Catholic Crafts and More for Kids
Catholic ABC's Week: 24 Letter of the week: T Theme: Trinity Saint of the Week: St. Therese Craft: Trinity Shamrock Craft This week we are learning about the letter "T", and what better time to learn about the Trinity than for St. Patrick's Day?! I just love when the whole world is celebrating Catholic feast days! :-) For this craft, all you need is green fun foam, plastic … [Read more...]
As some of ya'll already know, my 5 year old daughter loves to craft! But my 2 year old son... not so much, actually. However, I have found that he seems to respond really well to music! I've been trying to work more music into our activities, so we made up a little song for St. Patrick that goes with our Saint Patrick puppets. :-) This can also go with my St. Patrick from the Alphabet … [Read more...]
Remember my giveaways from last week? Well, I'm here to announce the lucky winners! :-)Lego rosary from Momento Moose- AprilSt. Patrick children's movie from CCC- SaraSt. Veronica Peg Doll from St. Luke's Brush- Ok, the winner of this one didn't leave a name, just an email address. Lol! So I emailed them- whoever they are. :-)Glory Story CDs from Holy Heroes- TarynLenten CDs from Holy Heroes- … [Read more...]
It's a great idea to go over the Stations of the Cross with children during Lent. When we find ourselves traveling on Good Friday (to be with family on Easter) I always print a Stations of the Cross booklet to take with us so we can pray them on the drive. You can find out everything you ever needed to know about them at my Stations of the Cross 101 post here. Here are some printable stations … [Read more...]
Ya'll know I've been obsessed with making paper bag saint puppets, so today I bring you Saint Patrick! :-) The one above is made with just a lunch sized paper bag, paper, glue, and googly eyes. I drew on the crosses with a marker. Here's a picture of the pieces before they went together: His beard is shaped like a heart. I folded the paper in half and cut it out like … [Read more...]
Catholic ABC's Week: 24 Letter of the week: S Theme: Saints Saint of the Week: St. Sebastian Craft: Saint Collage Craft This craft is soooo easy to do! Just fold some paper in half, cut out a heart, glue it down, and trace around it with a marker. Then write "Saints, Our Heavenly Family". Have the kids cut out and glue down pictures of the saints in the heart. You can use holy cards, print … [Read more...]
Jennifer from Family in Feast and Feria has some great printables for children this lent! I am very excited about these beautiful (and free) pages she put into a printable form. There is one page for every day with prayers, a reflection, and beautiful artwork! These pages could make observing Lent with your children easy and meaningful. It's called "Lent for Children. A Thought a Day". Print it … [Read more...]
When you're celebrating the liturgical year with your kids, you can think of the season of Lent a lot like you do Advent. It's a long season of preparation, and we need to get ready for Easter. I like to do activities with kids that last the length of the season, so it's important to prepare before Ash Wednesday ahead of time so you're ready to go! Although I will add here that it's never too late … [Read more...]
My kids have always loved crafting these little rosaries and it's a hit every time I make them with the kids at homeschool co-op or Religious Education class! They're so easy, and the materials are super affordable, so even if you're crafting rosaries in a large group it's easy to afford to make them with every kid. This is a fun new version of the easy rosary craft that is shaped like a shamrock, … [Read more...]
I'm very excited about the Catholic craft I have to share with you guys today! The 3 biggies during lent are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This Lenten activity will help you teach kids about almsgiving, and also count down the days of lent. Supplies needed to make this Almsgiving Craft: Fun Foam Exacto Blade Poster Board (or Foam Board) Hot Glue Glitter Glue or … [Read more...]
