There are so many calendars in our lives: calendars that begin in January, school calendars that begin in August, summer sports calendars that begin in April,... With all these calendars it is so easy to not realize or to forget that there is a Church Year calendar, a … [Read more...] about Liturgical Year Calendar for Children — Updated for 2024-2025
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Holy Week Eggs Booklet
Holy Week is full of so many events that it can be confusing for children. The Holy Week Eggs booklet and Holy Week Eggs are a good way to introduce children to Holy Week and all that happens during it. There are two options for the booklet: child-size or … [Read more...] about Holy Week Eggs Booklet
Holy Week Eggs
Holy Week is full of so many events that it can be confusing for children. The Holy Week Eggs and Holy Week Eggs booklet are a good way to introduce children to Holy Week and all that happens during it. To make the Holy Week Eggs, first number each egg (1-12) with a … [Read more...] about Holy Week Eggs
Catholic Mass: Hit or Miss?
Catholic Mass: Hit or Miss? is a fun way to learn the names for items used at Mass and parts of the Mass. First, Print the directions and the two gameboards onto white legal size paper (14" x 8.5"). PDF for Catholic Mass: Hit or Miss? gameboards PDF for Catholic Mass: … [Read more...] about Catholic Mass: Hit or Miss?
Which is it? The Annunciation OR The Immaculate Conception
People often mix up the Annunciation and the Immaculate Conception. This activity can help alleviate that confusion. First, print pages 2 and 3 of the PDF on contrasting colors of paper. I usually use white for one of the colors. PDF for Which is it? The Annunciation or … [Read more...] about Which is it? The Annunciation OR The Immaculate Conception
Peter Walks on Water Hat
This is a hat to wear and a fun way to learn about Peter walking on water. Slide Peter towards Jesus and he "sinks" into the water! First, print the PDF on white cardstock. PDF for Peter Walks on Water Hat Color the boat scene and one of the Peter figures. For … [Read more...] about Peter Walks on Water Hat