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Best Picture Books Of The Easter Story

I went on a quest to find the best picture books for kids that convey the true meaning of Easter for kids, and I want to share my findings with all of you! Even though these are reviews of these Easter picture books, no one payed me to write this and I purchased all the books with my own money, so this is not a skewed review- just me making some book suggestions to my friends. :-) I have … [Read more...]

The Stations of the Resurrection – Great Focus for the Easter Season

Have you heard of the Resurrection? They're also know as "Via Lucis", "Stations of Light", or "The Way of the Light". There are 14 stations, and they the counterpart to the Stations of the Cross. Every station is something that happened between Easter and Pentecost, while the risen Jesus was walking around alive on the earth.  Here is a list of the stations of light. For some of them, … [Read more...]

Printable Easter Countdown Calendar

Did you know that there are 50 days in the Easter season? Not one, but 50! That's even more days than there are in Lent! The Easter season begins with Easter Sunday and ends with Pentecost. In order to help my kids and me remember that the Easter season is an ongoing thing, I made this religious Easter countdown calendar which starts on Easter Sunday and ends on Pentecost Sunday. You can find all … [Read more...]

Lesson 6: A Visit to the King: Participating in Mass

Hymns & Songs I Love You, Lord Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Catholic Icing Resources Living the Liturgical Year at Home: How to Get Started Weaving the Faith Liturgical Planning Binder Printable Liturgical Calendar Teaching Liturgical Colors Craft Liturgical Tea Parties Symbolic Holy Week and Easter Cookbook The Advent Christmas Planner Recommended … [Read more...]

Assumption of Mary- Are You Ready to Celebrate?

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...]