Jesus was celebrating the Seder Supper
AS He instituted the Holy Eucharist,
knowing that He would take the place of the Sacrificial Lamb.
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God’s Heart for You {GIVEAWAY and Printable Prayer Doodle}
March 27, 2012 by 16 Comments
God’s Heart for You
by Holley Gerth
Book Badge Review, Doodle Summary and {Giveaway}
This is a treasure of a book. The form factor…its small pocketbook size, padded, board-book cover make it a special little gift with a big message. Affirming and personal and grounded in Scripture, this book offers a reminder of our dignity and preciousness as daughters of God.
Scrapbooking for Sacraments {free printable}
March 21, 2012 by 1 Comment
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series of Cathletics Craft Kits by PDF downloadable,
with edits reflecting the NEW Mass,
added Kelly Comics graphics and better resolution, we are releasing a FREEBIE PDF of graphics (in vibrant color) and journalling prompts for use with any of our 3 kits:
TY dolls to Saints: Index
March 6, 2012 by 6 Comments
This is my special Project Gallery for TY doll to SAINT makeovers!
Here’s a better look at Lucia’s TY Saint Dolls!
I have a couple of posts about my
TY dolls to Saints Makeovers.
Do you remember TY dolls? This is what the TY dolls look like…before…
Daytimer Prayer
February 29, 2012 by 4 Comments
This Lent I have promised myself to pray more often, more deliberately, more consistently and more thoughtfully. I know that I have tried many approaches to prayer throughout my life with varied diligence and consistency! As I look back, there where times when my prayerlife was stronger…but I didn’t necessarily know it at the time! I know that I have felt happier and more peaceful when I’m praying each day…and preferably using a prayer journal to write my prayer, reflect on Scripture, ask the Lord questions and try to listen to what He is telling me.
I have filled up quite a few prayer journals…but there are some times when I have strayed and fought to get back on track…and I think that this is one of those times.
Sometimes I have resorted to Lenten resolutions or gimmicks=&1=&to get myself back on track. (More about prayer gimmicks to come in future posts!)
With a particularly bumpy start…it looks like this Lent is going to be one of those times.
Inspired by the 3 times I have been on the Lightweigh, I recognize the importance of checking in everyday and keeping myself accountable to my commitments…even if I have to resort to a checklist to keep track.
Somehow a checklist motivates me…I’m not sure why.
Does anyone else understand that?
Before Lent started this year, I was already trying something new. I picked up a spiral-bound daytimer calendar at the dollar store. I like it because there are only about 2 days per page, with lines to write on and even little check-circles to check. The calendar is not specific to any year…it has the months and the dates, but not the day of the week. I’m using it to keep track of how I meet my goals each day:
castle and catapult craft!
February 29, 2012 by 2 Comments
Here’s a great craft for Leap Year Day!
I have posted about this craft before and have used it at TWO medieval birthday parties…usually this time of year! It’s a lot of fun to make and play with!
Just opened the Arma Dei Shoppe!
February 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Equipping Catholic families has never been easier
now that our new Arma Dei Shoppe is open!
Our Catholic Family Apostolate is called Arma Dei,
latin for Armor of God,
referring to our favorite Scripture Ephesians 6:13-17.
We have created books, paper craft kits and quizzing cards
to help teach and celebrate the Catholic Faith through Feastdays, Seasons and Sacraments!
Six of our favorite Cathletics Craft Kits are now available by PDF
for you to download, print and copy for your family or a whole class!
Check out the new Arma Dei Shoppe…or look for us at Lift Jesus Higher Rally (Toronto, ON Canada),
the Mid-Atlantic Congress (Baltimore, MD), NCEA (Boston, MA) or IHM (Fredericksburg, VA)
NOW AVAILABLE at the Arma Dei Craft Kit Printables Online Store!
Color Me Catholic: New Roman Missal Edition
(printed version: $16 + shipping) printable version: $14
Catholic Lingo Bingo (English)
(printed version: $12 + shipping) printable version: $10
Journey with Jesus through Baptism, Reconciliation and Holy Communion
February 16, 2012 by 1 Comment
Celebrate your child’s Journey of Faith!
Journey with Jesus through
(Baptism) Reconciliation & Holy Communion
NOW AVAILABLE by PDF PRINTABLE!
This is our Journey with Jesus through Reconciliation and Holy Communion Craft Kit.
It includes 18 already researched, illustrated and formatted templates of prompting catechism and reflection questions. As all our Cathletics Craft Kits, it comes with permission to photocopy for a whole class for one term or for all the kids in your family (who live with you) as they celebrate their First Sacraments!
There are suggestions for making your own scrapbook or using a store-bought scrapbook. There are also instructions to create an Accordian Book. In either case, there are plenty of catechism based questions, adorable cartoons drawn by 12 year old Kelly and prompting reflections about your child’s experience of the Sacraments, their prayerlife and their growing relationship with Jesus!
Work on a page a day, recording and reflecting about Baptism, the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Reconciliation, the Commandments, Sin, Holy Communion, the Mass, the Domestic Church, Qualities in my Family and Friends, all about Jesus, Mary and the Saints and reflections about Jesus and me and my prayerlife.
Journey with Jesus through the Sacraments!
February 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Journey with Jesus through the Sacraments
NOW AVAILABLE by PDF PRINTABLE!
This kit offers layouts of catechism questions (with answer keys!) and reflection questions to help teach and celebrate the Sacraments, including material based on the Commandments,
Sin, the Domestic Church and the Stations of the Cross.
This kit teaches and celebrates all 7 Sacraments…
not just the ones your child has received, helping them to reflect on
Marriage (what weddings have I been to?
who married my parents?)
Holy Orders (name the priest who gave me my First Sacraments,
who is my pastor? my bishop? our Pope?)
and the
Anointing of the Sick
