A Is For Angel (Craft For Preschoolers)

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...]

Celebrating the Month of the Rosary!

  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...]

Embroider the Saints

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...]

Lesson 29: The Gift of the Holy Spirit

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...]

Lesson 28: Following God’s Call

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...]

Lesson 27: Preparing Our Hearts to Receive Jesus

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...]

Lesson 26: God’s Plan for Salvation

Hymns & Songs Soul of My Savior Glory Be to Jesus Catholic Icing Resources Make Your Own Sacrifice Beads Recommended Books Therese of Lisieux: Loving God Is Giving Everything Away by Coline Dupuy, Davide Perconti, & Francesco Rizzato The Little Flower: A Parable About Saint Therese of Lisieux by Becky Arganbright  The Little Flower: The Story of St. … [Read more...]

Lesson 25: The Last Supper Is the First Mass

Hymns & Songs Sing, My Tongue, the Savior’s Glory / Pange Lingua Gloriosi O Sacrament Most Holy Adoro Te Devote Catholic Icing Resources Last Supper Craft True Presence Printable Craft About the Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross Crafts & Activities for Kids Recommended Books Stories of the Blessed Sacrament by Francine Bay Heavenly Hosts: … [Read more...]

Week 23: Jesus: Paschal Lamb & Bread from Heaven

Hymns & Songs O Food of Men Wayfaring / O Esca Viatorum Victimae Paschali Laudes In This Sacrament, Sweet Jesus Catholic Icing Resources Bake Unleavened Bread with Kids Recommended Books Saved by the Lamb: Moses & Jesus by Maura Roan McKeegan The Supper of the Lamb by Scott Hahn & Emily Stimpson Chapman Little Catechism on the Eucharist by Fr. Roberto … [Read more...]

Lesson 24: Our New and Eternal Passover

Hymns & Songs At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing What Wondrous Love Is This Agnus Dei (Simple Mass) Agnus Dei (Samuel Barber) Catholic Icing Resources How to Make a 1st Communion Banner Recommended Books The Supper of the Lamb by Scott Hahn & Emily Stimpson Chapman Saved by the Lamb: Moses & Jesus by Maura Roan McKeegan Jesus with Us: The Gift of the … [Read more...]