This time of year children are seeing pumpkins everywhere -- at the store, in yards, on bulletin boards, and in crafts they are making. Their excitement for Halloween is building. I decided to tap into this excitement and create an activity that connects our faith to … [Read more...] about “Shine with the Light of Jesus” Jack-o-Lantern
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Catholic Mass Booklets for Children: Learn about the Parts of Mass and Items Used at Mass
Note: If you are looking for a printable booklet on the parts of the Mass, go to the post "Come Celebrate! The Mass in Pictures." If you are looking for a printable booklet with items used at Mass and items found in a church, go to the post "I Found it! … [Read more...] about Catholic Mass Booklets for Children: Learn about the Parts of Mass and Items Used at Mass
Lesson #1 — Beginning to Learn about the Mass
This year of classes are focused on the Mass. In each class the children will learn something about the Mass: items used at Mass, items found in Church, vestments, parts of Mass,….In April each child will receive a Mass kit and we will play “Mass”. The dads (or … [Read more...] about Lesson #1 — Beginning to Learn about the Mass
General Information about Little Lambs’ Classes
Little Lambs is a once-a-month class for children 3-years-old --- kindergarten age and at least one parent. It is on a 3-year cycle. REMINDER EMAILS: Since classes are only once a month, it is easy for parents to forget about class so I send out a reminder email the week … [Read more...] about General Information about Little Lambs’ Classes
Little Lambs Lessons – Year 1
These are the lessons in Year 1 of Little Lambs. Click on the picture to go to the lesson. For more Little Lambs lessons, go to: … [Read more...] about Little Lambs Lessons – Year 1