Reclaiming Sundays
Reclaiming Sundays
Introducing the Reclaiming Sundays video series
In fall 2025, watch for a new video series on reclaiming the peace, rest and leisure of Sundays with the Lord and family. As the first part of the Year III priority of Parents as Primary Educators of Their Children, this Reclaiming Sundays series will offer lasting habits to anchor each week in a joyful, prayerful and restful observance of Sunday.
April: Breaking bread
“A meal is a moment that can create a meaningful encounter with those we love.”
In April’s Reclaiming Sundays video, Marta Pereira, a campus minister at the University of St. Thomas, reminisces about her traditions of breaking bread while growing up in Costa Rica — praying, telling stories and sharing a family meal on Sundays. With the busyness of today’s family life, she encourages families to be intentional about making time for the most special of guests — Christ and family. Let’s reclaim Sundays for the Lord and our families.
Let’s reclaim Sundays for the Lord and our families.
Join us as we strive to Reclaim Sundays.
| Week of.... | |
|---|---|
| March 29 | Make plans for the Triduum and Easter. Continue a tradition or adopt a new one. |
| April 5 | Create a special meal and share time at the table together. |
| April 12 | Find ways to incorporate Alleluias into your family's prayer (Sing it, pray it, decorate your prayer space with it, greet each other with it...) |
| April 19 | Plan ways your family can intentionally celebrate the season of Easter for all 50 days. (especially appropriate on Sundays) |
| April 26 | Learn the Regina Caeli prayer |
| May 3 | Walk around your neighborhood together, praying for those in each house you pass. Pray for those who serve your neighborhood (police, firefighters, local government, etc.). |
| May 10 | Play games with the family (Let Mom win!) |
| May 17 | Spend more time outside in the hopes of meeting more of your neighbors. |
| May 24 | Celebrate Pentecost: wear red to Mass, eat birthday cake, have a bonfire. |
| May 31 | Host a community (school, neighborhood, church) potluck. |