Catholic Crafts and More for Kids
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...]
Ash Wednesday is the first day in the season of Lent. Lent can be observed by all Christians, and it is a beautiful way to remember Jesus' sacrifice for us and prepare us for the Easter season. During Lent, we remember the 40 days that Jesus spent in the desert being tempted by the devil. We do extra prayers, fasting, and almsgiving during this season of Lent. Ash Wednesday has many traditions for … [Read more...]
Lent is right around the corner and I am so excited to bring you this free how to draw video for Catholic kids! This is a video for step by step how to draw a Lenten cross. It's a basic wooden cross with a purple swag which is the liturgical color for Lent. There is also a crown of thorns and a palm branch, both also symbols of Lent. You can find all of my Lenten resources for kids here. So here … [Read more...]
We just love to celebrate Mardi Gras, and the colors of the day are purple, green, and yellow. I share many reasons in the list below as to why I like Jell-O as a dessert option for kids, but the beautiful colors can't be denied! This makes it perfect for serving up some tri-colored Mardi Gras treats this year! Lets check out how to make these fun Jell-O snacks for Mardi Gras- perfect for your … [Read more...]
For anyone still looking for ideas to celebrate Mardi Gras with their kids and families, you've come to the right place! :-) We love to live the liturgical year in our home, and celebrating Mardi Gras is a fun way to have a final big hoopla before Lent begins! In this article, I am going to tell you a brief origin of each Mardi Gras tradition included here, and links to the coordinating Catholic … [Read more...]
I recently shared our family's absolute favorite cookie recipe for the most delicious cookies ever, and one of the things I love so much about these cookies are that they can be made in any color to be festive for a variety of feast days! We like to make them for Mardi Gras as kind of a big final delicious bang before we begin our Lenten fasting, and they are quite beautiful in purple, green, and … [Read more...]
