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Why Do I Do Good: The Center and Agape

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It was during this time, when I was 15 or 16, that I wrote the Bishop to say that I thought it was wrong that the 11 o''clock Mass couldn''t meet in The Center, which is why I wouldn''t be getting confirmed along with the other teens in the parish. He wrote back a not very nice letter explaining why I was wrong. I chose not to be confirmed.

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Encouraging Philanthropy at a Young Age: Teaching Your Kids To Give To Causes

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Amy says that now that her daughter has entered her teen years, they segued to more complex themes. " Create a Holiday Tradition of Giving Happy Katie recalls her own childhood traditions of giving, both during the holidays and year round. Amy Sample Ward reminds us that your kids don't have to give cash only.

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Sheroes You Should Know: Inspiring Stories for #WomensHistoryMonth

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Organizations like Room to Read , the Poetry Foundation , and Books in Homes USA work to promote literacy and the significance of literary works in our society - support their work today, bookworms! Do you love ladies in literature? Sheroes in the Sciences. Gertrude B. Are you passionate about conservation and environmental causes?

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Sexual Assault: Resources for Families and Tips for Self-Care

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Some wounds were fresh; others, like mine, were decades old or took place during childhood. Occasionally she will bring out the book herself during story time and she makes references to it in casual conversation. For parents, Psychology Today recently published tips on how to speak with loved ones about disclosure.