Aleteia logoAleteia logoAleteia
Thursday 30 March |
Saint of the Day: St. Zosimus of Syracuse
Aleteia logo
Lifestyle
separateurCreated with Sketch.

9 Items you’ll find in a French Catholic home

PRAYER CORNER

Grandpa | Shutterstock

Cerith Gardiner - published on 03/09/21

These centuries-old traditions are held dear by many French faithful.

Need an idea for Lenten almsgiving?

Help us spread faith on the internet. Would you consider donating just $10, so we can continue creating free, uplifting content?

Make a Lenten donation here

Catholics around the world are united, but different cultures have traditions that set them apart.

In France, a country whose Catholic faith runs deep through the ages, there are many beautiful customs that traditional faith-filled families hold dear. Religious objects are given pride of place and places for prayer are important.

So if you’d like to bring a little Gallic Catholic charm to your own home, click on the slideshow for some lovely ideas:


CATHOLIC SAINT MEDAL

Read more:
3 Traditions of French Catholic kids

Tags:
FranceTraditions
Support Aleteia!

Enjoying your time on Aleteia?

Articles like these are sponsored free for every Catholic through the support of generous readers just like you.

Thanks to their partnership in our mission, we reach more than 20 million unique users per month!

Help us continue to bring the Gospel to people everywhere through uplifting and transformative Catholic news, stories, spirituality, and more.

Support Aleteia with a gift today!

jour1_V2.gif
Daily prayer
And today we celebrate...




Entrust your prayer intentions to our network of monasteries


Top 10
See More
Newsletter
Get Aleteia delivered to your inbox. Subscribe here.