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		<title>Tweet and Win The Handbook for Catholic Moms</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Hendey</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/twitter_book.png"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-8959" title="twitter_book" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/twitter_book-150x150.png" alt="twitter_book" width="150" height="150" /></a>Hi Friends!  In an effort to help spread the news about <em><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159471228X?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=159471228X">The  Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul</a><img style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=159471228X" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></strong></em> we are offering you the chance to Tweet<span id="more-8958"></span> (post on Twitter.com) about the book and win your own copy or one to share with a friend.  The first twenty five people to do the following items correctly will win one free copy of <em><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159471228X?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=159471228X">The  Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul</a>.</strong></em></p>
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<li>Follow Ave Maria Press at <a href="http://twitter.com/avemariapress" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/avemariapress</a></li>
<li>From your Twitter account, tweet about The Handbook for Catholic Moms and share the link <a href="http://bit.ly/9LyS3s" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/9LyS3s</a></li>
<li>Email your Twitter account link, full name and mailing address to kthrn45@gmail.com</li>
<li>The first 25 people to complete these steps will win a copy of <em><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159471228X?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=159471228X">The   Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul</a>.</strong></em></li>
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		<title>&#8220;Celebrate&#8221; Children&#8217;s Book Series Contest</title>
		<link>http://new.catholicmom.com/2010/03/12/celebrate-childrens-book-series-contest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Hendey</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Picture-3.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-8940" title="Picture 3" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Picture-3.png" alt="Picture 3" width="498" height="117" /></a>This month, to celebrate the fact that noted author <a href="http://sites.google.com/site/heidibratton/" target="_blank">Heidi Bratton</a> has joined us as a columnist, we are giving away a set of Heidi&#8217;s tremendous <a href="http://circlepress.org/shop/index.php?p=product&amp;id=73&amp;parent=0" target="_blank"><em>Celebrate</em> series of four board books</a>.<span id="more-8938"></span> The series contains the following titles:</p>
<p><em>Celebrate Animals</em> &#8211; A Story about Family Life on Noah&#8217;s Ark &#8211; Through captivating photographs of children interacting with animals, life on Noah&#8217;s Ark becomes a beautiful word picture for contemporary families learning to gently take care of one another and all God&#8217;s creatures.</p>
<p><em>Celebrate Family</em> &#8211; A Story about Your Own Special Family &#8211; Captivating photography and simple text create a beautiful canvas of love and care lived out in today&#8217;s families.</p>
<p><em>Celebrate Feelings </em>- A Story about God&#8217;s Love for Me &#8211; Happy. Silly. Sad. God is with me, no matter how I feel!</p>
<p><em>Celebrate Me &amp; You</em> &#8211; A Story about Your Special Part in God&#8217;s Family &#8211; God made me special, and he made you special too!</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><em>To enter to win this contest, you must leave a comment on this post with a valid email address (which won’t be published or shared) <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>before Midnight PST on March 27, 2010</strong></span>.  I’ll draw three random winners and announce the winners when the contest has ended.</em></span><br />
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		<title>Catholic Moments #139 &#8211; Susie Lloyd</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:05:44 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/cm139.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-8626" title="cm139" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/cm139.jpg" alt="cm139" width="265" height="181" /></a>Our guest this week, Susie Lloyd, is a frequent contributor to various Catholic magazines and the winner of three Catholic Press Association awards.  <span id="more-8625"></span>The long awaited sequel to her first humor book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1928832199?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1928832199">Please Don&#8217;t Drink the Holy Water!</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1928832199" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> is finally here!  It is called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/193318440X?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=193318440X">Bless Me, Father, For I Have Kids</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=193318440X" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />.  Susie is now avidly pursuing speaking opportunities and joins us to discuss her writing, her faith and her family.</p>

<p>In this Year for Priests &#8212; <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Deacon Tom</a> shares a tribute about one priest, Fr. Cyril Levy. Truth be told, our Catholic Church is filled with such wonderful priests, for which we give thanks.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.livewtl.com">Avery</a> discusses Lent and gives some ideas for reflecting on the season.  <a href="http://www.amazingcatechists.com/" target="_self">Lisa Mladnich</a> shares some amazing ideas for making teaching the faith a fun experience.</p>
<p>Inspired by the mention of St. Gemma Galgani on <a href="http://www.patgohn.com/patgohn/Among_Women_Podcast/Entries/2010/2/16_Among_Women_Podcast_45.html" target="_blank">episode 45</a> of the <a href="http://www.amongwomenpodcast.com/" target="_blank">Among Women podcast</a>, <a href="http://snoringscholar.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Reinhard</a> shares <a href="http://www.stgemmagalgani.com/2009/03/mary-suffering-in-union-with-jesus.html" target="_blank">a quote by that saint</a> and a reflection on suffering.</p>
<p>This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by <a href="http://www.catholicmatch.com/lisa">CatholicMatch.com</a>, the Leading Catholic Singles Community.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a href="mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com">lisa@catholicmom.com</a>.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Links for this Episode:</strong></span></p>
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<li>Susie Lloyd &#8211; <a href="http://www.facebook.com/susie.lloyd#!/profile.php?id=1498264311&amp;ref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.sophiainstitute.com/" target="_blank">Sophia Institute Press</a>, <a href="http://www.cmgbooking.com/speakers/susie-lloyd.html" target="_blank">CMGBooking.com</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.popple.us">Music by Popple</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.makingmusicprayingtwice.com/kids-activities" target="_blank">Making Music, Praying Twice Lenten Activities</a></li>
<li><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/faith/lent/" target="_blank">Lent at CatholicMom.com </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.r-word.org/" target="_blank">Spread the Word to End the Word</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/02/18/2010/02/10/2010/01/28/2010/01/20/2010/01/13/2010/01/07/2009/12/16/2009/12/09/2009/12/01/2009/11/26/2009/11/11/2009/11/05/2009/10/28/2009/10/21/2009/10/07/2009/09/30/category/contests/">Current CatholicMom.com Contests</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/02/18/2010/02/10/2010/01/28/2010/01/20/2010/01/13/2010/01/07/2009/12/16/2009/12/09/2009/12/01/2009/11/26/2009/11/11/2009/11/05/2009/10/28/2009/10/21/2009/10/07/2009/09/30/2009/09/23/2009/09/16/2009/09/11/2009/09/02/2009/08/26/2009/08/13/2009/08/06/2009/08/03/2009/07/29/2009/07/22/2009/07/15/2009/07/08/2009/06/24/2009/06/18/2009/06/11/2009/06/04/2009/05/27/2009/05/20/2009/05/13/2009/05/06/2009/04/30/2009/04/22/category/book-club/" target="_blank">CatholicMom.com Book Club</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicmom.catholiccompany.com/">The Catholic Company</a></li>
<li>The Handbook for Catholic Moms:  <a href="http://catholicmom.catholiccompany.com/catholic-gifts/1004840/Handbook-Catholic-Moms/" target="_blank">The Catholic Company</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159471228X?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=159471228X" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="http://www.aquinasandmore.com/title/Handbook-for-Catholic-Moms/SKU/22439/" target="_blank">Aquinas and More</a> or <a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Handbook-for-Catholic-Moms/Lisa-M-Hendey/e/9781594712289/?itm=1&amp;USRI=the+handbook+for+catholic+moms" target="_blank">Barnes &amp; Noble</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Lisa_Hendey/619733302">Lisa’s Facebook Profile</a>, <a href="http://sqpnconnect.ning.com/profile/LisaHendey" target="_blank">SQPN Connect Page</a>, <a href="http://plurk.com/redeemByURL?from_uid=40062&amp;check=-46335136&amp;s=1">Plurk</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/LisaHendey">Twitter</a></li>
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		<title>Lisa on &#8220;This is the Day&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://new.catholicmom.com/2010/02/24/lisa-on-this-is-the-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:52:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Hendey</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you to everyone at <a href="http://www.CatholicTV.com" target="_blank">CatholicTV</a>, especially Fr. Robert Reed and Kevin Nelson for the recent opportunity they provided for me to share about  on their great program, <a href="http://www.catholictv.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=72&amp;videoID=326" target="_blank">This is the Day</a>.  <span id="more-8592"></span>In case you missed the program, you can <a href="http://www.catholictv.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=72&amp;videoID=326">view it here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Thanking Our Priests</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:36:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Hendey</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000080;"><em><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/priest.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8586" title="priest" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/priest-150x149.jpg" alt="priest" width="150" height="149" /></a>Thank you to Anne Hughes for bringing to my attention her wonderful effort to support and encourage our priests during this Year for Priests.<span id="more-8585"></span> Please contact Anne regarding her project entitled <em> “Letters to Priests, Thanking the Men of the Catholic Church”.  Here are the details from her recent press release:</em></em></span></p>
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<p>Please contribute to a Catholic Book being published entitled,<em> “Letters to Priests, Thanking the Men of the Catholic Church”</em>.  At last, an opportunity to thank priests for their everyday dedication to healing and support. <em> &#8220;Letters to Priests, Thanking the Men of the Catholic Church&#8221;</em> is a new Catholic book being published to help us express our gratitude to the many priests who have guided us though grief and joy, with friendship and encouragement.  This new publication will be a compilation of letters of thanks written by people from all over the world who have been helped, supported and encouraged by a priest.  How has a Homily or Sacrament touched your life? Sharing your letter of thanks may be healing for you and others as you retell your experience. Many of us share the same stories &#8211; joyful and sorrowful &#8211; and in thanking your priest you may be a source of inspiration and healing for others as they read of your journey.  Please join us in this new publication and contribute a letter of gratitude.  WE INVITE YOU TO WRITE YOUR LETTER OF THANKS.  You may also e-mail Anne Hughes or Teena Adamick at <a href="mailto:letterstopriests@gmail.com">letterstopriests@gmail.com</a>. Visit <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/anne-hughes/15/754/812" target="_blank">http://www.linkedin.com/pub/anne-hughes/15/754/812</a> or send a letter to Anne Hughes, P.O. Box 482, Ada, Michigan, USA 49301. Letters To Priests, Thanking The Men Of The Catholic Church is now a <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/2656614/" target="_blank">LinkedIn group</a>.  Visit our brand new <a href="http://letterstopriests.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blog</a>.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>February 28, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:36:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Hendey</dc:creator>
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<p><em><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/1-59471-228-X.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8136" title="The Handbook for Catholic Moms by Lisa Hendey" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/1-59471-228-X-100x150.jpg" alt="The Handbook for Catholic Moms by Lisa Hendey" width="100" height="150" /></a>Check out Lisa Hendey’s new book<strong>, The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul</strong></em><em>, now available at <a href="http://catholicmom.catholiccompany.com/catholic-gifts/1004840/Handbook-Catholic-Moms/">The Catholic Company</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159471228X?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=159471228X">Amazon.com</a>, <a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Handbook-for-Catholic-Moms/Lisa-M-Hendey/e/9781594712289/?itm=1&amp;USRI=the+handbook+for+catholic+moms" target="_blank">Barnes &amp; Noble</a>, <a href="http://www.aquinasandmore.com/title/Handbook-for-Catholic-Moms/SKU/22439/" target="_blank">Aquinas and More</a>, or a Catholic bookstore near you!</em></p>
<p><em>C</em><em>lick on the links below to download each item</em></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.usccb.org/nab/022810.shtml" target="_blank">Sunday’s Gospel</a></li>
<li><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/02_28_10.pdf">Coloring Page</a></li>
<li>Mass Worksheets<em> – <a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/02_28_10_a.pdf">7-10</a>, <a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/02_28_10_b.pdf">11-14</a></em></li>
<li><em>Word Search Coming Soon</em></li>
<li><em>Crossword Puzzle Coming Soon<br />
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<li><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/02_28_101.pdf">Lesson Plan</a></li>
<li><a href="../wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Lent-Calendar.xls">Lent Calendar</a></li>
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<span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Extra activities:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="../2010/02/17/faith/lent/" target="_blank">Lent at CatholicMom.com</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/02/17/2010/02/09/2010/02/01/2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/category/contests/">Current CatholicMom.com Contests</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/02/17/2010/02/09/2010/02/01/2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/kids/puppet-ministry/">Puppet/skit scripts at CatholicMom.com</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.osv.com/OSV4MeNav/TeachingCatholicKids/tabid/220/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Teaching Catholic Kids </a>- Great Resources from Our Sunday Visitor</li>
<li><a href="http://www.usccbpublishing.org/client/client_pages/ToTeachseptember2009.cfm" target="_blank">To Teach</a> – Great Resources from USCCB – Charity in Truth (<em>Caritas In Veritate</em>)</li>
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<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Pre-K Lesson Plans:</strong></span></p>
<p><em>We will be providing weekly Pre-K lesson plans this year. These do not coincide with the Sunday Liturgy of the Word, but are specifically created for Catholic Pre-K learners.</em></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/06/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-prodigal-sonim.html" target="_blank">The Prodigal Son</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2010/02/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-jesus-loves.html" target="_blank">Jesus Loves Me – Great for Valentine’s Day</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2010/01/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-lent.html" target="_blank">Lent</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2010/01/lesson-plan-pre-k-jesus-calms-storm.html" target="_blank">Jesus Calms the Storm</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2010/01/lesson-plan-pre-k-fishers-of-men.html" target="_blank">Fishers of Men</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2010/01/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-woman-at-well.html" target="_blank">Woman at the Well</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/12/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-wedding-at-cana.html" target="_blank">Wedding at Cana</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/11/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-birth-of-jesus.html" target="_blank">The Birth of Jesus</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/11/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-advent.html" target="_blank">Advent </a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/11/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-thank-you-god.html" target="_blank">Thank You God! </a> (Terrific for Thanksgiving!)</li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/11/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-joshua-jericho.html" target="_blank">Joshua and Jericho</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/10/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-moses.html" target="_blank">Moses</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/10/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-joseph-and-his.html" target="_blank">Joseph and His Wonderful Coat</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/10/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-prayer-i-can-talk.html" target="_blank">Prayer – I Can Talk to God</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/06/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-noahs-ark.html" target="_blank">Noah’s Ark</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/06/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-adam-eve.html" target="_blank">Adam and Eve</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/09/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-god-made-me-and-im.html" target="_blank">God Made Me and I’m Special</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/06/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-creation-day-seven.html" target="_blank">Creation Day Seven – On the Seventh Day God Rested</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/09/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-creation-day-six.html" target="_blank">Creation Day Six – Animals on Land and Man</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/09/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-creation-day-five.html" target="_blank">Creation Day Five – Creatures in the Seas and Sky</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/08/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-creation-day-four.html" target="_blank">Creation Day Four – Sun, Moon and Stars</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/06/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-creation-day-three.html" target="_blank">Creation Day Three – Seas, Lands and Plants</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/05/creation-day-two-sky-objective-children.html" target="_blank">Creation Day Two – God Created the Sky</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/05/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-creation-day-one.html" target="_blank">Creation Day One – God Created Light</a></li>
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<p><em>Check out Lisa Hendey’s new book<strong>, The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul</strong></em><em>, now available at <a href="http://catholicmom.catholiccompany.com/catholic-gifts/1004840/Handbook-Catholic-Moms/">The Catholic Company</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159471228X?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=159471228X">Amazon.com</a>, <a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Handbook-for-Catholic-Moms/Lisa-M-Hendey/e/9781594712289/?itm=1&amp;USRI=the+handbook+for+catholic+moms" target="_blank">Barnes &amp; Noble</a>, <a href="http://www.aquinasandmore.com/title/Handbook-for-Catholic-Moms/SKU/22439/" target="_blank">Aquinas and More</a>, or a Catholic bookstore near you!</em></p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Religious Education Resource Articles: </strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="../2010/02/17/2010/02/09/2010/01/31/religious-education-resources-great-free-catholic-teaching-sites/" target="_blank">Great FREE Catholic Teaching Sites</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/02/17/2010/02/09/2010/02/01/2010/01/24/religious-education-resources-staff-training-for-special-needs-students/">Staff Training for Special Needs Students</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/02/17/2010/02/09/2010/02/01/2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/09/religious-education-resources-timelines-by-laura-grace/">Timelines</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/02/17/2010/02/09/2010/02/01/2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/07/religious-education-resources-story-sequencing-activities-by-laura-grace/">Story Sequencing Activities</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/02/17/2010/02/09/2010/02/01/2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/01/assessing-student-progress-by-laura-grace/">Assessing Student Progress</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/02/17/2010/02/09/2010/02/01/2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/using-technology-in-your-classroom/">Using Technology in Your Classroom</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/02/17/2010/02/09/2010/02/01/2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/2009/10/21/how-to-keep-disruptive-behavior-down-to-a-minimum-by-laura-grace/">How to Keep Disruptive Behavior Down to a Minimum</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/02/17/2010/02/09/2010/02/01/2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/2009/09/28/religious-education-resources-organize-your-materials/">Organize Your Materials</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/02/17/2010/02/09/2010/02/01/2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/2009/09/28/religious-education-resources-introductory-letter-to-parents/" target="_blank">Introductory Letter to Parents</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/02/17/2010/02/09/2010/02/01/2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/2009/10/21/2009/09/06/religious-education-resources-lesson-planning/" target="_blank">Lesson Planning </a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/02/17/2010/02/09/2010/02/01/2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/2009/10/21/2009/09/06/2009/09/02/religious-education-resources-discipline-in-the-classroom/" target="_blank">Discipline in the Classroom</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/02/17/2010/02/09/2010/02/01/2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/2009/10/21/2009/09/06/2009/09/02/2009/08/24/religious-education-resources-helping-hands-chart/">Helping Hands Chart</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/02/17/2010/02/09/2010/02/01/2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/2009/10/21/2009/09/06/2009/09/02/2009/08/24/religious-educator-resources-special-needs-students-information-to-gather-from-parents/" target="_blank">Special Needs Students – Information to Gather from Parents</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/02/17/2010/02/09/2010/02/01/2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/2009/10/21/2009/09/06/2009/09/02/2009/08/24/2009/08/17/preparing-your-religious-education-classroom-by-laura-grace/" target="_blank">Preparing Your Religious Education Classroom</a></li>
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		<title>Catholic Moments #138 &#8211; Tax Tips and Beating the Blues</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/cm138.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-8475" title="cm138" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/cm138.jpg" alt="cm138" width="265" height="181" /></a>On this week&#8217;s podcast, we welcome two wonderful guests.  <a href="http://www.thereseborchard.com/Site/Home.html" target="_blank">Therese Borchard</a> is the author of the hit daily blog <a href="http://blog.beliefnet.com/beyondblue" target="_blank">Beyond Blue</a> and the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1599951568?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1599951568">Beyond Blue<span id="more-8476"></span>: Surviving  Depression &amp; Anxiety and Making the Most of Bad Genes</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1599951568" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />.</p>
<p>Lesley Johnson of <a href="http://www.jfsmoney.com/" target="_blank">Johnson Financial Services</a> is a professional accountant who is dedicated to providing guidance in planning, developing and maintaining a healthy financial status.</p>

<p>The Hebrews didn&#8217;t have a unique word to express thanks. Instead &#8212; the Jews expressed a BLESSING. Guess who almost always uses the word BLESSINGS? Join <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Deacon Tom</a> today and find out.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazingcatechists.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Mladnich</a> encourages us to be filled with &#8220;pentecostal fire&#8221; when we teach or share the gospel message.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.livewtl.com" target="_blank">Avery</a> shares a reflection from the Catholic Youth Bible (<a href="http://www.smp.org/CatholicYouthBible.cfm" target="_blank">http://www.smp.org/CatholicYouthBible.cfm</a>) on Matthew 25:31-46, and talks about ways to respond to Christ’s call of service.</p>
<p>This week as Lent begins, <a href="http://www.snoringscholar.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Reinhard</a> finds herself at foot of the cross during her Mary Moment.</p>
<p>We close with the music of Catholic musician <a href="http://www.gfsongs.com/" target="_blank">Gerard Faucheux</a> and ask you to pray for the repose of his soul and for his family.</p>
<p>This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by <a href="http://www.catholicmatch.com/lisa">CatholicMatch.com</a>, the Leading Catholic Singles Community.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a href="mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com">lisa@catholicmom.com</a>.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Links for this Episode:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://specialchronicles.tk/" target="_blank">Special Chronicles </a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/02/10/2010/01/28/2010/01/20/2010/01/13/2010/01/07/2009/12/16/2009/12/09/2009/12/01/2009/11/26/2009/11/11/2009/11/05/2009/10/28/2009/10/21/2009/10/07/2009/09/30/category/contests/">Current CatholicMom.com Contests</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/02/10/2010/01/28/2010/01/20/2010/01/13/2010/01/07/2009/12/16/2009/12/09/2009/12/01/2009/11/26/2009/11/11/2009/11/05/2009/10/28/2009/10/21/2009/10/07/2009/09/30/2009/09/23/2009/09/16/2009/09/11/2009/09/02/2009/08/26/2009/08/13/2009/08/06/2009/08/03/2009/07/29/2009/07/22/2009/07/15/2009/07/08/2009/06/24/2009/06/18/2009/06/11/2009/06/04/2009/05/27/2009/05/20/2009/05/13/2009/05/06/2009/04/30/2009/04/22/category/book-club/" target="_blank">CatholicMom.com Book Club</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicmom.catholiccompany.com/">The Catholic Company</a></li>
<li>The Handbook for Catholic Moms:  <a href="http://catholicmom.catholiccompany.com/catholic-gifts/1004840/Handbook-Catholic-Moms/" target="_blank">The Catholic Company</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159471228X?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=159471228X" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="http://www.aquinasandmore.com/title/Handbook-for-Catholic-Moms/SKU/22439/" target="_blank">Aquinas and More</a> or <a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Handbook-for-Catholic-Moms/Lisa-M-Hendey/e/9781594712289/?itm=1&amp;USRI=the+handbook+for+catholic+moms" target="_blank">Barnes &amp; Noble</a></li>
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		<title>Catholic Moments #137 &#8211; Sr. Rose Pacatte, Media Mindfulness</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:04:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catholic Moments Podcast</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/cm137.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-8348" title="cm137" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/cm137.jpg" alt="cm137" width="265" height="181" /></a>This week we welcome <a href="http://sisterrose.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Sister Rose Pacatte</a>.  Sister Rose is the Director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies in Los Angeles.  She is an noted national and international media literacy specialist, an award winning author and a noted film and television analyst. <span id="more-8347"></span> Sister Rose joins us today to discuss her latest book, <a href="http://pauline.org/OurMediaWorld/tabid/361/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Our Media World</a>, co-authored with Sister Gretchen Hailer.</p>

<p>In this Deacon Moment, <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Tom Fox</a> shares two stories of surrender by Catholic Moms. Tom proposes consideration of a Lenten goal of surrender for parents and spouses.</p>
<p>Avery (<a href="http://www.livewtl.com/" target="_blank">www.livewtl.com</a>) talks about evangelizing as a teen by following St. Francis of Assisi&#8217;s advice to be Christian examples in the world.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazingcatechists.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Mladnich</a> shares a few &#8220;amazing&#8221; lesson planning tips.</p>
<p>Inspired by <a href="http://snoringscholar.com/2010/01/mary-at-cana" target="_blank">a comment</a> by <a href="http://sherryantonettiwrites.blogspot.com/%20" target="_blank">Sherri Antonetti</a>, <a href="http://www.snoringscholar.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Reinhard</a> reflects on Mary’s effort and obedience in this week’s Mary Moment.</p>
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		<title>Bezalel Youth Books Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:43:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Hendey</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000080;"><em><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ATG-Truth-for-Teens-cover.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5503" title="ATG Truth for Teens cover" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ATG-Truth-for-Teens-cover-263x300.jpg" alt="ATG Truth for Teens cover" width="263" height="300" /></a>Since we love giving things away, and since we love great books for kids, this month we are offering you a chance to win some wonderful books from <a href="http://www.bezalelbooks.com/" target="_blank">Bezaelel Books</a>, a fantastic Catholic publishing house.<span id="more-8221"></span> Five winners will be chosen for the contest, each one receiving one of the following books:</em></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0980048311?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0980048311">Hiding the Stranger in Hickory Valley</a></strong><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0980048311" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> &#8211; Joan L. Kelly, author of &#8220;My Big Feet&#8221; and &#8220;Lonny the Lizard finds a Treasure,&#8221; delivers another winning book! The adventure begins when a young farm girl, Katie, finds an unconscious teenager in a meadow. When she and her siblings try to help him discover answers, they find themselves involved in intrigue and possible danger. Who is this mysterious stranger who suddenly shows up on a small Illinois farm? Where did he come from? Where is he going? This first book in the trilogy takes the reader on an adventure filled quest!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0979497639?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0979497639">My Big Feet</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0979497639" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> </strong>- Rob Sanderson and his friends knew that they weren&#8217;t part of the &#8216;popular&#8217; kids, but that didn&#8217;t stop them from accepting each other and facing life&#8217;s challenges. Even when those challenges involved intrigue and espionage! Kids and grown ups, too, will love reading about this group of misfits as they combine forces to find a way to outwit dangerous spies and save their new classmate and her family. (Ages 9-12)</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0979497647?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0979497647">Sweet Tweets</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0979497647" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></strong> &#8211; &#8220;Sweet Tweets,&#8221; by Trudy Schubert, was inspired by Trudy&#8217;s love of children&#8217;s books and her desire to help the Lakeland School of Walworth County, an institution dedicated to helping children with autism. Drawing upon her own background as children&#8217;s librarian and storyteller at Williams Bay Library and as a preschool teacher, Trudy has combined her great wit and fun-loving personality to bring Chicken Chineka, Lambkins, and the Easter Bunny to life in a beautifully illustrated tale of the value of team effort and gratitude. Sure to delight young and old alike; all proceeds of &#8220;Sweet Tweets&#8221; go to the Lakeland School of Walworth County.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0979497698?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0979497698">Isabel&#8217;s Sister</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0979497698" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> </strong>- &#8220;Isabel&#8217;s Sister&#8221; is a beautiful story of life and promise in the Resurrection. Once again, author Harriet (Kety) Sabatini captures the beauty of faith in this, her second book. For everyone who loved &#8220;Joseph&#8217;s Hands,&#8221; this book is sure to please. For those not yet familiar with Harriet&#8217;s prose, or Marie&#8217;s magnificent art work, &#8220;Isabel&#8217;s Sister&#8221; will be a newfound treasure in books that every Christian child should have!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/098233883X?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=098233883X">All Things Girl: Truth for Teens</a></strong><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=098233883X" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> &#8211; Latest book by best-selling Catholic authors Teresa Tomeo, Molly Miller and Monica Cops is now available in paperback&#8230; Do you want your teen daughter to know the true (and detrimental) precepts of the feminist movement or the real 9-1-1 on birth control and sexual freedom? Are you looking for a book that reveals Catholic truths and develops Catholic virtues in an honest and open way? All Things Girl: Truth for Teens is a 240 page book written with the same frank and realistic voice as found in the ATG book series. Chapters include: You Are Here for a Reason Relationships Learning from All of God&#8217;s Creatures Influences from the Feminist Movement Be Mindful of the Media Messages Fashion Skin, Makeup and Hair Financial Responsibility How Does Your Garden Grow? Every Life Is a Vocation Virtues to Live by A Plan for Life All Things Girl: Truth for Teens Journal is the perfect accompaniment to the book and encourages girls to track their prayer life and contemplate the messages of the book in a personal and private way. &#8220;All Things Girl: Truth for Teens&#8221; seeks to help Catholic teens live and learn their Catholic faith with joy and diligence.  This winner will also receive the <strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/098212225X?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=098212225X">All Things Girl: Truth for Teens Journal</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=098212225X" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />.</strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><em>To enter to win this contest, you must leave a comment on this post with a valid email address (which won’t be published or shared) <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>before Midnight PST on February 19, 2010</strong></span>.  I’ll draw three random winners and announce the winners when the contest has ended.</em></span></p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Hendey</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/catholicspotlight_small.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-8162" title="catholicspotlight_small" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/catholicspotlight_small.jpg" alt="catholicspotlight_small" width="188" height="150" /></a>A big thank you to my friend and fellow podcaster Chris Cash for inviting me to appear on his great program, <a href="http://catholicspotlight.com/597/cs128-lisa-hendey-handbook-for-catholic-moms/" target="_blank">Catholic Spotlight</a>.  <span id="more-8161"></span>Chris and I had a very fun conversation about the background behind my book, how the idea came together, and the content of the book.  Chris is a great interviewer, so I had a blast chatting with him about this exciting time in my life.  Listen to the podcast on the player here, or visit <a href="http://catholicspotlight.com/597/cs128-lisa-hendey-handbook-for-catholic-moms/" target="_blank">Chris&#8217; Catholic Spotlight website</a> for many great interviews with noted Catholics.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:52:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Hendey</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/1-59471-228-X.jpg"><img src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/1-59471-228-X-100x150.jpg" alt="1-59471-228-X" title="1-59471-228-X" width="100" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-8136" /></a>My new book, <a href="http://catholicmom.catholiccompany.com/catholic-gifts/1004840/Handbook-Catholic-Moms/" target="_blank">The Handbook for Catholic Moms</a>, is nearing release.  The excitement is building, and my friends at The Catholic Company are running a <a href="http://catholicmom.catholiccompany.com/content/Lisa-Hendey-Handbook-Contest.cfm">great contest</a> to help me spread the word!<span id="more-8140"></span>  Here are the details:</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><em>Just send us your  favorite, best working, or funniest piece of motherly advice you&#8217;ve heard from your Mom, Grandmother, etc.  We&#8217;ll compile all the entries and pick our <strong>Top Five</strong><strong> Favorites</strong> to win a signed copy of Lisa&#8217;s new book!  We&#8217;ll post all entries online and share the Top Five on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/CatholicCompany">YouTube</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CatholicCompany">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.catholicspotlight.com/">CatholicSpotlight.com</a> and more.</em></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><em>Email your entry to <a href="mailto:contest@catholiccompany.com?subject=Submission%20for%20Lisa%20Hendey%20Book%20Contest&amp;body=Full%20Name%3A%0AEmail%20Address%3A%0AMailing%20Address%3A%0AMom%27s%20Advice%3A">contest@catholiccompany.com</a>; please include your full name, email address, and mailing address. No purchase is necessary. Submissions will be accepted now through February 14, 2010. Only one entry per person.  Participants must be 18 years of age or older as of the time of submission.  This contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and Washington, DC except for employees of The Catholic Company and Trinity Road, LLC, and all companies contributing prizes, judges, and members of their immediate families.</em></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="color: #000000;">To build a little excitement, I filmed the following video today.  Please help spread the word by sharing this on your website, blog or podcast &#8211; and don&#8217;t forget to send your entry to </span></span><span style="color: #000080;"><em><a href="mailto:contest@catholiccompany.com?subject=Submission%20for%20Lisa%20Hendey%20Book%20Contest&amp;body=Full%20Name%3A%0AEmail%20Address%3A%0AMailing%20Address%3A%0AMom%27s%20Advice%3A">contest@catholiccompany.com</a></em></span><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="color: #000000;"> by 2/14/10.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="color: #000000;"><em>My book </em>is </span></span><em>now available at <a href="http://catholicmom.catholiccompany.com/catholic-gifts/1004840/Handbook-Catholic-Moms/">The Catholic Company</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159471228X?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=159471228X">Amazon.com</a>, <a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Handbook-for-Catholic-Moms/Lisa-M-Hendey/e/9781594712289/?itm=1&amp;USRI=the+handbook+for+catholic+moms" target="_blank">Barnes &amp; Noble</a>, <a href="http://www.aquinasandmore.com/title/Handbook-for-Catholic-Moms/SKU/22439/" target="_blank">Aquinas and More</a>, or a Catholic bookstore near you!</em><br/><br />
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		<dc:creator>Lisa Hendey</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/5_0t.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-8125" title="5_0t" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/5_0t-150x134.jpg" alt="5_0t" width="150" height="134" /></a>Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time<span id="more-8118"></span></strong></span></p>
<p><em><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/1-59471-228-X.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8136" title="1-59471-228-X" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/1-59471-228-X-100x150.jpg" alt="1-59471-228-X" width="100" height="150" /></a>Check out Lisa Hendey’s new book<strong>, The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul</strong></em><em>, now available at <a href="http://catholicmom.catholiccompany.com/catholic-gifts/1004840/Handbook-Catholic-Moms/">The Catholic Company</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159471228X?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=159471228X">Amazon.com</a>, <a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Handbook-for-Catholic-Moms/Lisa-M-Hendey/e/9781594712289/?itm=1&amp;USRI=the+handbook+for+catholic+moms" target="_blank">Barnes &amp; Noble</a>, <a href="http://www.aquinasandmore.com/title/Handbook-for-Catholic-Moms/SKU/22439/" target="_blank">Aquinas and More</a>, or a Catholic bookstore near you!</em></p>
<p><em>C</em><em>lick on the links below to download each item</em></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.usccb.org/nab/020710.shtml" target="_blank">Sunday’s Gospel</a></li>
<li><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/02_07_10.pdf">Coloring Page</a></li>
<li>Mass Worksheets<em> – <a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/02_07_10_a.pdf">7-10</a>, <a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/02_07_10_b.pdf">11-14</a></em></li>
<li><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/02_07_101.pdf">Lesson Plan</a></li>
<li>Word Search – <a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/02_07_10_ws.pdf">Puzzle</a>, <a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/02_07_10_ws_key.pdf">Solution</a></li>
<li>Crossword – <a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/02_07_102.pdf">Puzzle</a><br />
Solution – Across: 1.  Sinful;  4.  Zebedee;  Down:  2.  followed;  3.  Gennesaret</li>
<li><a href="http://www.catholicmom.com/lesson_plan.04.htm" target="_blank">Disciples &#8211; Who Is Knocking at My Door?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/disciplesmemorygameorgofish.doc" target="_blank">Disciples Memory Game or Go Fish Game- A fun way to review the names of the disciples</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2010/01/lesson-plan-pre-k-fishers-of-men.html" target="_blank">Fishers of Men Pre K Lesson Plan</a></li>
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<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Extra activities:</strong></span></p>
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<li><a href="../2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/category/contests/">Current CatholicMom.com Contests</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/kids/puppet-ministry/">Puppet/skit scripts at CatholicMom.com</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.osv.com/OSV4MeNav/TeachingCatholicKids/tabid/220/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Teaching Catholic Kids </a>- Great Resources from Our Sunday Visitor</li>
<li><a href="http://www.usccbpublishing.org/client/client_pages/ToTeachseptember2009.cfm" target="_blank">To Teach</a> – Great Resources from USCCB – Charity in Truth (<em>Caritas In Veritate</em>)</li>
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<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Pre-K Lesson Plans:</strong></span></p>
<p><em>We will be providing weekly Pre-K lesson plans this year. These do not coincide with the Sunday Liturgy of the Word, but are specifically created for Catholic Pre-K learners.</em></p>
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<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2010/01/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-lent.html" target="_blank">Lent</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2010/01/lesson-plan-pre-k-jesus-calms-storm.html" target="_blank">Jesus Calms the Storm</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2010/01/lesson-plan-pre-k-fishers-of-men.html" target="_blank">Fishers of Men</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2010/01/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-woman-at-well.html" target="_blank">Woman at the Well</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/12/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-wedding-at-cana.html" target="_blank">Wedding at Cana</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/11/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-birth-of-jesus.html" target="_blank">The Birth of Jesus</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/11/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-advent.html" target="_blank">Advent </a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/11/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-thank-you-god.html" target="_blank">Thank You God! </a> (Terrific for Thanksgiving!)</li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/11/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-joshua-jericho.html" target="_blank">Joshua and Jericho</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/10/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-moses.html" target="_blank">Moses</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/10/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-joseph-and-his.html" target="_blank">Joseph and His Wonderful Coat</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/10/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-prayer-i-can-talk.html" target="_blank">Prayer – I Can Talk to God</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/06/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-noahs-ark.html" target="_blank">Noah’s Ark</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/06/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-adam-eve.html" target="_blank">Adam and Eve</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/09/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-god-made-me-and-im.html" target="_blank">God Made Me and I’m Special</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/06/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-creation-day-seven.html" target="_blank">Creation Day Seven – On the Seventh Day God Rested</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/09/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-creation-day-six.html" target="_blank">Creation Day Six – Animals on Land and Man</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/09/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-creation-day-five.html" target="_blank">Creation Day Five – Creatures in the Seas and Sky</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/08/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-creation-day-four.html" target="_blank">Creation Day Four – Sun, Moon and Stars</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/06/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-creation-day-three.html" target="_blank">Creation Day Three – Seas, Lands and Plants</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/05/creation-day-two-sky-objective-children.html" target="_blank">Creation Day Two – God Created the Sky</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/05/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-creation-day-one.html" target="_blank">Creation Day One – God Created Light</a></li>
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<p><em>Check out Lisa Hendey’s new book<strong>, The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul</strong></em><em>, now available at <a href="http://catholicmom.catholiccompany.com/catholic-gifts/1004840/Handbook-Catholic-Moms/">The Catholic Company</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159471228X?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=159471228X">Amazon.com</a>, <a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Handbook-for-Catholic-Moms/Lisa-M-Hendey/e/9781594712289/?itm=1&amp;USRI=the+handbook+for+catholic+moms" target="_blank">Barnes &amp; Noble</a>, <a href="http://www.aquinasandmore.com/title/Handbook-for-Catholic-Moms/SKU/22439/" target="_blank">Aquinas and More</a>, or a Catholic bookstore near you!</em></p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Religious Education Resource Articles: </strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/2010/01/31/religious-education-resources-great-free-catholic-teaching-sites/" target="_blank">Great FREE Catholic Teaching Sites</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/01/24/religious-education-resources-staff-training-for-special-needs-students/">Staff Training for Special Needs Students</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/09/religious-education-resources-timelines-by-laura-grace/">Timelines</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/07/religious-education-resources-story-sequencing-activities-by-laura-grace/">Story Sequencing Activities</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/01/assessing-student-progress-by-laura-grace/">Assessing Student Progress</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/using-technology-in-your-classroom/">Using Technology in Your Classroom</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/2009/10/21/how-to-keep-disruptive-behavior-down-to-a-minimum-by-laura-grace/">How to Keep Disruptive Behavior Down to a Minimum</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/2009/09/28/religious-education-resources-organize-your-materials/">Organize Your Materials</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/2009/09/28/religious-education-resources-introductory-letter-to-parents/" target="_blank">Introductory Letter to Parents</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/2009/10/21/2009/09/06/religious-education-resources-lesson-planning/" target="_blank">Lesson Planning </a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/2009/10/21/2009/09/06/2009/09/02/religious-education-resources-discipline-in-the-classroom/" target="_blank">Discipline in the Classroom</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/2009/10/21/2009/09/06/2009/09/02/2009/08/24/religious-education-resources-helping-hands-chart/">Helping Hands Chart</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/2009/10/21/2009/09/06/2009/09/02/2009/08/24/religious-educator-resources-special-needs-students-information-to-gather-from-parents/" target="_blank">Special Needs Students – Information to Gather from Parents</a></li>
<li><a href="../2010/01/25/2010/01/19/2010/01/09/2010/01/04/2009/12/31/2009/12/08/2009/12/01/2009/11/22/2009/11/13/2009/11/03/2009/10/29/2009/10/21/2009/09/06/2009/09/02/2009/08/24/2009/08/17/preparing-your-religious-education-classroom-by-laura-grace/" target="_blank">Preparing Your Religious Education Classroom</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000080;"><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/my-big-book.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-8104" title="my-big-book" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/my-big-book-101x150.jpg" alt="my-big-book" width="101" height="150" /></a>Featured Product:</span></strong><em><br />
Thank you for your support of CatholicMom.com!  A small portion of your purchase price goes to CatholicMom.com and enables us to continue providing these resources free of charge for families and parishes around the world.</em></p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="color: #000000;"><em></em><em> </em><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400315387?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1400315387"><em>My Big Book of Catholic Bible Stories</em></a></strong><em><strong><img style="margin: 0px ! important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1400315387" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> -</strong> </em></span></span>With almost 200 stories, this book is an excellent resource for children and families to grow together in their faith and knowledge of Catholic tradition.  It uses selections from the actual text of the highly respected and readable New Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition, including stories from the Deuterocanonical Books.  Along with stories from actual Bible text, My Big Book of Catholic Bible Stories includes additional elements.  Each of these elements will help encourage the child to talk to God, to understand the meaning of new words from the passage, to learn quotes from saints and other important figures, and to go deeper in their faith by cross-referencing the CCC and applying the lesson to their lives. With its thorough teaching of Catholic faith, Bible stories, and classic art, this Bible Storybook will be a welcome addition to Catholic homes, schools, and churches.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/2010/02/01/catholic-book-spotlight-my-big-book-of-catholic-bible-stories-by-heidi-hess-saxton/" target="_blank">Read our Catholic Book Spotlight interview with author Heidi Hess Saxton.</a></strong><br />
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		<dc:creator>Lisa Hendey</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/my-big-book.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-8104" title="my-big-book" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/my-big-book.jpg" alt="my-big-book" width="202" height="298" /></a>Congratulations to our friend and CatholicMom.com columnist <a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/category/columnists/heidi-hess-saxton/">Heidi Hess Saxton</a> on the recent release of her wonderful book </em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400315387?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1400315387"><em>My Big Book of Catholic Bible Stories</em></a><em><img style="margin: 0px !important; border: 0px none !important initial !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1400315387" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />. <span id="more-8103"></span> When asked to endorse Heidi&#8217;s book, I said of it, </em><span style="color: #000080;"><em>&#8220;With </em></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400315387?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1400315387"><em><span style="color: #000080;">My Big Book of Catholic Bible Stories</span></em></a><span style="color: #000080;"><em><img style="margin: 0px !important; border: 0px initial initial;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1400315387" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />, noted author </em></span><span style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #bbdafd; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="color: #000080;"><em>Heidi</em></span></span><span style="color: #000080;"><em> Hess Saxton has given Catholic families and parishes everywhere a tremendous treasure.  References from the Catechism, inspirational quotes from the saints, and suggested family activities make this a perfect faith formation tool for children and parents alike.&#8221; </em><span style="color: #000000;"><em> Having had the opportunity to read and share this beautiful book, I am now more convinced than ever that every Catholic family, school and parish should have a copy of this fantastic resource.  I&#8217;m happy to share the following interview with Heidi Hess Saxton and to give </em><em> </em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400315387?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1400315387"><em>My Big Book of Catholic Bible Stories</em></a><em><img style="margin: 0px !important; border: 0px initial initial;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1400315387" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> my highest recommendation.</em></span></span></p>
<p><strong><em><span style="color: #000080;">Q:  Heidi, congratulations on the release of </span></em></strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400315387?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1400315387"><strong><em><span style="color: #000080;">My Big Book of Catholic Bible Stories</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span style="color: #000080;"><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1400315387" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />.  Please briefly introduce yourself and your family to our readers.</span></em></strong></p>
<p>Hello! Thanks for helping me promote my new book &#8212; it was truly a labor of love, and I hope it blesses lots of families. Craig and I were married in 1999, and we foster-adopted our children Christopher and Sarah in 2002, when Sarah was six months old and Christopher was 2-1/2. I was delighted when Thomas Nelson approached me about compiling this book of stories, because it gave me a chance to include a lot of information that I wanted to pass along to my own kids.</p>
<p><strong><em><span style="color: #000080;">Q:  I LOVE your new book and can&#8217;t wait for our readers to explore it!  For those who haven&#8217;t yet had an opportunity to read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400315387?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1400315387"><em>My Big Book of Catholic Bible Stories</em></a><em><img style="margin: 0px !important; border: 0px initial initial;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1400315387" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></em> could you please share an overview of the book?</span></em></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400315387?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1400315387"><em>My Big Book of Catholic Bible Stories</em></a><em><img style="margin: 0px !important; border: 0px initial initial;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1400315387" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></em> is a comprehensive (400+ pages!), full-color volume of stories from the whole Bible (including the deutero-canonical books). I wrote little introductions to each story, but the entire story is taken directly from the NRSV. Each story includes a prayer to use during Bible story time, tidbits of information to help you get a better understanding of the story, and a cross-referencing tool that lists Scripture and Catechism passages that are especially appropriate to read with that story. I also included a little section at the front of the book to help families cultivate a habit of family prayer.</p>
<p><strong><em><span style="color: #000080;">Q:  What makes this book different from other typical children&#8217;s Bible story books?</span></em></strong></p>
<p>Unlike most story books, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400315387?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1400315387"><em>My Big Book of Catholic Bible Stories</em></a><em><img style="margin: 0px !important; border: 0px initial initial;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1400315387" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></em> includes stories from the entire Bible, especially those most important to Catholics. Although Thomas Nelson is an evangelical publisher, they worked with me to make sure the book has an authentically Catholic &#8220;voice,&#8221; incorporating Church teachings, especially on the sacraments and the saints. Because the text comes directly from Scripture, it gives children a chance to hear the beauty of the text for themselves &#8211; and the passages are kept short, so as not to be too overwhelming. And I deliberately included notes for parents, so they can learn right along with kids!</p>
<p><strong><em><span style="color: #000080;"><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/saxton_heidi.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-847" title="saxton_heidi" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/saxton_heidi-200x300.jpg" alt="saxton_heidi" width="200" height="300" /></a>Q:  What type of research went into the formation of this wonderful resource?</span></em></strong></p>
<p>I drew extensively from my graduate theology studies at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit &#8212; however, I learned to love the Bible from the first thirty years of my life, especially the years I spent in Bible school as an Evangelical Christian. I have in my library an extensive collection of Scripture study resources &#8212; you should have seen the mountain of books on my desk while I was going through the project!  I have to say, compiling this book gave me a chance to read these stories in a fresh, new way.</p>
<p><strong><em><span style="color: #000080;">Q:  What are some of the ways in which you foresee the book being used by Catholic families and educators?</span></em></strong></p>
<p>One of the greatest challenges facing catechists and parents is educating children when we ourselves don&#8217;t feel completely up to the challenge. The cross-referencing features of each story will help educators to study the material at their own pace, as deeply as they are inclined to do. The index is also cross-referenced to the liturgical calendar, so you can readily look up the story that corresponds to the readings. Above all, it will help educators integrate Scripture and prayer, both of which are needed to maintain a vital Christian life.</p>
<p><strong><em><span style="color: #000080;">Q:  What do your two adorable kids think about having their own special book, written by their mom?</span></em></strong></p>
<p>They&#8217;re cute. They walk around the house with it (I only have one copy so far), and at church they run up to people, flashing the title page (before I get a chance to do it!)</p>
<p><strong><em><span style="color: #000080;">Q:  What was different about writing for children rather than writing for adults?  Did you test drive the book with your own family prior to publication?</span></em></strong></p>
<p>The greatest challenge was finding a voice that would work for the whole family (although the book is targeted at the 6-9 age group). I didn&#8217;t want older kids to be bored, or little kids to be lost. That&#8217;s why the multiple sidebars helps &#8212; you can read as little or as much as you want. Honestly, I had to do it so quickly there wasn&#8217;t a lot of &#8220;test driving&#8221; ahead of time &#8230; but I&#8217;m enjoying reading it through with them now, with all the beautiful artwork!</p>
<p><strong><em><span style="color: #000080;">Q:  Please give our readers an update on your great <a href="http://extraordinarymomsnetwork.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Extraordinary Moms Network.</a></span></em></strong></p>
<p>I continue to post on it regularly, and people continue to find me &#8230;. I&#8217;m hoping this book will draw even more readers, and encourage them in their vocations. I have a special page dedicated to resources that tie into the book &#8211; websites and other online resources to help families dig deeper into the stories.</p>
<p><strong><em><span style="color: #000080;">Q:  With all of your publishing and writing successes, what&#8217;s next?</span></em></strong></p>
<p>Although I have a few ideas brewing, I don&#8217;t have any firm plans right now. Life is very much like a book, full of chapters and plot twists. It isn&#8217;t always possible to project what is going to happen from one week to the next, is it? I&#8217;ve always loved writing and sharing my faith with other people; as a wife and mother, I can&#8217;t always spend the kind of time I&#8217;d like with this. This year, my children&#8217;s school has occupied the lion&#8217;s share of my time, and it looks as though I may soon be headed back to school myself. I&#8217;ll update my plans on EMN as they become available &#8230; stay tuned!</p>
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		<title>Lisa Hendey on Morning Air</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:54:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Hendey</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/morning_air.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-8067" title="morning_air" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/morning_air-300x75.jpg" alt="morning_air" width="300" height="75" /></a>On Monday, February 1st, I&#8217;ll be waking up bright and early to spend some time with Sean Herriott of <a href="http://www.relevantradio.com/Page.aspx?pid=294" target="_blank">Relevant Radio&#8217;s Morning Air</a> show to discuss <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159471228X?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=159471228X" target="_blank"><em>The Handbook for Catholic Moms<span id="more-8066"></span>: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul</em></a>.  Feel free to tune in on the <a href="http://www.relevantradio.com/Page.aspx?pid=294" target="_blank">Relevant Radio website!</a><br />
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		<title>Catholic Moments #136 &#8211; Father Larry Richards</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cm136.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-8050" title="cm136" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cm136.jpg" alt="cm136" width="265" height="181" /></a>Father Larry Richards is a popular, captivating preacher and a favorite speaker at Catholic conferences.  He aslo serves as the pastor an inner city parish, St. Joseph Church/Bread of Life Community in Erie, Pennsylvania.  Father Richards is the author of <strong><em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1586174037?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1586174037">Be a Man!: Becoming the Man God Created You to Be</a></em></strong><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1586174037" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />.  <span id="more-8049"></span>His inspirational and challenging talks have changed the hearts, minds and lives of millions world wide.</p>

<p>Someplace between the incessant demands of an alarm clock and the whining of a young one who won&#8217;t go to sleep &#8212; have you found time for YOU and SILENCE? Finding silence is the topic of <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Deacon Tom&#8217;</a>s reflection for this week.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazingcatechists.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Mladnich</a> shares an Amazing Minute this week on Holy Purity.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.livewtl.com" target="_blank">Avery</a> talks about her Confirmation saint, <a href="http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=278" target="_blank">St. Frances Xavier Cabrini</a> and her inspiring life story as it relates to God&#8217;s call in our own lives.</p>
<p>Mary’s love is a great grace, and in this week’s Mary Moment, <a href="http://www.snoringscholar.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Reinhard</a> shares a quote from <em><a href="http://catholicmom.catholiccompany.com/catholic-books/1003864/My-Ideal-Jesus-Son-Mary?aid=1457&amp;new=yes&amp;sli=1003864" target="_blank">My Ideal: Jesus, Son of Mary</a></em> that gives us all a better understanding of how that is.</p>
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<p>This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by <a href="http://www.catholicmatch.com/lisa">CatholicMatch.com</a>, the Leading Catholic Singles Community.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a href="mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com">lisa@catholicmom.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Lisa Hendey Interviewed by Aquinas and More</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Hendey</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/am_logo.gif"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-8035" title="am_logo" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/am_logo-300x80.gif" alt="am_logo" width="300" height="80" /></a>A huge thank yo Mike and Ian from Aquinas and More and their wonderful blog, Musings from a Catholic Bookstore, for hosting me for a blog interview this week. <span id="more-8034"></span> You can <a href="http://catholicinformation.aquinasandmore.com/2010/01/27/our-interview-with-lisa-hendey-author-of-the-handbook-for-catholic-moms/" target="_blank">read our conversation on their blog here</a>, and <a href="http://www.aquinasandmore.com/catholic-books/Handbook-for-Catholic-Moms/sku/22439" target="_blank">pre-order The Handbook for Catholic Moms from Aquinas and More here</a>.<br />
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		<title>Lisa Hendey on NET NY Television Program Currents</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Hendey</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/netny_logo.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-8031" title="netny_logo" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/netny_logo.png" alt="netny_logo" width="264" height="74" /></a>Tune in on Thursday, January 28 for my interview segment on the great television program <a href="http://netny.net/currents/" target="_blank"><em>Currents</em></a>, which airs on <a href="http://netny.net/" target="_blank">NET</a> is a new faith-centered cable TV network based in New York City.  <span id="more-8030"></span>My pre-recorded interview with Francesca Maximé focuses on my soon to be released book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159471228X?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=159471228X" target="_blank">The Handbook for Catholic Moms</a>.  The show airs at 7:30 pm ET (encores at 11:30 pm &amp; 6:30 am) and can be viewed live at the <a href="http://netny.net/" target="_blank">NET</a> website.  In case you miss the live show, archived programs can be found at the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/netnewyork" target="_blank">NET YouTube Channel</a> or via <a href="http://netny.net/currents/category/podcast/" target="_blank">podcast</a>.<br />
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		<title>Lisa Hendey on The Catholic Channel</title>
		<link>http://new.catholicmom.com/2010/01/25/lisa-hendey-on-the-catholic-channel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:11:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Hendey</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/guslloyd_logo_rgb.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-7989" title="gus_new_logos2" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/guslloyd_logo_rgb-300x196.jpg" alt="gus_new_logos2" width="300" height="196" /></a>On Tuesday, January 26, I&#8217;ll have the pleasure of appearing live with <a href="http://guslloyd.com/blog/?page_id=6" target="_blank">Gus Lloyd on his Seize the Day program on Sirius/XM&#8217;s The Catholic Channel</a>.  <span id="more-7988"></span>As a regular listener and fan of Gus&#8217; show, I&#8217;m really looking forward to this opportunity to discuss my upcoming book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159471228X?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=159471228X">The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul</a><img style="border: medium none  ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=159471228X" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />.  If you are a Sirius/XM listener, I hope you&#8217;ll tune in!<br />
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		<title>Free Prayers for Haiti E-book</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:09:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Hendey</dc:creator>
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		<title>Catholic Moments #135 &#8211; Mary Moore</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:42:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catholic Moments Podcast</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cm135.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-7886" title="cm135" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cm135.jpg" alt="cm135" width="265" height="181" /></a>Our guest on this week&#8217;s episode, Catholic wife and mom Mary Moore, is the author of a new book entitled <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0980236274?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=catholicmomcom&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0980236274">Rocking the Cradle Catholic</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0980236274" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />. <span id="more-7885"></span> Mary is a syndicated writer and speaker.  Her column <a href="http://www.catholicsun.org/op-ed.html" target="_blank">&#8220;Wholly Family&#8221;</a> has been encouraging Catholic families in the Diocese of Phoenix for five years.  Mary and her husband Mark live in Mesa, Arizona with their four children.  <strong><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/2010/01/20/rocking-the-cradle-catholic-giveaway/" target="_blank">Be sure to enter for your chance to win a copy of Mary&#8217;s wonderful book by visiting our Rocking the Cradle Catholic Giveaway.</a></strong></p>
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<p>Recent events in Haiti have many wondering what we can do? Can we take action so the world will never see large-scale tragedy and suffering again? <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Deacon Tom&#8217;s</a> reflection for today is called RIPPLES. In addition to prayer and perhaps a financial donation to Haiti relief, Tom&#8217;s idea is a way to consider our part in building up the kingdom of God.</p>
<p>Avery shares ideas about making a difference in Haitian relief efforts as a teen and talks about the call to service that God gives us.   <a href="http://crs.org/" target="_blank">Visit Catholic Relief Services to share your support.</a></p>
<p>We have a new &#8220;amazing&#8221; member of our Catholic Moments team!  Meet <a href="http://www.amazingcatechists.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Mladinich</a> this week with the first of her &#8220;Amazing Minute&#8221; series.</p>
<p>Kids in the background and the promise of peace: it’s a tall order for a Mary Moment (and more than a little contradictory, we know), but it’s all <a href="http://www.snoringscholar.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Reinhard</a> was able to pull together this week, inspired by the prayer card that also inspired <a href="http://woman.catholicexchange.com/2010/01/18/2826/" target="_blank">her column this week at Catholic Exchange’s Today’s Catholic Woman</a>.</p>
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<p>This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by <a href="http://www.catholicmatch.com/lisa">CatholicMatch.com</a>, the Leading Catholic Singles Community.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a href="mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com">lisa@catholicmom.com</a>.</p>
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