Catholic Crafts and More for Kids
The Day of the Dead, or in Spanish, Dia de los Muertos, is a very important celebrations for Mexicans and also Catholics all over the world! These festivities start as early as October 31, and are celebrated on November 1 and 2. Catholics would also know these as the feast days of All Saints' and All Souls. You can read more about celebrating the Day of the Dead as a Catholic here. Today, we are … [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...]
Saints Perpetua and Felicity were brave and wonderful Saints with an inspiring story! Their feast day falls each year on March 7. Also, the month of November is Black Catholic History Awareness Month, so that's a great time to celebrate their lives as well. Saint Felicity is also known as "Saint Felicitas". Today, let's look at some ideas for celebrating the lives of Saints Perpetua and Felicity … [Read more...]
Saint Josephine Bakhita is an inspiring Saint with a tragic story. Her feast day falls each year on February 8. Also, the month of November is Black Catholic History Awareness Month, so that's a great time to celebrate her life as well. Today, let's look at some celebrating the life of St. Bakhita for kids with crafts, printables, and even more resources. "O Lord, if I could … [Read more...]
Angie and I are still working out the fine details of the Catholic Icing membership, and it hasn't been 100% decided exactly if or how we will be selling these resources once the membership month has past. For now, nearly everything you have seen featured in the membership is exclusively offered in the membership. When they are offered in the future through our regular shops, the materials are not … [Read more...]
The Feast day of St. Martin of Tours happens each year on November 11, and if often referred to as "Martinmas". I don't know about you, but I just love when these feast days have their own name! This is a really big celebration in many areas of the world, especially Germany! Horseshoe shaped cakes are not the only tradition to celebrate this beautiful feast day, so let's take a look today at … [Read more...]
Saint Martin de Porres is an amazing Saint and a fantastic feast day to celebrate with your family! The feast day of St. Martin de Porres happens every year on November 3. Also, the month of November is Black Catholic History Awareness Month! So celebrating the feast day of this amazing Saint would be a great way to kick that off. Today, let's look at some St. Martin de Porres resources for kids … [Read more...]
Did you know that the month of November is Black Catholic History Awareness Month? Because I didn't! But it's always great to learn something new! I am so happy to have an opportunity to shine a spotlight on some very amazing black Catholics including Saints, Venerables, and even Mary apparitions. You can find all my resources on November feast days here. Let's take a look at how we can observe … [Read more...]
I know that many parishes aren't having the annual All Saints' Day celebrations that they usually do out of safety concerns, but that doesn't mean you can't have a fun celebration at home! Today I want to share with you all of my best ideas for celebrating All Saints' Day at home. I hope you find these ideas fun for kids, and stress free for mom! Not let's take a look at how to celebrate All … [Read more...]
As a Catholic, I love including fun snacks and recipes that keep my kids focuses on the current feast day! Why not remember the true meaning of All Souls' Day with these super fun "Holy Ghost" soul cakes? You can find tons of resources for celebrating All Saints'/All Souls' day with kids here. Now let me show you my recipe for Holy Ghost Soul Cakes! Traditional Soul Cakes For All Souls' … [Read more...]
