Catholic Crafts and More for Kids
Catholic ABC's Week: 28 Letter of the week: X Theme: St. Francis Xavier Saint of the Week: St. Francis Xavier Craft: Spoon Saint Francis Xavier You can get wooden craft spoons at your local craft store. These are simple to make, and a lot of fun! How to Make a St. Francis Xavier Spoon Saint Start with a wooden craft spoon. Have the kids use markers to add … [Read more...]
So we're still learning about tossing our nets to the other side. Here's a craft that goes with the bible story. This craft is mostly pre-cut-out fun foam stickers on foam board. The little "net" (which is a piece of tulle used to wrap wedding favors) sticks on with velcro and is removable. The little fishermen are also removable and just stick into the slit in the boat. You gotta love … [Read more...]
We've still been focusing on the Stations of the Resurrection (14 things that happened from the resurrection to Pentecost). Station number 10 is: Jesus Appears by the Sea of Tiberias (John 21:1-14). Are you familiar with this story? In Jesus' 3rd appearance after His death, some of the apostles have been fishing, but they can't catch any fish. Jesus tells them to toss their nets to the other … [Read more...]
Being May and all, I've been playing some Mary hymns on the guitar, and wanted to share some of the chords with you. I only dabble in guitar, so these chords are super easy to play. These Hail Holy Queen chords are for beginners. If I can play it, you can play it. Trust me. ;-) Printable Hail Holy Queen Guitar Chords Printable Hail Holy Queen Lyrics HAIL HOLY … [Read more...]
Catholic ABC's Week: 27 Letter of the week: W w Theme: World Saint of the Week: St. William Craft: He's got the Whole World in His Hands! This lesson starts with singing! Sing He's Got the Whole World in His Hands with your kids, and talk to them about it! Don't forget the hand motions! ;-) This craft is super easy to make, and I'm willing to bet you have all the supplies you need … [Read more...]
Have you heard of the Resurrection? They're also know as "Via Lucis", "Stations of Light", or "The Way of the Light". There are 14 stations, and they the counterpart to the Stations of the Cross. Every station is something that happened between Easter and Pentecost, while the risen Jesus was walking around alive on the earth. Here is a list of the stations of light. For some of them, … [Read more...]
This is a fun craft for kids for a May Crowning, whether at the church or in your home. And it turns out just beautiful! It's been a while since I've had a Preschool curriculum post, but I had to take some time off for Easter. I can only handle so much at once! ;-) We're getting close to the end of the alphabet, and that means coming up with stuff for the "weird letters", which I have … [Read more...]
Pope John Paul II is being beatified on May 1, 2011- Divine Mercy Sunday! Yay! JP2, We love you! Did you know a pope hat is called a miter? You probably do, but maybe your kids don't! Here's a way to make an easy miter craft out of a toilet paper tube. (Never never throw away your toilet paper tubes, ok? They're just way too handy!) Just push down the top of your tissue tube with your finger … [Read more...]
Divine Mercy Sunday is coming up soon! If you're not familiar with St. Faustina and the appearances of Jesus, I would encourage you to read up! It's a great story and devotion. The most obvious things to do to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday would be to go to confession and pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet. If you've got that all under control, be sure and check out some of these ideas. … [Read more...]
Divine Mercy Sunday is a great day to celebrate with Catholic kids when living the liturgical year at home! It is the second Sunday of Easter, and the divine mercy image is a beautiful image that lends itself to lots of fun activities for kids, and you can find all of my Divine Mercy Sunday activities for kids here. We love to make ice cream Sundaes! Divine Mercy Sunday is always the … [Read more...]
