Catholic Crafts and More for Kids
There are several fun ways to get kids involved in novenas, and help your family remember to do them each day. One thing you can do is make a novena counter. You'll find an example of a Divine Mercy Novena counter (and how to build it) here. The basic idea is that something moves each day until you reach the "end" of your novena. Another thing you can do is add something each day of a novena. … [Read more...]
There are several things you can do to keep even your dinner focused on the true meaning of Christmas. First off, don't forget to add your Christ candle to the middle of your Advent wreath! Check out this "Bless us O Lord" table runner that is super easy to craft! This could easily be made in Christmas colors rather than Thanksgiving colors. I have printable place cards for Easter … [Read more...]
If you're going to take the time to craft with kids this time of year, you may as well make it meaningful, and concentrate on what's really going on. After all, Jesus is the reason for the season! These crafts can also be used to make a manger for Baby Jesus. You add a piece of straw to Jesus' manger each time to do a good deed or make a sacrifice during Advent. The more you do during Advent, the … [Read more...]
Pretty much everyone bakes for Christmas, so as long as you're going to be putting in the work, you may as well make it meaningful. Here are some baking (and non-baking) ideas to keep the true meaning in the foreground with your Advent and Christmas yummies. :-) Check out these easy edible Advent wreaths here. When celebrating St. Lucia's feast day, you might want to bake some … [Read more...]
What better way to get across the idea to children that Christmas is Jesus' birthday other than having a birthday cake? It has become our tradition to serve a "Happy Birthday Jesus" cake for Christmas dinner. Even if we get invited to family's house for Christmas dinner, I offer to bring the dessert, and show up with a cake. We usually make this cake on Christmas Eve, and it's always just … [Read more...]
Looking for some crafts that reveal the true meaning of the Advent and Christmas seasons? Check out all of my resources for crafts for Advent through the Epiphany here. Also, you can find all of my Advent and Christmas resources for Catholic families here. … [Read more...]
Click here to find all of my resources for the celebrating St. Nicholas day with your family! Also, you can find all of my Advent and Christmas resources for Catholic families here. … [Read more...]
As I'm sure you know, Christmas day is a Holy Day Of Obligation, so you need to go to Mass. If you have any visitors coming with you (or anyone unfamiliar with the new Mass translation) I would strongly suggest getting some copies of A Picture Book of the Mass. That way, they won't feel lost during this wonderful celebration. … [Read more...]
We're getting ready for Advent around here, and I love making Advent wreaths with my kids. When kids craft their own, they are always so excited about and proud of what they make. Also, they remember a lot of things about Advent wreaths after creating one themselves. It helps them remember the color of the candles, what the candles stand for, etc. And they are excited to use it! You can check out … [Read more...]
When you are teaching your kids about being grateful for what they have, focusing on the grace before meal plans is a great idea! This craft includes the traditional Catholic dinner prayer, and I even include a free download for this craft at the bottom of this post. Check out this fun and easy grace before meals craft for kids. Catholic Dinner Prayer: Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy … [Read more...]
