Family Faith Formation

Francine and Fr. Stephen at a presentation at St. Mary’s Parish in Denville, NJ

Please view my recent YouTube video on this topic and subscribe to my channel Family Faith Formation Family Faith Formation is designed for parents to learn about the faith with their children. There has been an increase in the number of parishes in the Diocese of Paterson offering this program. It’s a wonderful way for […]

The Importance of Teaching Children About the Brown Scapular and the Holy Rosary

Francine Calabrese shares the the little brown scapular coloring book

Presentation given to the 2nd grade class at Our Lady Queen of Peace, Branchville, NJ I know I’ve spoken about this several times before, but I feel it’s worth repeating. In my recent YouTube video Father Phil Tangorra reinforced the importance of wearing the Brown Scapular after he enrolled the class into the Carmelite Family. […]

Another Presentation Falling On A Carmelite Feast Day

Another Presentation Falling on a Carmelite Feast Day On November 19, 2023 (the Feast of St. Raphael Kalinowski) I gave a presentation to all the children at St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Paterson, NJ religious education program. The grades and ages varied from 2nd through 9th which included the Confirmation candidates.  Please take a look […]

Family Faith Formation Is On The Rise

family faith formation is on the rise

Family Faith Formation is on the RISE Nov. 8, 2023 (the Feast of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, (1880-1906) (Carmelite Saint) My presentations often fall on a Carmelite Feast Day, which doesn’t surprise me. The date is always decided by the Director of Religious Education, never by me. This is my confirmation that the saint […]

Teaching Children About The Brown Scapular And The Rosary Prayer

Teaching Children About The Brown Scapular Of Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel And The Rosary Prayer Bringing Children Closer To Jesus And The Blessed Virgin Mary There is a great need in our society today to bring children closer to Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel […]