Catholic Crafts and More for Kids
I just love crafty food! I needed an angel, and cutting out a sandwich with my angel shaped cookie cutter just wasn't scratching my creative itch. It took me longer to come up with a way to make edible angels then I though it would, but here they are in all their glory! Praying Angel, Singing Angel, and Smiling Angel :-) Making Your Angel Snack: Bugle- for her dress Oyster Cracker- … [Read more...]
I wanted to make a fun bible snack for my kids, and these came out cuter than I expected they would! They are super fun to make, and fun to eat, and your kids are going to love them. Let's check out this cute bible snack idea and I will tell you just how to make your own! How to Make Little Edible Bibles: Start with a fig newton, and trim off one long side with a sharp knife. This … [Read more...]
Find the Free Catholic Preschool Curriculum Here. This year, I am teaching my son's class for our preschool co-op, and I'm really excited! You should be excited, too. Want to know why? Because I'm going to be posting it here for all of you. Want to follow along with your kids? You got it! The curriculum will be for preschoolers, but a lot of the crafts/food, etc will be great for elementary-aged … [Read more...]
Welcome! Below you will find a section of resources organized by lesson, followed by a list of general resources, such as children’s Bibles, catechisms, and apps. Click on the title of each lesson to view the related hymns and songs, Catholic Icing resources, recommended books and other resources, and to meet featured artists and companies. Hymns & Songs Note: We have … [Read more...]
When I saw these rose cupcakes over on I Am Baker, I knew they were just the right thing for my Baby Shower of Roses! And they really aren't as tricky to make as you'd think! These would be great to make for St. Therese's feast day (Oct 1) or St. Rose of Lima's feast day, which is coming up on August 23! I made my roses out of candy melts, and it worked perfectly! Although I made twice … [Read more...]
Are you looking for a Catholic baby shower idea? Well, here's a baby shower I just threw for my sister-in-law! It was "Shower of Roses" themed, honoring St. Therese. "After my death, I will let fall a shower of roses" - St. Therese of Lisieux. So welcome to this "Baby Shower" of Roses! A baby shower was thrown in celebration of new life, and also in the theme of St. Therese! :-) The … [Read more...]
St. Therese said "After my death, I will let fall a shower of roses", and St. Therese is very well known for the roses she showers when you ask for her intercession through prayer! It turns out that my sister-in-law (whose name is Teresa) is due with their first child on October 1- St. Therese's feast day! I've always thought it would be a cute idea to throw a Catholic baby shower, or a … [Read more...]
The feast of St. Rose of Lima is coming up on August 23. She is the patroness of Latin America, the Philippines, needleworkers, and against vanity. She herself was very beautiful, and she would rub pepper on her face to ruin her own complexion. She is usually depicted with a rose crown on her head. Here are some ways you and the kids can remember her on her feast day! St. Rose of Lima is … [Read more...]
The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary is on August 15. FYI- Jesus Ascended into heaven. Mary was Assumed into heaven. Hence the "Ascension of Jesus" and the "Assumption of Mary". Guess Jesus could do it on his own, and Mary was abducted alien style. Ok, only kidding about the 'alien abduction' part. :-) You can find more August feast days to celebrate with kids here. Here are some ways … [Read more...]
The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is coming up on August 15. This is a Holy Day of Obligation, meaning you need to attend mass on this day if you're able. You can find all of my resources for celebrating the feast of the Assumption Of Mary here. I found this awesome idea from Nicole on 4 Real Forums to make an Assumption Triptych with the Immaculate Conception on the left, the … [Read more...]
