EVERY SACRED FAMILY
Building Catholic families, one Sunday at a time.
As Catholic parents, we have a responsibility to teach our kids about God.
We are our child’s primary catechists - this calling is both exciting and terrifying! God entrusted our children - HIS children - into our care. But how do we answer this call?
It starts with talking to our kids about God - but it can be tough to know how to begin the conversation.
We’re here to help! As a partnership between Every Sacred Sunday and Ablaze Families, we’re excited to share the Every Sacred Family Mass Guide!
Want to build a Catholic family that is rooted in faith and centered in peace? There’s no time like today to start raising saints!
What’s inside?
Curated questions spark meaningful conversations with your kids - all in a few minutes before Mass.
This instant PDF download helps your family grow closer to God - one Sunday at a time.
Curated discussion questions written by Catholic parents and educators at Ablaze Families
Edited by Jennifer Stavinoha, Catholic mom and theologian
Weekly Mass readings reference
Gospel summary and memory verse
Space for notes
Print at home or read from your phone
No prep needed beforehand - pick up this guide and dive in
Who is it for?
In short - Catholic families looking to grow in faith together.
Written by Catholic parents, for Catholic parents - we can confidently say - This guide is for you!
If you want to talk to your kids about God, but aren’t sure where to start - this guide is for you.
If you want your kids to grow up Catholic and stay Catholic - this guide is for you.
If you want more peace, connection, and conversation as a family - this guide is for you.
If you’re doing your best to raise holy, Catholic kids, but don’t have time to create a faith curriculum - this guide is for you.
If you’re seeking a simple way to help your kids celebrate going to Mass - this guide is for you.
If you feel unqualified to lead conversations about faith - this guide is for you.
If you have 5 minutes in the car on the way to Mass to connect as a family - this guide is for you.
If you arrive at Mass and the kids may be missing shoes but you’re just glad you made it in before the second reading - this guide is for you.
If you want your family to look forward to Mass with a spirit of celebration each Sunday - This guide is for you.
We wrote this guide for you because we realized we needed it ourselves.
This guide is not “one more thing to do”, but rather a resource to spark meaningful connections and faith-centered conversations with your kids. By preparing for Mass using this simple guide, you can arrive at Mass calmer and ready to celebrate together, growing in faith as a family.
We hope you’ll join us in saying “Yes!” to God, one Sunday at a time!
About Every Sacred Sunday
Hi friend! We’re Christie and Kassie, co-founders of Every Sacred Sunday. ESS started when we were in a Bible study together and wished for a beautiful, intentional, sustainable Mass journal with the full Mass readings - as soon as we put it on paper, we could feel the Holy Spirit calling us to take a big leap! You can learn more here.
About Ablaze Families
Jennifer Stavinoha is the Co-Director Ablaze Families, a Catholic ministry founded on the principle that sainthood starts at home. With monthly small groups, an online community, and a library of educational resources for Catholic parents, Ablaze Families can help you kickstart your family’s prayer life and raise children that know and love the Lord. Learn more about their mission here!