Simple ways to pray, celebrate, learn, and live the Catholic faith together throughout the Church year.
Advent Wreath
Lighting candles on an Advent wreath each week as Christmas approaches.
Family Advent Prayer
A short daily prayer together during Advent.
Jesse Tree
Hanging an ornament each day of Advent that tells the story of Jesus' family tree.
Nativity Scene
Setting up the family crèche, often adding figures gradually through Advent.
St. Nicholas Shoes
On the eve of St. Nicholas' feast, children leave a shoe by the door or fireplace.
Advent Sacrifice or Kindness Jar
A jar where family members add a note (or bean) for each act of kindness or sacrifice.
O Antiphons
The seven ancient prayers sung from Dec. 17–23, each naming Jesus (O Wisdom, O Root of Jesse…).
Blessing the Christmas Tree
A short prayer of blessing over the family Christmas tree.
Family Nativity Prayer
A prayer together before the crèche on Christmas.
Christmas Eve Prayer
A quiet prayer on Christmas Eve before the celebration begins.
Twelve Days of Christmas
Celebrating each day from Christmas to Epiphany as a season of joy.
Epiphany House Blessing (Chalking the Door)
Writing the Magi's initials and year above the door on Epiphany.
Holy Family Devotion
A devotion to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as a model for the home.
Family Lenten Prayer
A daily or weekly prayer together during Lent.
Stations of the Cross
Walking and praying the fourteen stations of Jesus' Passion.
Meatless Friday Family Meal
Sharing a simple meatless meal on Fridays in Lent (and beyond).
Lenten Sacrifice
Each family member chooses one small thing to give up or do for Lent.
Almsgiving Project
A family project of giving during Lent — to the poor, a charity, or each other.
Family Examination of Conscience
A quiet time to reflect on the day and where we need God's mercy.
Preparing for Confession
Preparing together to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Palm Sunday at Home
Bringing blessed palms home and reading the Passion Gospel.
Holy Thursday Meal or Reflection
A simple meal recalling the Last Supper and Jesus washing the disciples' feet.
Good Friday Quiet Time
A time of silence and prayer remembering the Lord's Passion.
Veneration of the Cross at Home
Reverently kissing or touching a crucifix on Good Friday.
Easter Vigil Preparation
Preparing the family to attend or follow the Easter Vigil.
Easter Sunday Family Prayer
A joyful prayer together on Easter morning.
Divine Mercy Sunday Prayer
Praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy on the Sunday after Easter.
May Crowning
Honoring Mary in May with a small crowning of a Marian image.
Family Rosary
Praying the Rosary together as a family.
Marian Prayer Corner
A small dedicated space with a Marian image, candle, and rosary.
Celebrating a Child's Patron Saint
A special meal on a child's name day or patron saint's feast.
Name-Day Celebration
Celebrating the feast of the saint you are named after.
All Saints Family Activity
Celebrating all the saints on Nov. 1 with a family activity.
All Souls Remembrance
Remembering and praying for departed loved ones on Nov. 2.
Gratitude at Dinner
Each night, sharing one thing you are grateful for before grace.
Bedtime Blessing
A parent blessing each child before sleep.
Sunday Mass Preparation
A simple habit of preparing for Sunday Mass as a family.
Family Prayer Intentions
A shared list of people and needs the family prays for.
Blessing Children Before School
A short blessing as children leave for the day.
Sunday Family Meal
A special meal together on the Lord's Day.
Home Prayer Space
A dedicated corner for prayer — a candle, cross, Bible, and images.
Baptism Anniversary Celebration
Celebrating the anniversary of a family member's baptism.
Pray One Decade of the Rosary Together
Praying a single decade of the Rosary — one Our Father, ten Hail Marys, and a Glory Be — while meditating on one mystery of Christ's life.
Create a Catholic Prayer Space at Home
A small, dedicated corner in the home with a crucifix, Bible, candle, and images of Mary and the saints — a visible reminder to pray.
Family Corporal Work of Mercy
Practicing one corporal work of mercy together — feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, visiting the sick or imprisoned, or burying the dead.
Family Spiritual Work of Mercy
Practicing one spiritual work of mercy together — instructing, advising, comforting the sorrowful, forgiving, bearing wrongs patiently, praying for the living and the dead.
First Communion Anniversary
Remembering the anniversary of a family member's First Holy Communion.
Confirmation Anniversary
Remembering the anniversary of a family member's Confirmation.
Marriage Anniversary Prayer
Thanking God on the anniversary of the parents' wedding for the grace of the Sacrament of Matrimony.
May Crowning of Mary
Honoring Mary in May (or October) by crowning a Marian image with flowers.
Browse the library above, tap a tradition, and save the ones your family returns to year after year.