Living the Season of Ordinary Time as Catholic Families

Ordinary Time may not have the grandeur of Easter or Christmas, but it’s a beautiful season of steady growth in faith. As Catholic parents, we have the opportunity to cultivate holiness in our families through daily rhythms, prayer, and simple traditions. Here’s how to make the most of this season!

1. Deepen Your Family’s Prayer Life

Ordinary Time is the perfect time to establish strong prayer habits.

• Free Tip: Set a family prayer time each day, even if it’s just one decade of the Rosary.

• Resource Highlight: Our prayer notepads (Daily Examen, Lectio Divina, and more) can help you or your children build a habit of daily prayer.
  

2. Focus on Confession & the Sacraments

Sacramental life is essential year-round, and Ordinary Time is a great time to renew this focus.

• Free Tip: Teach children about the beauty of Confession by making it a family practice.

• Resource Highlight: Our Confession Notepad helps guide children and adults in preparing their hearts for reconciliation.

3. Celebrate Feast Days & Saints

Even in Ordinary Time, the Church celebrates so many inspiring saints!

• Free Tip: Pick one new saint each month to learn about as a family. (Hint: our monthly subscription box can make this REALLY easy for you!)

• Resource Highlight: Our FREE Saint Coloring Pages make learning about the saints fun and interactive for kids.

4. Create a Sacred Space at Home

A prayerful home environment fosters faith in everyday life.

• Free Tip: Display a crucifix, sacred images, or candles in a special prayer corner.

• Resource Highlight: Our Catholic Seasonal Art set offers beautiful faith-filled artwork for your home throughout the entire liturgical year.

5. Live Out the Works of Mercy

Ordinary Time is the perfect season to focus on serving others.

• Free Tip: Choose one Work of Mercy to practice as a family each week.

• Resource Highlight: Our FREE Works of Mercy Coloring Pages help kids learn and reflect on these important teachings.

6. Use Tools That Make Catholic Living Easy

• Free Tip: Download our FREE Building a Catholic Culture at Home Guide for simple, actionable ways to bring faith into everyday family life.

• Resource Highlight: Our subscription box makes celebrating the Catholic faith simple, providing everything you need to live liturgically, even in busy seasons!

Ordinary Time is anything but ordinary—it’s a time to grow, pray, and live our faith more intentionally. With these simple ideas, you can make this season rich with grace and meaning!