Catholic Crafts and More for Kids
Nativity sets are such a great thing to have around during the Advent and Christmas season. They're a great hands-0n tool for teaching kids the true Christmas story. However, if nativity sets are going to be a hands-on tool for kids, you've got to have a few they can actually touch. While there are nativity sets for children you can purchase, sometimes it is more cost effective and more fun to … [Read more...]
I usually combine the feast days of these 2 amazing Saints as they are so close together and totally related. I have a dedicated post on how to celebrate the feasts of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego, as well as some quick facts and videos of Mexican celebrations, so definitely check that out! Today we are going to look at some Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego craft … [Read more...]
Having a Jesse Tree to count down the day until Christmas is a beautiful and Christ-focused tradition for Advent! Once you have all the ornaments you need, you can use them year after year, making this a tradition that can be cherished for generations to come. Some families find it easier to arrange an exchange for crafting the ornament rather than making them all by themselves, and today I'm … [Read more...]
With the combination of our Catholic ABC's preschool we're working on and with All Saints' Day just around the corner, I wanted to run some awesome saint crafts! I now made a printable set of alphabet Saints to go with my preschool program. They're super fun and easy to make! The download comes in black and white and in color. Check out this "String from Heaven" craft made by … [Read more...]
St. Gerard's feast day is on October 16, which is this Saturday. When I was in high school, I painted a whole series of Saint pictures that were supposed to "modernize" the saints. St. Gerard is the patron saint of expectant mothers and the unborn, so I did a mixed media piece of him in an ultrasound picture. I've always liked this piece a lot, and I like to have it hanging in our home- especially … [Read more...]
Hymns & Songs Come, Holy Ghost Veni Creator Spiritus Spirit of the Living God Holy Spirit, Lord of Light (Veni Sancte Spiritus) Veni Sancte Spiritus Catholic Icing Resources Celebrating Pentecost with Kids Fruits of the Spirit Crafts & More Gifts of the Spirit Crafts & More Building the Way to Heaven: The Tower of Babel and Pentecost How to Draw a … [Read more...]
Catholic ABC's Week: 5 Number of the week: 5 Theme: Jerusalem Cross Memory Verse- Isaiah 66:13 "As a mother comforts her son, so will I comfort you; in Jerusalem you shall find your comfort." (NAB) Craft: Popsicle Stick Jerusalem Cross This week we are learning about the number 5, so we made this Jerusalem Cross Craft from popsicle sticks. My daughter (age 4) really enjoyed … [Read more...]
Catechism Tell Me About the Catholic Faith (Ignatius Magnificat) My Little Catechism by Guillaume de Menthière My First Holy Communion by Deirdre Mary Ascough Catechism of the Seven Sacraments by Mary and Kevin O’Neill (illustrated with LEGO bricks) Little Catechism on the Eucharist by Fr. Roberto Coggi My Picture Book of the Catholic Faith by Maïte Roche The … [Read more...]
Hymns & Songs Sing With All the Saints in Glory For All the Saints O When the Saints Go Marching In Catholic Icing Resources The Sign of the Cross & Tips for Teaching Kids Celebrate the Saints with Kids! How to Celebrate Saint Feast Days with Kids How to Make Saint Peg Dolls Printable Saint Peg Dolls Printable ABC Saints Choosing a Patron Saint for the … [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...]
