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
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
Lesson #4 – Christmas
In Lesson #4, the children: PDF for Lesson #4 Celebrate Jesus' birthday. Make a birthday hat.Sing "Happy Birthday" to JesusBlow out a candle on their cupcake and eat the cupcake! Listen to "Jesus is born!" story Play the "Jesus is born!" game with their … [Read more...] about Lesson #4 – Christmas
Lesson #5 – Jesus Loves Me
In Lesson #5, the children will: PDF for Lesson #5 Listen to the story, "The Boys and Girls and Jesus"Play a gameLearn about the difference between a cross and a crucifixMake "Jesus Loves Me" craft PDF for "Jesus Loves (child's name)" craft More lessons from … [Read more...] about Lesson #5 – Jesus Loves Me
Lesson #6 – Jesus is Found in the Temple, Lenten Chain
In Lesson #6, the children will: PDF of Lesson #6 Listen to and do the actions for the story, “Mary Finds Jesus at the Temple”Learn about the tabernacle and ciborium PDF with pictures of tabernacle and ciborium Make "Jesus in the Temple" hats which includes looking … [Read more...] about Lesson #6 – Jesus is Found in the Temple, Lenten Chain
Lesson #7 – Mary
In Lesson #7, the children will: PDF for Lesson #7 Listen to the story, "Mary: Jesus' Mom, Our Mom" Do a puzzle about Mary's life Pray the Hail Mary with actionsMake an Assumption and Coronation craft Play on a life-size game board PDF for Mary life-size … [Read more...] about Lesson #7 – Mary
Lesson #8 – Palm Weaving, Holy Week
In Lesson #8, the children will: PDF for Lesson #8 Listen to the story, "Jesus Rides a Donkey"Learn how to do the folded aura palm weave Learn about Holy WeekGlue pictures into the Holy Week Activity booklet Review Holy Week with the Holy Week … [Read more...] about Lesson #8 – Palm Weaving, Holy Week