Catholic Crafts and More for Kids
We made these Holy Water Bottle Necklaces when Anabelle was Baptized, and this was such a fun craft for Baptism! It got the kids involved, gave them something to look forward to, kept them occupied, and I got to teach the kids about Holy Water. Score! :-) How to Make a Holy Water Bottle Craft Making this Holy Water Bottle Craft was super easy and the kids really enjoyed it! Supplies Needed … [Read more...]
You can find all of my Mass resources for Catholic kids here. Find all of my peg doll resources here! I am beginning a new series called "Teach Catholic Kids About The Mass." Today, I wanted to share something with you that we actually did years ago. It's a craft with a tiny altar, tiny altar pieces, and big fun for Catholic kids! The great thing about this Mass set for kids is that it's … [Read more...]
This week we made a Jesus fish craft using only cardboard tubes, glue, and glitter. The kids had so much fun with this one! This was such a simple process. Take a cardboard tube (such as a toilet paper roll or a paper towel tube) and flatten it. Then cut it into strips. You'll end up with football shaped rings. Cut the ring apart at one fold, cut 2 slits, and fit together in the shape of … [Read more...]
Catholic ABC's Week: 21 Letter of the week: P Theme: Prayer Saint of the Week: St. Peter Craft: Prayer Craft I was really torn about what the focus for "P" week should be, but ultimately decided on "prayer" because it's so important, and such a basic concept. :-) This is a craft Lydia made at our preschool co-op, and it has been a great tool to encourage us to pray together. Materials … [Read more...]
Catholic ABC's Week: 19 Letter of the week: N Theme: Nun Saint of the Week: St. Nicholas Craft: Paper Bag Nun Puppets *The complete patters for these is now available in my Saint Puppet Ebook! Check it out here. Materials needed to complete this craft: Paper lunch bags Assorted construction paper Glue Googly eyes Manila File Folder Scissors Assorted supplies for … [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...]
Find all of my peg doll resources here! St. John Vianney's feast day is coming up on August 4, and he is the patron saint of priests. So I thought it would be the perfect time to make some little priest peg dolls! You can also make one that looks like your priest, and give it to him as a gift. (Or use them as a gift for a Catholic child). Use them to teach about liturgical colors, or about holy … [Read more...]
Kids can enjoy these Catholic crafts any time! Make some Pony Bead Rosaries with Pondered in my Heart. Then craft a beautiful Rosary Box to keep your rosary in! :-) I love the idea for Crafting Holy Water Fonts. This craft comes from Cottage Blessings. Try this craft using Religious Metals. This was also found on Cottage Blessings. Craft a Monstrance with God's … [Read more...]
We all know that during lent, we focus on prayer, fasting, and alms-giving. Here are some fun ways to help children understand prayer and to encourage them to pray more often. On I Blog Therefore I Am, find these Prayer lesson plans and ideas for Pre K-K. This adorable Prayer Bear is just the tip of the iceberg for cute prayer ideas! Also find vocabulary, children's prayer songs, crafts, games, … [Read more...]
