This is a perfect craft for All Saints' Day that also fits into the fall season. PDF for Saint Pumpkin Craft Begin by printing 3 copies of the PDF page in the below picture (this makes the strips of cardstock for the pumpkin). Print it on cardstock. I used orange … [Read more...] about Saint Pumpkin Craft
Lesson #4 – The Nativity Story and Discover Our Church
In Lesson #4, the children will: PDF for Lesson #4 Listen to the Nativity Story as it is being told with Nativity magnets.Explore your church while following clues to find bags of magnets in the building.Play Nativity BINGO More lessons from Year 1: … [Read more...] about Lesson #4 – The Nativity Story and Discover Our Church
Lesson #3 – Jesus Feeds 5000 & Advent
In Lesson #3, the children will: PDF for Lesson #3 Listen to the story, “The Boy Who Shared His Lunch” in Read-Aloud-Bible Stories, volume 2, by Ella K. Lindvall. PDF for Bread and Fish for Classroom Discover how much leftover food there was when Jesus fed 5000.Make … [Read more...] about Lesson #3 – Jesus Feeds 5000 & Advent
Lesson #2 – The Rosary
In Lesson #2, the children will: PDF for Lesson #2 Listen to the story, "Mary, 3 Children, and the Rosary" Pray the Hail Mary prayer with actions.Color a decade rosary coloring page. PDF for Decade Rosary Coloring Page Make a decade rosary. Make a decade … [Read more...] about Lesson #2 – The Rosary
Lesson #1 – I am a Child of God
In Lesson #1, the children will: PDF for Lesson #1 Listen to the story, "How God Made the World"Make thumbprints PDF for "Child of God" Thumbprints Learn they are one of God's childrenMake "Child of God" door hangar PDF for Child of God Door Hangar Learn … [Read more...] about Lesson #1 – I am a Child of God
“Child of God” Door Hangar
Remind your children that they are special. Remind them that they are God's children. This door hangar can be hung on a door handle as a reminder to a child that he/she is a "child of God". Print the PDF. PDF for Child of God Door Hangar Cut on the outside lines, the … [Read more...] about “Child of God” Door Hangar
St. Joseph Booklet
St. Joseph -- an important person in Jesus' life. Teach your children about St. Joseph by using one of the following four options: Option 1: Child-size booklet PDF of St. Joseph booklet -- Print two-sided on 8.5" x 11" white paper. Option 2: An activity booklet … [Read more...] about St. Joseph Booklet
“Mary, 3 Children, and the Rosary” Booklet
During the Fatima apparitions, Mary told the 3 children to pray the rosary. She said "pray the rosary" many times. This booklet will teach your children about the Fatima apparitions and that Mary wants us to pray the rosary, too! There are two options for this booklet: A … [Read more...] about “Mary, 3 Children, and the Rosary” Booklet
Ash Wednesday Booklet
Each year as I prepare to teach about Ash Wednesday and Lent, I wish there was a booklet to explain them. This year I created one! There are two options for this booklet: A children's size booklet (finished size of 4.25" x 5.5") -- printed two-sided on 8.5" x 11" … [Read more...] about Ash Wednesday Booklet
What are the Holy Days of Obligation?
The Holy Days of Obligation are confusing. Some years we celebrate a Holy Day. Some years we don't. Neighboring dioceses may celebrate the Ascension on different days. And countries have different Holy Days of Obligation. This activity is a way to begin the discussion … [Read more...] about What are the Holy Days of Obligation?