Catholic Crafts and More for Kids
Catholic ABC's Week: 7 Letter of the week: B Theme: Bible Saint of the Week: St. Bernadette Craft: Bible Bookmarks Catholic ABCs is going very well in the preschool co-op I teach! My room is for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2-year-olds, and I have 9 of them. I thought this craft was really great for them because stringing is a very good fine-motor activity for this age group. I also had all … [Read more...]
All Saint's Day is just around the corner! I wanted to share a craft my daughter did with our preschool co-op last year. Depending on the age of the child, you may need to cut out the cloud and write "The Saints are in Heaven with Jesus" before starting. Have your child add the glitter first, taking care to knock off the excess. If your kids are anything like mine, they'll really love … [Read more...]
St. Gerard's feast day is on October 16, which is this Saturday. When I was in high school, I painted a whole series of Saint pictures that were supposed to "modernize" the saints. St. Gerard is the patron saint of expectant mothers and the unborn, so I did a mixed media piece of him in an ultrasound picture. I've always liked this piece a lot, and I like to have it hanging in our home- especially … [Read more...]
The Miracle of the Sun happened on October 13, 1917, at Fatima when Our Lady appeared to 3 young shepherd children- Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta. The miracle of the sun was witnessed by around 35,000 people! The sun was described as having an "exceedingly swift and whirling movement", and as "the most magnificent fire wheel that could be imagined, taking on all the colors of the rainbow and … [Read more...]
Catholic ABC's Week: 6 Letter of the week: A Theme: Angels Saint of the Week: St. Anthony Craft: "A" is for Angel Craft This week we are learning the letter "A", and "A" is for Angel! When you're making this craft with your little angel, take the opportunity to teach them about Angels. Materials Needed to Complete this Craft: Construction paper (white and … [Read more...]
October is here- the month of the Rosary! Today I'm having a special rosary link-up. You post about your rosary ideas and then put your link at the bottom of this post. :-) <a href="https://www.catholicicing.com/search/label/Rosary%20Link%20Up" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Month of the Rosary" width="180" … [Read more...]
As many of you know, my daughter is named for St. Therese, so I'm really excited about her feast day being right around the corner! I wanted to show you all this adorable St. Therese doll that Violet's Godmother made her for her baptism. Isn't it the sweetest little thing? She also embroidered Violet's name and baptism date on the back. First, she embroidered St. Therese's outline, … [Read more...]
Hymns & Songs Come, Holy Ghost Veni Creator Spiritus Spirit of the Living God Holy Spirit, Lord of Light (Veni Sancte Spiritus) Veni Sancte Spiritus Catholic Icing Resources Celebrating Pentecost with Kids Fruits of the Spirit Crafts & More Gifts of the Spirit Crafts & More Building the Way to Heaven: The Tower of Babel and Pentecost How to Draw a … [Read more...]
Hymns & Songs Hail, Holy Queen Enthroned Above Bring Flowers of the Rarest (O Mary, We Crown Thee) Seek Ye First Catholic Icing Resources Honoring Mary in the Month of May with Kids How to Plan a May Crowning for Kids Recommended Books Marian Consecration for Children by Carrie Gress Marian Consecration for Families with Young Children by Colleen Pressprich … [Read more...]
Hymns & Songs O Lord, I Am Not Worthy Make My Heart a Dwelling Place Catholic Icing Resources 14 First Holy Communion Traditions First Communion Party Ideas First Communion Cakes and Food Ideas Easy First Communion Cookies First Communion Gift Ideas Recommended Books St. John Bosco and St. Dominic Savio by Catherine Beebe My First Holy Communion by … [Read more...]
