As parents, we are constantly second-guessing ourselves about the decisions we make surrounding our children.  Did I handle that tantrum right?  What activities should I sign my child up for?  Am I over-scheduling my child?  How do I best prepare my child for school?  Did I choose the right school?  Is my child growing up to be a good person?  When these things are always on our minds, it is hard to gauge our own self-worth and determine if we are doing a “good” job as a parent.  That is o...

Sunday marks the beginning of Catholic Schools Week (CSW) for Archdiocesan schools throughout Chicago. The week-long celebration occurs every year about the same time. I’m sure many of you are asking “What exactly is Catholic Schools Week?” and “What does this mean for me?”

In the simplest form, Catholic Schools Week celebrates the uniqueness of each school, showing gratitude to those who make Catholic education possible – the parish, parents, teachers, faculty and staff. Each school k...