Monica McConkey, Author at Equipping Catholic Families

Extraordinary Ideas for Summer Time Ordinary Time

June 30, 2014 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

The last couple weeks have been a BLUR! With Pentecost, Trinity Sunday (Father’s Day), Corpus Christi, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Solemnity of St Peter and St Paul…we’re finally ready to sink into the SUMMER weeks of Ordinary Time! But…Ordinary Time need not be ORDINARY!

Ordinary Time is intended to remind us that Jesus is with us throughout all of our daily trials and triumphs. We should be striving to reflect Jesus’ Teaching with our actions every day.

I like to think of Ordinary Time as a time to focus on Faith and family…brushing up on Catechism, building our repertoire of prayers, delving into Scripture and forming habits that can carry us through all the Seasons! We’ve got some Cathletics Craft Kits for that!

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Solemnity of St Peter and St Paul

June 29, 2014 by Monica McConkey 1 Comment

Peter and Paul are two very important characters from the Early Church.

Peter was the most frequently mentioned member of the original 12 Apostles, who traveled with Jesus throughout His Public Ministry and could testify to the Resurrection. Jesus foretold that this apostle would be the rock upon which the Church would be built. Despite Peter’s betrayal of Jesus after His Arrest, St Peter led the Apostles, became the first pope and was martyred for his faith.

Filed Under: Feast Day Fun, Saints, Treasure Chest crafts and activities

A Road Trip, IHM, Corpus Christi Procession …and Graduations!

June 27, 2014 by Monica McConkey 2 Comments

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Last week, my Mom and I went on a road trip

and we took our first selfie together.

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Our road trip took us to IHM. It was a great show and we were so happy to see friends from past IHMs and CMN!

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Summer Saints Project Special! Save $15!

June 25, 2014 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

Drastic times. A family of squirrels is attempting a house-takeover…in the midst of graduations, birthdays and exactly 13 house/appliance malfunctions.

I’m distracting myself by putting together a Summer Saint Project Craft Kit Sale (aka Squirrel Relocation Fundraiser)…targeted at our FIVE new Cathletics Craft Kits featuring 15 year old Kelly’s awesome Kelly Saints Illustrations.

Filed Under: Catholic Crafts, Saints

Woven Paper Heart Craft for Sacred and Immaculate Heart Feast Days!

June 20, 2014 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

This craft was showcased in A Treasure Chest of Traditions for Catholic Families, but I compiled this video to show how it’s assembled! It’s only about a minute!

Filed Under: Catholic Crafts, Liturgical Calendar Crafts

Prom, Track, Birthday, Cousins and Scissors Practice

June 19, 2014 by Monica McConkey 2 Comments

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There was a prom.

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and a track meet,

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a 90th birthday party,

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some cousin pics…and family photos,

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some acting-goofy-with-cousins,

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Trinity Braid / Tiny Saints Anklet

June 16, 2014 by Monica McConkey 1 Comment

With all this talk about the Trinity, I still think a braid is a great way to show the concept of the three Persons in one God.

The Trinity Sunday crafts in A Treasure Chest of Traditions for Catholic Families include a Braid pin and a Braid bracelet, but with the summer upon us, I’ve been looking for a cool leather anklet. Trinity Sunday gave me the boost I needed to go ahead and make my own!

Filed Under: Liturgical Calendar Crafts, Treasure Chest crafts and activities

7 Awesome Feast Days in June

June 12, 2014 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

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Ascension

So, officially, Ascension Thursday was May 29, but up here in Canada we celebrated it on Sunday June 1st, so I’m including it in my list of June Feasts! My special craft for the Feast of the Ascension really didn’t work too well, but I will probably try bubble painting again when I figure out the right mix. I think the Egg Carton Jesus cheers up the craft…you can still see my Ascension Craft Fail and if you know what I did wrong, please tell me in the comments!

Filed Under: 7 Quick Takes, Catholic Crafts

Do you have a Pope Shelf?

June 10, 2014 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

In honor of St Anthony’s Feast Day on Friday, I was thinking about re-presenting the St Anthony Box craft from A Treasure Chest of Traditions for Catholic Families.

The idea behind this craft is to honor St Anthony as the patron of lost items. Many people say a quick prayer to St Anthony, asking for his help to find something that is lost. When the object is found, a Hail Mary is said for the souls in Purgatory and a donation is often made in St Anthony’s name, to the poor.

Filed Under: family traditions, Liturgical Calendar Crafts

Summertime Reading!

June 8, 2014 by Monica McConkey 3 Comments

I don’t have a kindle, but I do purchase kindle versions of books because I enjoy reading them on my ipad. I like being able to crack open my ipad wherever I am and start reading from my library of book…waiting for an appointment or to pick up the kids somewhere. These are Amazon affiliate links…and I could earn literally dozens of cents if you click on them and buy one or two…thanks for your support!

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