Theresa Civantos Barber

Berwyn, Chicago

Assistant Editor at Aleteia

Writer, wife, mom. Catholic homeschooler. Constantly covered in children.

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Zineyda, soon to be confirmed: ‘It’s never too late’

1 week ago | aleteia.org | Theresa Civantos Barber

Lenten Campaign 2025This content is free of charge, as are all our articles. Support us with a donation that is tax-deductible and enable us to continue to reach millions of readers. Donate“I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” These are the words that thousands of catechumens around the world are preparing to hear on Easter night when they are baptized.
How I’ve honored Holy Week when life gets complicated

1 week ago | aleteia.org | Theresa Civantos Barber

Lenten Campaign 2025This content is free of charge, as are all our articles. Support us with a donation that is tax-deductible and enable us to continue to reach millions of readers. DonateHoly Week is the most sacred time of year, yet our modern lives don’t always cooperate with the liturgical year. Many people face scheduling conflicts that can make fully participating in these holy days challenging.
1 Girl Revolution: Telling the stories of women changing the world

1 week ago | aleteia.org | Theresa Civantos Barber

Lenten Campaign 2025This content is free of charge, as are all our articles. Support us with a donation that is tax-deductible and enable us to continue to reach millions of readers. DonateHave you ever felt like the media is full of bad news? Like the spotlight never shines on good people working to make the world a better place? You’re not the only one to feel this way, and one woman is on a mission to do something about it.
Ta’sjé, soon to be baptized: ‘I’ve never been so happy’

1 week ago | aleteia.org | Theresa Civantos Barber

Lenten Campaign 2025This content is free of charge, as are all our articles. Support us with a donation that is tax-deductible and enable us to continue to reach millions of readers. Donate“I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” These are the words that thousands of catechumens around the world are preparing to hear on Easter night when they are baptized.
Shop Catholic this Easter: App connects shoppers with 5,000+ faith-based businesses

1 week ago | aleteia.org | Theresa Civantos Barber

Lenten Campaign 2025This content is free of charge, as are all our articles. Support us with a donation that is tax-deductible and enable us to continue to reach millions of readers. DonateLooking for meaningful Easter gifts from Catholic businesses? There's an app for that. Catholic Owned® is ready for you, just in time for Easter shopping, with a newly redesigned app. Catholic Owned® is a company and digital platform that exclusively promotes businesses owned and operated by Catholics.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

2 weeks ago | aleteia.org | Theresa Civantos Barber

Lenten Campaign 2025This content is free of charge, as are all our articles. Support us with a donation that is tax-deductible and enable us to continue to reach millions of readers. DonateI can’t hold it in any longer. I have to tell you what I’ve seen in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd atrium where I’m lucky enough to volunteer. If you’re not familiar with it, I usually explain Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) as a Montessori-style method of religious education.
5 Remarkable Catholic sites not to miss in Washington State

2 weeks ago | aleteia.org | Theresa Civantos Barber

Lenten Campaign 2025This content is free of charge, as are all our articles. Support us with a donation that is tax-deductible and enable us to continue to reach millions of readers. DonateThere was no Catholic priest, let alone a church, when French-Canadian Catholic fur traders from the Hudson’s Bay Co. first settled in 1830s Washington. But these settlers longed for the Church of their childhood. Their hearts cried out to receive the Sacraments.
5 Religious orders that have pets

2 weeks ago | aleteia.org | Theresa Civantos Barber

Lenten Campaign 2025This content is free of charge, as are all our articles. Support us with a donation that is tax-deductible and enable us to continue to reach millions of readers. DonateDid you know it’s been incredibly common throughout history for convents, monasteries, and various members of religious life to keep pets?
5 Steps to creating a sensory room at your church

2 weeks ago | aleteia.org | Theresa Civantos Barber

Lenten Campaign 2025This content is free of charge, as are all our articles. Support us with a donation that is tax-deductible and enable us to continue to reach millions of readers. DonateA Catholic church in the NYC area recently opened a “sensory room” for people with special needs. The room is designed to promote calm and peace, making it easier for children with autism and other special needs to attend Mass.
5 Catholic podcasts your kids will love (plus a few bonus favorites)

3 weeks ago | aleteia.org | Theresa Civantos Barber

Lenten Campaign 2025This content is free of charge, as are all our articles. Support us with a donation that is tax-deductible and enable us to continue to reach millions of readers. DonateAs a mom of four podcast-loving kiddos, I'm always on the hunt for great content to fill our ears during bedtime routines, long car rides, or those inevitable “I'm bored” moments. Catholic podcasts are perfect for enjoying some faith formation while keeping little ones entertained.