Mother Theresa was quoted saying, “I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.” In many ways, this has been the theme of our start to a very different catechetical year. Parents, upperclassmen teens, and our many volunteers have stepped up to work with the challenges brought to us this year. It may not look like years past, but God is still moving in powerful ways!

As the new school year begins with much anticipation and some anxiety, parents of young children are having to make extremely difficult choices for their children this year. Genesis has been preparing all summer to support families and their children this year.

Despite all the struggles and controversy we face today, we see Christ’s Love made visible when two people join with God to give themselves to each other in love without conditions.

Every Aug. 15, Catholics around the world celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary. What is the Assumption? Where does it come from? What is its importance? 

Everyone loves a good story, young and old alike. They entertain, stir the imagination and perhaps even teach a lesson. Jesus was a master teacher. His stories are as meaningful for us today as they were during his ministry on earth.