Catholic moms are no strangers to planning. Between feast days, school schedules, novenas, and the occasional emergency glue stick run, your calendar probably looks like a liturgical command center.
But even the most organized among us can use a few shortcuts—especially ones that support prayer, peace, and actual follow-through.
Here are seven planning hacks that help Catholic moms stay focused, faithful, and a little less frazzled.
1. Use a Weekly Overview That Includes Prayer
Most planners focus on tasks. Yours should also include intentions.
Add a small section to your weekly layout for:
- Novenas in progress
- Feast days to prep for
- People you're praying for
- Spiritual goals for the week
It’s a simple shift that keeps your prayer life visible and active.
2. Keep a Running Intentions List
You know those moments when someone asks for prayers and you say “of course”—then promptly forget?
A running list solves that. Keep it in your binder or planner and review it weekly. It’s one of the easiest ways to stay consistent and intentional.
3. Batch Your Feast Day Activity Preps
Instead of planning the night before, prep for multiple feast days at once. Print your prayers, jot down meal ideas, and gather supplies in one go.
It’s faster, calmer, and makes the liturgical year feel less like a surprise party.
4. Create a Novena Start Calendar
Use a monthly calendar to mark when novenas should begin—especially ones tied to major feasts. This helps you avoid the classic “Oh no, I missed Day 1” moment and keeps your prayer habits on track.
5. Use Visual Cues Around the House
Prayer cards on the fridge. A saint quote on the bathroom mirror. A Rosary tucked into your purse. Visual cues help you stay grounded in faith throughout the day, even when things get loud.
6. Build a Binder You’ll Actually Use
(psst...we've dont this for you already)
Build a binder that’s simple, beautiful, and tailored to your real life.
Include:
- Weekly and monthly planning pages
- Novena trackers
- Feast day checklists
- Family intentions pages
- Daily prayer logs
When your tools match your routine, planning becomes second nature.
7. Give Yourself a Reset Day
Pick one day each week to reset—review your planner, update your prayer list, prep for upcoming feasts. It doesn’t need to be long. Just intentional.
A weekly reset helps you stay ahead without feeling like you’re constantly catching up.
Want These Hacks Built Into One System?
The Organized Catholic Binder™ includes all seven planning tools and so much more—designed for moms who want structure, beauty, and spiritual focus. It’s printable, flexible, and built to support your liturgical life without adding more noise.
