Celebrate First Sacraments Every Year!
Celebrate First Sacraments…Every Year! I think the celebration of First Sacraments shouldn’t be limited to JUST the actual event, but should be …
About Monica McConkey
Latest Posts by Monica McConkey
Journal the Sacraments
This article launches our new “Journaling the Sacraments” series, based on the article I wrote for RTJ Creative Catechist. (January 2013) …
Penance from the Pope
When Elizabeth told us about her meeting with Pope John Paul II, (her husband’s first cousin) and what he told her when she gave …
My Direct Order from the Pope
Back in 2002, I was attending World Youth Day in Toronto. My husband and mom took care of my 3 kids and …
Guess Who? Cardinals & Conclave Printable
We are so excited about the Conclave! We compiled this FREE printable to help us get to know the Cardinals’ names, faces …
For Praying Out Loud
The TV Evangelists do it. Other denominations do it…adult, and child….and Charismatic Catholics do it. They pray earnestly from the heart, within …
A Prayer-Filled Lent
Every Lent, I start out with a lot of plans, to give up things, to do extra things, to clean closets and …
Make a Saint Day Plate
Have you made a resolution to celebrate family patron saints more consistently, learning more about our holy heroes and infusing more Catholic …
Getting a Grip on My Fertility
In a community where 3 kids make a family large, I have received my share of the classic dumb ‘big family questions’: …
Auntie Ingrid’s Nativity & Other Awesome Knitted Gifts
Monica McConkey shares how lovingly hand-knitted gifts have been treasures for her family.
How to Train Your Dragon Slayer! Awesome Christmas Gift for Tweens!
I just love this book! This would be an AWESOME Christmas present for any 8-12 year old! It’s fun to read, will …
