Catholic Crafts and More for Kids
If you're looking to make a traditional Mary garden, I have a post all about how to start a Mary garden here. But today I am going to share some ideas with you about different crafts you can make to go along with your Mary garden. There are also ideas here for having a Mary garden inside, and how to make a Mary garden even if you don't have a Mary statue. So check it out- Mary garden crafts and … [Read more...]
January 1 is a Holy day of Obligation- Mary, Mother of God. I found this art project on That Artist Woman, and thought it would be a wonderful thing to do for this special day! Isn't this just a beautiful portrayal of Mother Mary? :-) Click for full Directions on Project *This project calls for the use of oil pastels. If you don't have any of these, crayons will resist also, but be sure to … [Read more...]
The rosary is a beautiful and well known Catholic devotion. I love having different ways my kids can participate and interact during rosary time, and I'm excited to add this new printable rosary to our repertoire! You can find all of my rosary resources for kids and families here, but today I wanted to share with you this beautiful (and large!) printable rosary! It can be used in an interactive … [Read more...]
Saint Mary Magdalen was an amazing woman and was very prominent figure in the Gospels! You might be surprised to find out that some of the things you think you know about Saint Mary Magdalene really aren't stories about her at all. This amazing Saint was the first to discover Jesus had risen from the dead, and her feast day is celebrated each year on July 22 by many faiths including … [Read more...]
Every year on November 28 is the feast of Our Lady of Kibeho. This is the very first (and currently only) Vatican-approved Marian apparition from the entire continent of Africa! November is also black Catholic History awareness month, so it's perfect timing that this feast day falls during November. Today I'm going to share with you a brand new printable Our Lady of Kibeho coloring page and craft … [Read more...]
Displaying a nativity set at Christmas time is one of the best ways to remember that Jesus is the reason for the season! My mom always displayed many nativity sets around our house during Advent and Christmas, and I wanted to make sure that every single home has the ability to have a nativity set displayed. This is why I have this FREE diy printable nativity set! Kids also tend to love what they … [Read more...]
The feast of the Nativity of Mary is coming up on September 8, which means... Happy Birthday Mother Mary!!! **cue horns blowing and confetti flying through air** There are so many really fun and meaningful ways to celebrate the Nativity Of Mary with your kids, and today we are going to look at some food ideas, crafts, printables, and more! Nativity Of Mary "Cheat Sheet" "Nativity" … [Read more...]
This feast day is extra exciting because it's very new! The first year it was celebrated was 2018. I always love celebrating Marian feast days with my kids. You can find my resources for honoring Mary with your kids here. This is a moving feast day that happens the Monday after Pentecost Sunday each year. Now let's look at some ways to celebrate the Mary, Mother of the Church feast day with … [Read more...]
The story of the ascension of Jesus into heaven is such a great Bible story to teach children! I always find that when I reach kids on their own level with fun, hands-on activities, it helps them learn the story and retain it longer. You can find all of my Bible crafts for kids here. Ascension Thursday or Sunday is the perfect time to celebrate the solemnity of the ascension with kids, so … [Read more...]
St. Therese is a very well known Catholic Saint, and a great one to teach your kids about. Her feast day is October 1, but my family also loves to celebrate her on her canonization day- May 17! I just love how the Spring time lines up with flowers, as she was known as the "little flower". Whether or not you have a St. Therese statue yourself, now you kids can have their very own, and all you need … [Read more...]
