LITURGICAL YEAR 2025
We persist in this Apostolate because the Catholic faith is beautiful, because it is true, and because it is good. We persist because the Church is Christ here-present, and, like a ship, protects and advances us toward Jesus Christ until He comes again. We persist because we have been charged with passing on our faith (see Deuteronomy 4:4-7; 11:19).

And, we persist because, to shamelessly co-opt a line from the movie, Chariots of Fire, ‘when we write, we feel His pleasure.’

Presently, weekly copies of our three Faith Supplements are available for free downloading and printing.

Prayer for the Second Sunday of Advent

Entrance Antiphon for the Second Sunday of Advent

People of Zion, the Lord will come to save all nations,
and your hearts will exult to hear his majestic voice.
Is 30:19,

We post the sources to all articles in these Faith Supplements each Monday at noon to assist teachers and students in parochial schools and CCD programs. These sources not only support the facts of our articles, but offer more information to all readers. 

The Catholic Navigator – Second Sunday of Advent

The Catholic Clipper – Second Sunday of Advent

Please note that The Catholic Tugboat is intended for use by parent/teacher with the child.

The Catholic Tugboat – Second Sunday of Advent

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Voices from Catholic Land

John M. Grondelski reminds us that Advent is not a season of celebration. Rather, it is a season of anticipation:
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2024/11/30/getting-advent-right/

For the Attention of Catholic Youth and Parent:

Dr. Grondelski’s article in Voices from Catholic Land offers much for family  discussion.

Some Reliable Catholic Websites 

All are encouraged to peruse the source materials to add to the understanding gained in each issue. Happy reading!

A Note to Parents about resources to assist in faith formation at home: There is much information on the Internet to help you in teaching the Faith to your children. Some helpful suggestions in navigating the Web are available in this downloadable PDF file:

Finding Catholic teaching Sites

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