Waltzing Matilda posted a beautiful tutorial on how to make your own silhouette of Mary and Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem. Click here for the how-to. Click here to see her breathtaking mantel display. … [Read more...]
O Antiphons Craft Ideas- Beginning Dec 17
December 10, 2009 By
The O Antiphons begin on December 17 and run the week before Christmas- one each day. Each O Antiphon is a different title for the Messiah, and you go through one each day. You can read more about this tradition here. Here are some craft ideas for celebrating these special days! Craft a beautiful O Antiphon House with By Sun and Candlelight. This O Antiphon Craft is made using Altoid … [Read more...]
Manger Craft Project
December 8, 2009 By
I found this adorable Mini Manger Craft over on O Night Divine (a fabulous Catholic resource!) I thought this was such a great religious Christmas craft for the season! Simple and affordable- my favorite ;-) [Click here for project directions] Find more Baby Jesus Posts Here. … [Read more...]
St. Lucia Day- Dec 13
December 6, 2009 By
St. Lucy (or Santa Lucia)'s feast day is coming up on December 13. Part of the legend of St. Lucy is that she was bringing supplies to the Christians hiding down in the catacombs, but she didn't have enough hands to hold her light, so she fashioned a wreath of candles to wear on her head so she could carry double the load! To read more about St. Lucy Day, click here. For ideas to celebrate St. … [Read more...]
Our Lady of Guadalupe- Dec 12
December 5, 2009 By
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is coming up on December 12. Here are some fun ways others have celebrated this day! Check our this tutorial for Our Lady of Guadalupe Tin Ornaments from O Night Divine. Celebrate by making a Mexican Eye of God Craft with these directions. Cottage Blessings had an amazing Our Lady of Guadalupe Tea! Many great ideas here including San Juan … [Read more...]
St. Nicholas Day Gift Ideas (For Shoe Stuffing!)
December 4, 2009 By
Saint Nicholas day is a super fun feast day to celebrate with kids when living the liturgical year at home! You can find all of my resources for celebrating St. Nicholas day here. It is one of the only Saint feast days I ever celebrated as a child, and a great place to start if you are new to this! But... what should you fill the shoes with? I have a lot of St. Nicholas day gift ideas for you, and … [Read more...]
Immaculate Conception Coloring Sheet
December 3, 2009 By
Alright everyone, here comes my coloring sheet debut! The first coloring sheet I've ever drawn is (drum roll please)... The Immaculate Conception! The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is coming up on December 8. I'm hoping for this coloring sheet to convey the message that this day is celebrating the conception of Mary herself, and not her conception of Jesus. This is a very common … [Read more...]
Religious Christmas Cookies
December 2, 2009 By
Here's some eye-candy inspiration for rolling out some home-made religious Christmas cookies :-) I loved this beautiful angel cookie I found on flickr. I love these stained glass church cookies from Catholic Bakery Make a whole nativity cookie set with a Wilton Project Kit. Candy Canes and Stars are both religious symbols this time of year :-) Love this set of sweet nativity cookies … [Read more...]
Saint Ambrose Feast Day Celebration Ideas (Fun For Catholic Kids!)
November 30, 2009 By
St. Ambrose's feast day is coming up. Here's a compilation of ideas for his feast day celebration! :-) We love to celebrate the Saint feast days during Advent at our house, and this is the perfect one to include! Because he was said to be the "honey-tongued Saint", anything including honey or bees is the perfect way to celebrate St. Ambrose's feast day! He is also the patron Saint of candle … [Read more...]
DIY Nativity Ideas (For Older Kids And Adults)
November 27, 2009 By
Have you ever wanted a fun nativity set for your kids but they're just stinkin' expensive? Or you're crafty like me, and it brings you a lot of joy to have things around your home that you have created yourself? Either way, I am here to encourage you that you can totally make your own nativity set for your kids, and I have a ton of great ideas here to get your creative juices flowing! These DIY … [Read more...]
