Catholic Crafts and More for Kids
Sometimes we have to homeschool when we least expect it, and with schools closing all over the world for Coronavirus prevention, parents that didn't expect to be in the educational driver's seat currently find themselves at the wheel. I homeschooled for 7 years and have now moved my kids in public/charter school for the last 4 years, and I would love to share with you some great homeschool tips … [Read more...]
Well it's happening, people. Churches all over the world are closing, and Mass is not possible for everyone in the near months because of precautions taken for the coronavirus. If your Masses have been canceled where you live, or if you can't attend for another reason, your obligation is lifted. However, when Mass isn't an option, especially long term, it becomes all the more important to send the … [Read more...]
We love making resurrection rolls (aka empty tomb rolls) to celebrate the true meaning of the Easter story every year! You can find all of my resurrection roll recipes here, including how to make them from canned crescent rolls, biscuits, and even peeps! You can find all of my meaningful holy week recipes for kids here. Today I'm going to show you how to make resurrection rolls from scratch in a … [Read more...]
When celebrating St. Patrick's day with your family, it's important to remember that it is not just a holiday invented to sell lucky charms or go searching for pots of gold, but it is an actual feast day of a holy Saint... St. Patrick! A really great way to keep this in mind among your celebrations is to be sure to say some prayers. I hope you find some of these prayers for kids on St. Patrick's … [Read more...]
During the Covid-19 precautions, Catholics all over the world are being affected. As we cannot gather in groups, we must find ways to continue with our faith journey at home. There are so many resources available and so many ways to still be connected to the Catholic community, many right now that are being offered totally for free! So here is a round up of home resources for Catholics to use … [Read more...]
When celebrating Saint Patrick's day with Catholic kids, it's so easy to make sure you are celebrating the true meaning of this day and using the liturgical year as an opportunity to learn for your kids! I have several tips here to make celebrating as Catholics easy for families and fun for kids. Check out these ideas for celebrating St. Patrick's day with Catholic kids- all the resources you will … [Read more...]
We absolutely love to celebrate Saint Patrick's day and I like to try out different things each year! This year I wanted to try making some shamrocks from cinnamon rolls, and you know what? It worked great! I want to share with you all today exactly how to make these shamrocks yourself to help your kids understand the Trinity just like St. Patrick would have taught them. Supplies Needed … [Read more...]
When I am trying to focus my family on Lent while living the liturgical year at home, my favorite Lenten tradition is to keep a Lenten table. I find that when I put out simple decor that keeps the family focused on the true meaning of the Lent season, it helps keep the family focused and sends them the signal that the liturgical year, and the season of Lent, are important. Years ago, I made this … [Read more...]
Are you looking for normal Meatless Meal ideas for Lent? The kind you can afford, kids will actually eat, and aren't sprinkled with goat cheese or pine nuts? Well, I made a list of "normal" food that is meatless to help me on Fridays this Lent, and I thought I would share it with you. Here goes! If you scroll down to the bottom of this post, I also have a simple printable version of this … [Read more...]
During Lent, we like to have a Lent table where we can set objects that remind our family of the liturgical season. These kinds of tables can have multiple names such as prayer tables, or home altars. It doesn't have to be a table either- any surface will do, including a shelf. You can read my basic post about how to set up a home altar here. This is a simple tradition that can really keep your … [Read more...]
