As parents, ensuring the safety and well-being of our children is our top priority. In today's world, staying vigilant and having the right tools at our disposal is crucial. That's why we want to introduce you to the FortifyFL app - a powerful tool that empowers your child to quickly and easily submit tips about suspicious activity. Why FortifyFL? FortifyFL is more than just an app; it's a lifeline for our community's safety. Developed with the goal of creating safer learning environments for students, it allows users to report concerns anonymously and in real-time. Here's why you should enco ..read more

Mrs. Carbone’s hope for students: “I hope they walk away feeling like they learned something and were loved unconditionally by me as Christ loves us.”  At Trinity Catholic High School in Ocala, high school students are prepared for their next steps in higher education through an exceptional college preparatory education delivered within a caring, Christ-centered environment.  Mrs. Gina Carbone is one of the teachers at Trinity Catholic helping students build important academic skills and realize their potential. As a Math Teacher, she provides an interactive classroom environment ..read more

Mrs. Tempesta’s hope for students: “I hope that my students will have a strong love of God and their faith. I want them to feel loved and important.”  One of the most critical years in your child’s education is first grade. As students transition from Kindergarten to elementary school, the right foundations must be set in place to foster their academic, emotional, and spiritual growth.  At our Lake & Marion private schools, one of the teachers ensuring young learners succeed is Mrs. Patricia Tempesta. As the first grade teacher at St. Paul Catholic School in Leesburg, she provid ..read more

Coach Mauro’s advice for students: “Quitting never solves the problem. True effort and hard work will lead to success.” St. Paul Catholic School in Leesburg is known for the strong bonds and family atmosphere that are fostered in the school community – and Coach Daniel Mauro, the athletic director and physical education coach, is a shining example of these principles.  Recently named St. Paul’s Distinguished Educator of the Year, Coach Mauro brings expertise, passion, and compassion to his role. Learn more about his background and why physical education is a critical part of a well-round ..read more

Black Catholic History Month was established in 1990 through the advocacy of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus. During the same year, the first celebration of Black Catholic History Month began in November in various cities in the United States with the celebration of St. Martin de Porres’ Feast Day. On November 3rd of that year, a liturgy celebrated the 150th anniversary of St. Martin’s transition to eternal life. In the world today there are more than 200 million people of African descent in the Roman Catholic Church. November was picked as the ideal month to celebrate Black Catholic ..read more

October is the month of the Rosary. Let’s celebrate the power of prayer with this easy and inexpensive Rosary Craft project. In this article, we have provided a craft idea for preschoolers and elementary age children. However, this super easy craft is a great project for older children and adults as well. You will end up with a beautiful Rosary that you can use or gift to family member or friends. Rosary Craft Project Not only is this rosary craft a fun and engaging activity, but it also strengthens a young child’s fine motor skills. While doing this craft with your kid(s), you can also help&n ..read more

Faith is a personal journey for everyone. More often than not, Catholic children need help navigating their religion. Attending Mass, observing Holy Days of Obligation and praying the rosary are great starting points. However, without guidance, faith-based activities may just feel like extra homework. Here are a few ways you can help your child find their Catholic identity. Start with Community Everyone wants to be part of a community, especially growing children who are finding themselves. Look for Catholic groups that welcome children from all walks of life. This may involve trial and erro ..read more

Sometimes we try to find fun filled activities that the whole family can enjoy and often forget that our state offers tons of educational activities. Traveling around Florida, you’ll find no shortage of history and culture. This state is full of wonderful places you and your child can visit to learn about different subjects. If you’re looking for something educational to do on a weekend, visiting any of these museums would be a great choice: Kennedy Space Center One thing that makes Florida special is its storied history with NASA (and being the current home to rocket launches along the east ..read more

Your child gets a much-needed break from school every summer. During this time, they may not be as focused on matters of faith as they are when it’s part of the daily routine. It’s easy to get distracted by worldly things when you finally have the time to take a mental break. If you make faith into a family project, it can draw their attention back to what matters. Try some of these fun faith-based activities to strengthen your faith all year long: Experience Nature Nature is something it’s easy to take for granted. The outside world has always been there, and we assume it always will be. One ..read more

Children may procrastinate for any number of reasons. What looks like low motivation could be a completely different issue, such as unrealistic expectations or poor time management skills. People of all ages get caught up in procrastinating on projects, from homework assignments to major work presentations. Here’s how you can help your child break the procrastination cycle. Get to the Root of the Problem The most important thing you can do is try to understand why your child is procrastinating. Ask questions like “What do you expect of yourself?” and “What do you think we expect of you?” If t ..read more