Catholic Crafts and More for Kids
The nativity of Mary is September 8 (9 months after the feast of the Immaculate Conception.) Although we've had more elaborate celebrations in the past, our family had a simple celebration this year. We made Mary a birthday cake! We made a simple angel food cake from a box mix, and drizzled it with some blue glaze (Our Lady's color.) I set out a Mary statue, and put 10 candles in the cake … [Read more...]
This is a fun craft for kids for a May Crowning, whether at the church or in your home. And it turns out just beautiful! It's been a while since I've had a Preschool curriculum post, but I had to take some time off for Easter. I can only handle so much at once! ;-) We're getting close to the end of the alphabet, and that means coming up with stuff for the "weird letters", which I have … [Read more...]
September is the month dedicated to the sorrows of Mary, and September 15 is the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. So here are 7 Coloring Pages- 1 for each of the Seven Sorrows of Mary. (Click the links, not the pictures.) If you want a coloring page of the Sorrowful Heart Of Mary, I have a free one here. 1 ~ The Presentation in the Temple ~ From Sermons 4 … [Read more...]
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...]
The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is coming up on August 15. This is a Holy Day of Obligation, meaning you need to attend mass on this day if you're able. You can find all of my resources for celebrating the feast of the Assumption Of Mary here. I found this awesome idea from Nicole on 4 Real Forums to make an Assumption Triptych with the Immaculate Conception on the left, the … [Read more...]
Remember the Sacred and Immaculate heart shirts we made during June? Well, the month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Know what the month of August is dedicated to? You guessed it- The Immaculate Heart of Mary! :-) If you've already made your shirts, I have an update. If you haven't, then you have another chance to do it! Good news! I now have a full at-home VBS program … [Read more...]
Honoring Mary is a beautiful devotion and a long tradition in the Catholic faith. She was the mother of Jesus, ever a virgin, and always said "yes" to our Lord! You can find all of my ideas on honoring Mary with kids here. Today I would like to share with you a bunch of Mary printables for kids, and more than half of them are totally free to download and print! I … [Read more...]
Here are a few ideas to help you celebrate the upcoming Holy Day of Obligation- Mary, Mother of God- on January 1. I read a great idea in Faith and Family Magazine this month to make lady fingers, as Our Lady held God in her own hands. Here's a recipe. Cottage Blessings made some cupcakes for this feast day. You can find more food ideas for Mary feast days here. If you’re looking … [Read more...]
The month of September is dedicated to Our Lady Of Sorrows, so this is the perfect month to teach kids all about this special Catholic devotion. I am going to run you through everything you need to know to teach kids, and also observe the feast of Our Lady Of Sorrows on September 15. I also have links I'm going to share to coloring pages, crafts, recipes, and more! So let's take a look at teaching … [Read more...]
Saint Therese is an amazing Saint with some very inspiring quotes, and an even more inspiring life! Kids and adults alike fall in love with her story, her sacrifice beads, and her "little ways". When celebrating the liturgical year at home, you do not want to miss teaching your kids about St. Therese! You can read here about how to celebrate Saint feast days at home with your kids. Today, let's … [Read more...]
