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February 2026​
Morsels of Faith
Newsletter

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Watch The Holy Family:  Catholic
Faith for Kids The Holy Family |
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph | Catholic
​Faith for Kids | Catechism for Kids
Click on images, bolded words, and videos to learn more throughout the newsletter!
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Teri Rosendahl,
Director of Evangelization &
Morsels of Faith Newsletter Editor
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Christ Our Hope Cluster
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Morsels For All

Free 1- Hour Parenting Class Tonight
Click on image below!

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Jarrett & Luisa present
The Built on Rock Parenting Masterclass
 How to Overcome Your Most Frustrating 
Parenting Challenges And Become The Parent You Deeply Long To Be!
Sunday, February 1, 8:30pm CST | OR Wednesday, February 4, 8:30pm CST  
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Sign- Up for FREE here, Click on Built on Rock Parent Coaching, 

 SAVE YOUR SEAT NOW!! 

Who Is Built on Rock? Meet Jarrett and Luisa Wendt
We know by experience how hard parenting can be and how lonely it can get when
it seems like no one else faces the same challenges you are dealing with. We've
been there. God has had so much grace for us, and He has it for you too!
We are on a mission to empower Catholic Parents to discipline from connection,
get unstuck from cycles of discouragement, anger and shame, and enjoy their
parenting again! With God's grace, we can help you:
- Reconnect with God's Peace for You
- Be Grounded in God's Truths in your Parenting
- Enjoy Deep Connection and Transformation in Your Family We are Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches with backgrounds in Catholic
Theology, Education, Adoption, and Trauma. Let us share what God has given us
with you!   --The Built on Rock Parenting - Jarrett & Luisa 

Ash Wednesday is February 18th
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Sign Up Now for Bread’s FREE 2026 Lenten Challenge
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“Only Goodness and Kindness: Exploring the character of God” w/ Fr. Craig Vasek
About Fr. Vasek - Fr. Craig Vasek, national Eucharistic preacher for the United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Fr. Vasek is a renowned speaker, prolific writer and pastor of St. Bernards
Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN.

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A Plenary Indulgence Everyday?! Click on image & listen to 1 min video


​Your Valentine by Anthony DeStefano


Long before greeting cards, chocolates,
and candy hearts, there was a man
named Valentine — a brave bishop in
ancient Rome who risked everything for love.

February 14 - St. Valentine

Morsels for Marriage



Marriage: The Foundation of the
Family | The Mission of the Family

Knights of Columbus Supreme Council

A successful marriage is founded on
understanding and intentionally fulfilling
God's purpose of marriage.
Understanding and embracing the true
meaning of love in marriage is key to living this out.

Morsels for Men



If You Don't Live the Faith, How Can
You Pass It On? | Into the Breach

Knights of Columbus Council with Fr. Mike Schmitz

Why are you here? To know God. You
are called to live the faith. Step into the
breach this Lent and discover your role
​as a Catholic man in today’s world.

Morsels for Women



​The Legacy of Women Doctors of
the Church in Rome | EWTN Vaticano


From Rome, discover the lives and
legacy of the four women Doctors of
the Church: St. Hildegard of Bingen, St.
Catherine of Siena, St. Teresa of Avila,
and St. Therese of Lisieux.

Morsels for Munchkins



Candlemas Explained for KIDS!
Spirit Juice Kids


February 2, The Feast of the
​Presentation of Our Lord, also known as Candlemas
Click here...What is the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord & Why Candlemas Matters


Saint Blaise: A Brave Friend of Animals & People, Catholic Kids Story

- Servus Dei

February 3 - St. Blaise Feast Day
Dear St. Blaise, protect us and heal our throats.
Help us to be kind and brave like you.  Amen.

Join us after daily Mass for discussion, prayer & fellowship. 
Click on titles to preview videos.



You Should Start Fasting (Here's
How) Little by Little. Fr. Columba
Jordan CFR. Called to More 

Fr. Columba explores how fasting
exposes the hidden parts of our hearts--
​not to shame us, but to bring healing. 


Relic of the Blood of Christ Arrives
in Rome from Mantua

- EWTN Vaticano

For the first time in 12 centuries, the
relic of Christ’s Precious Blood traveled
​to Rome — a once-in-a-lifetime event of faith and history. Join us as we witness this extraordinary moment of devotion, mercy, and Eucharistic renewal.


The Devil's Top Tactic
(And How to Beat It)
--Franciscan Friars of Renewal


Fr. Malachy CFR reveals one of the devil’s
oldest tactics: making us forget who God is
and who we are in Him.  Fight back—by
remembering the truth: you are God’s beloved
​child, and the victory is already won in Christ.


If You're Too Busy, You're in Danger
of this Grave Mistake (w/Fr. Mike Schmitz)


  "In the twilight of our lives, we will
​be judged on love alone."
-St. John of the Cross,

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR:

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Saturday, March 28, 2026.
2026 Archdiocesan Men's Conference at St.
Pius X Church, Cedar Rapids
 
The 30th annual conference theme will focus on
how we can be men who are rooted in the power
of prayer and inspired by the witness of the
saints. The conference will feature Gabriel
Castillo as the keynote speaker, Archbishop
Thomas Zinkula as the celebrant at Mass, Keith
Nester as a Breakout Session speaker (among
others), and more.
 REGISTRATION WILL OPEN
​IN EARLY JANUARY Click on image to learn more
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ICYC 2026 - March 21 and 22, 2026
St. Ludmilla Church, Cedar Rapids


Returns for 5th year with an event for Highschool
Students on Sat., March 21 and Middle School
Students on Sun., March 22.  Both featuring high
energy entertainment by the Scally Brothers. 
​Additional information coming soon

Some info available on image from Diocese of Davenport.

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