In the Little Lambs' class (3 years old - kindergarten), we spend one year focused on the Mass. At each class we learn something about the Mass: something that happens at Mass, an item used at Mass, or items found in the church. By April, the children have learned a lot about … [Read more...] about Catholic Mass Puzzles
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Easter Egg Top: A Fun Way to Learn about the Easter Season
For an after Easter class, I wanted for the kids to learn about the Easter season AND to have fun. Easter Egg Tops were perfect! The are very easy to spin! First, using the large pictures, we talked about some things that happened in the Easter season: Jesus … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Top: A Fun Way to Learn about the Easter Season
Create Your Own Paschal Candle
Last year I wanted the families in GIFT (Growing In Faith Together) to make Paschal candles. There are several ideas on the internet (here, here, and here) but they were not what I was looking for. I needed something that did not use paint. Our class is right after Mass so I … [Read more...] about Create Your Own Paschal Candle
Create Your Own Mass Kit for Children
Several years ago I wanted to make a Mass kit for each child in my Little Lambs' class to conclude our year on the Mass. I discovered Catholic Icing's Mass Kit as I looked for ideas on how to make a Mass kit. That Mass kit gave my ideas on how to begin creating one for my … [Read more...] about Create Your Own Mass Kit for Children
Priest Paper Doll & Vestments
The room is instantly filled with excitement when I show the kids the priest paper doll. They recognize the face as being the pastor in our parish. I have tried other priest paper dolls but the vestments had tabs and were very hard for the children to keep on the … [Read more...] about Priest Paper Doll & Vestments