With our beloved bishop of 20 years retiring and a new bishop-elect to be ordained May 29, now is a great time to teach children about the role of a Catholic bishop. One great resource is “What is a Bishop,” a coloring book that explains who these modern-day successors of the apostles are in a fun and engaging way. Check out pages from the book and buy your own at www.brotherfrancisstore.com. Many resources – such as “How does a bishop get appointed?” – also can be found at catholicnewsherald.com, where you’ll learn about what a bishop does, how he gets appointed and symbols associated with him such as the crozier (his staff) as well as information about both prelates – Bishop Peter Jugis, now apostolic administrator, and Bishop-Elect Michael Martin.
Are you holding your own May Crowning or planning one at your parish or school? Find planning tips at www.catholicicing.com and learn how to make an ethereal flower crown with the instructions at www.TheologyofHome.com. Pressed for time? Order a kit from www.PetersSquare.com or the shop at www.CatholicAllYear.com, which also includes a video tutorial on YouTube.