Catholic Crafts and More for Kids
We are still preparing for Lydia's First Reconciliation at home, but Reconciliation is a Sacrament that we and our children should be receiving often. It's never the wrong time to be learning more about the Sacrament of Confession. This craft focuses on the "Treasures Of Reconciliation". I found it here, and thought it was an absolutely beautiful craft! I knew I had to make it with my kids. … [Read more...]
If you are looking for Catholic crafts from A-Z for preschoolers, you've come to the right place! You will find the full list below of all the preschool crafts, A through Z! Click the links below for the coordinating Catholic Alphabet Craft for Catholic ABC's. Some of the crafts available online are different from the ones in the book. A is for Angel B is for Bible … [Read more...]
Welcome! As the year goes on, I am posting Bible crafts from A-Z, one for each letter in the alphabet. Originally I came out with a series of Catholic ABC crafts, but now that I'm teaching at an interdenominational homeschool co-op, I am making a new set of Christian ABC crafts that can be used by Christians everywhere. I would like to be very clear to everyone on the internet that may not … [Read more...]
How do we pass on the Catholic faith to our kids? This is what we all want, right? Keep them Catholic? To raise little saints? But the really big question is, how do we accomplish that? Boy, if I had the foolproof way to answer these questions, I'd be the smartest person in the world. All we can do is our best. After all, God gave all of us free will, and our children will have to … [Read more...]
When you are teaching your kids about being grateful for what they have, focusing on the grace before meal plans is a great idea! This craft includes the traditional Catholic dinner prayer, and I even include a free download for this craft at the bottom of this post. Check out this fun and easy grace before meals craft for kids. Catholic Dinner Prayer: Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy … [Read more...]
Happy June, everyone! I wanted to round up everything that's useful for this June and put it in one post for you. Our First Friday linky is at the bottom of the post can't wait to see what you all have to share! The dates of some of these Liturgical days change from year to year (based on when Easter is) so these dates are for the year 2012. June 3- Feast of The Most Holy Trinity Triangle … [Read more...]
I recently got a fabulous email from a reader, Alexandra Montano, with this adorable Lenten song for kids! She's been using it with her Catholic ABC program. She said it was ok to share it with all of you here, so I typed it up in a downloadable version you can print for free! :-) Download the Lent Song for Kids Here! It's to the tune of "Frere Jacques" (in English, "Are You Sleeping" or … [Read more...]
This is a great tip for making Shamrocks from pipe cleaners! This picture really says it all: Just put 3 of your fingers together, and wrap the pipe cleaner around all of them, 1 at a time. Pull it off the tops of your fingers, and twist the 2 ends together to hold it. Trim the stem to your desired length. You're finished! Even if kids need some help, use their fingers to wrap … [Read more...]
I thought for today's First Friday link-up, it would be fun to have a St. Patrick's Day theme! Scroll to the bottom of this post to see everyone's ideas and add your own links. As many of you already know, I have a St. Patrick's Day article out in Catholic Digest this month. I was really excited about the projects I got to share! There are directions in the article for making a shepherd's pie … [Read more...]
*UPDATE*-this download is now free for everyone- not just subscribers. Click here for the download link. :-) I know it's still January, but I wanted to share this early in case you're already making St. Valentine's Day plans. We're going to be counting down the days to Saint Valentine's day this year with a heart-shaped paper chain. Each piece of paper has a bible verse about love on it. So … [Read more...]
