Catholic Crafts and More for Kids
It's a great idea to go over the Stations of the Cross with children during Lent. When we find ourselves traveling on Good Friday (to be with family on Easter) I always print a Stations of the Cross booklet to take with us so we can pray them on the drive. You can find out everything you ever needed to know about them at my Stations of the Cross 101 post here. Here are some printable stations … [Read more...]
When you're celebrating the liturgical year with your kids, you can think of the season of Lent a lot like you do Advent. It's a long season of preparation, and we need to get ready for Easter. I like to do activities with kids that last the length of the season, so it's important to prepare before Ash Wednesday ahead of time so you're ready to go! Although I will add here that it's never too late … [Read more...]
I'm very excited about the Catholic craft I have to share with you guys today! The 3 biggies during lent are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This Lenten activity will help you teach kids about almsgiving, and also count down the days of lent. Supplies needed to make this Almsgiving Craft: Fun Foam Exacto Blade Poster Board (or Foam Board) Hot Glue Glitter Glue or … [Read more...]
The 3 biggies during lent are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This makes lent the perfect time to make a giving bank of some kind with your kids. If you'd like to craft an offering box like the one above, go to your local craft store and look in the section with all the little unfinished wooden things. You can get a little wooden or paper box to make your offering box. (You … [Read more...]
This week at our house is "P" week. P will be for prayer, priest, pope, papal flag, and St. Peter! The feast of the chair of St. Peter is coming up next week on February 22, so even for those of you not learning about the alphabet this should be a useful idea! ;-) As a learning activity to teach my kids about St. Peter and the Papal flag, we made this kid-appealing version: As … [Read more...]
Saint Valentine was a man of God, and given that his feast day revolves around love, it only seems fitting to include some Scripture activities for kids! What a great way to stay focused on the true meaning of this feast day. You can find all of my resources for celebrating the feast day of St. Valentine here, but for now, let's take a look at celebrating St. Valentine with … [Read more...]
With all the crazy hustle and bustle of the holidays, it's important not to let this religious time get lost in the secular shuffle. Preparing for Advent early is a great way to make sure you start this season off on the right foot- one that walks towards Him. For kids, Santa can be a pretty tough guy for Jesus to compete with- but I assure you that there is much strength and fun to be found in … [Read more...]
Catholic ABC's Week: 7 Letter of the week: B Theme: Bible Saint of the Week: St. Bernadette Craft: Bible Bookmarks Catholic ABCs is going very well in the preschool co-op I teach! My room is for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2-year-olds, and I have 9 of them. I thought this craft was really great for them because stringing is a very good fine-motor activity for this age group. I also had all … [Read more...]
Hymns & Songs When Jesus Wept Jesus, Meek and Lowly Attende Domine or Attende, Domine Catholic Icing Resources Divine Mercy Jesus Craft Make Divine Mercy “Sundaes” Celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday with Kids Recommended Books Faustina: A Saints Story for Children by Kaitlyn Mason Divine Mercy for Children: A Guided Tour of the Museum of Mercy by Vinny Flynn … [Read more...]
Hymns & Songs Jesus, Jesus, Come to Me Open Our Eyes, Lord Be Still and Know that I Am God Catholic Icing Resources How to Set Up a Home Altar Home Altar Resources Monthly Membership: Home Altar Printables & More Prayer Box System Importance of Prayer Copywork Printable Prayer Posters & Copywork Recommended Books Listening For God: … [Read more...]
