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Easy Fish Arts And Crafts For Kids (Options For All Ages!)

The fish is a strong Christian symbol. After all, we are all called to be fishers of men. I have a special round up of Jesus fish crafts here, but today I am going to give you some options for fish crafts in general. Be sure to scroll to the bottom for my "craft without shopping" section where I list fish craft by the main supply you need to make it. Here are some easy fish arts and crafts for … [Read more...]

Loaves And Fish Crafts And Activities For Kids

The story of Jesus multiplying the loaves and fish to feed the 5,000 is such a fun Bible story to teach children! I always find that when I reach kids on their own level with fun, hands-on activities, it helps them learn the story better and retain it longer. You can find all of my Bible crafts for kids here. The story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 is the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and can … [Read more...]

Jesus Fish Craft- Bible Craft for the Letter F

We are continuing our Bible Alphabet craft series, and this week with my preschoolers, we learned about being fishers of men, and made a Jesus Fish craft for the letter Ff. Supplies Needed: Pipe Cleaners Pony Beads Masking Tape (optional to mark their names) That's it! This is a super simple craft. Kids love it, and it's great for building their fine motor skills. You'd be … [Read more...]

Glittery Jesus Fish Craft- Make a Mobile!

This week we made a Jesus fish craft using only cardboard tubes, glue, and glitter. The kids had so much fun with this one! This was such a simple process. Take a cardboard tube (such as a toilet paper roll or a paper towel tube) and flatten it. Then cut it into strips. You'll end up with football shaped rings. Cut the ring apart at one fold, cut 2 slits, and fit it together in the shape … [Read more...]

Jesus Fish Craft

Catholic ABC's Week: 11 Letter of the week: F Theme: Fish Saint of the Week: St. Faustina Craft: Chalk Jesus Fish   This craft is great for preschoolers as long as you keep the paper small so they don't become frustrated with coloring. It's also great for older kids to learn about blending colors, and you really can't mess it up.   Materials Needed to Complete This … [Read more...]

Jesus Fish Crafts For Kids (Perfect For VBS Or Sunday School!)

What better way to finish up our prayer for Christian unity than with some Jesus fish crafts? :-) I have this super easy pipe cleaner Jesus fish craft for kids. I also have a chalk resist Jesus fish art project here. This toilet paper tube Jesus fish craft is super fun and easy! You can buy this painted rock here, or you can paint your own rocks. Just use acrylic … [Read more...]

Byzantine Jesse Tree (Free Printable Ornaments!)

The Jesse Tree is a beautiful Advent tradition that many Christian families take part in each year to prepare for the birth of Christ at Christmas. For Catholics of the Byzantine Rite , the “Advent” period of preparation before the celebration of the Birth of Jesus is 40 days long, and begins on November 15 th every year. It is known as the “Nativity Fast,” or “Philip’s Fast,” because it begins … [Read more...]

How To Make Ukrainian Pysanky Eggs (For Beginners!)

Today we have a step by step picture tutorial for starting with pysanky egg decorating! This is perfect for Pascha (or Easter). Beginning with something like this can be intimidating if you don't understand the process, but this post is full of tips and tricks for beginners so you can be successful right away! We will cover the supplies you need for pysanky eggs, what kind of eggs to use, what … [Read more...]

Great Lent Meal Plan (Free Printable Plan With Shopping Lists!)

Lenten meals can be hard to plan, especially for Eastern Catholics that fast from so many things during the season! While Roman Catholics abstain from meat (not fish) on Fridays during Lent, Eastern Catholics have a lot more items they fast from, and for all the days of Lent, not just Fridays. You can read 6 Ways Byzantine Lent is different from Roman Catholic Lent here. Now let's take a look at … [Read more...]

6 Ways Byzantine Catholic Lent is Different From Roman Catholic Lent

All Catholics have many customs and traditions for observing the season of Lent, but some of them differ between the different Rites of Catholicism. If you're not sure what Byzantine Catholics are, you can read an intro to Eastern Catholics here, and these Rites of Catholicism are in full communion with Rome. Today we are going to look at some of the main differences between the Eastern Catholic … [Read more...]