Can you see the word "JESUS" in the midst of the yellow shapes? Don't focus on the yellow shapes. Focus on the green between the shapes. I will be using this craft in a class this weekend so I have created some samples of it that I have sitting around my house. When I look … [Read more...] about Optical Illusion “Jesus” Craft
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The Catholic Church Liturgical Year “Puzzle”
This fall I wanted to cover the liturgical year. In the past I have used this liturgical year calendar and the participants have colored in the spaces (which represent Sundays in the liturgical year) with the color of the vestments the priest will wear. This year I … [Read more...] about The Catholic Church Liturgical Year “Puzzle”
Lesson #1 – Daniel and the Lions & Prayer
In Lesson #1, the children will: PDF for Lesson #1 Listen to a story, "Daniel and the Lion"Make a Daniel in the Lions Den craftUse Alka Seltzer tablets to learn about prayer. The kids (and parents) loved this activity! Make prayer kneelers Make prayer rings More … [Read more...] about Lesson #1 – Daniel and the Lions & Prayer
Lesson #2 – Healing the Blind Man
In Lesson #2, the children will: PDF for Lesson #2 Discover what it is like to not be able to seeListen to and do the actions to the story, “No Longer Blind!” Make a "healing the blind man" puppet I saw this post and liked the idea but the kids in my class cannot read! … [Read more...] about Lesson #2 – Healing the Blind Man
Lesson #3 – Juan Diego, Advent
In Lesson #3, the children will: PDF for Lesson #3 Listen to a story about Juan Diego and Our Lady of GuadalupeMake a TilmaAct out the story of Juan Diego and Our Lady of GuadalupeMake Advent Chains More lessons from Year #2: … [Read more...] about Lesson #3 – Juan Diego, Advent