fruity beer in Hawaii honors St. Damien
HONOLULU (CNS) — First, a couple of schools. Then, several U.S. parishes. Now … a fine craft beer?
My hope, greatest expectation for my vocation as a priest
When I was struggling with the decision to enter seminary, a priest recommended the following mental exercise: He said, “Think of yourself as an 80-year-old man. Imagine yourself looking back in life, a life in which you married and became a professional. What comes to mind and how does that make you feel? Then think of yourself as an 80-year-old man that lived his life as a priest. When you imagine looking back on your life, what comes to mind and how does that make you feel?” (Columns)
Same-sex decisions dividing Christians
For the past eight years, the issue of legalizing same-sex unions has heated up around the country. In several northeastern states, these unions have been legalized. Most other states have OKed constitutional amendments or legislation to ensure the law recognizes marriage as between one man and one woman. (Editorial)
