Recently, I painted our family members using the same little wooden dolls I paint for the Wooden Painted Saints. The kids have been enjoying playing with the whole collection of saints and family members and we have found them in various predicaments…in every corner of the house.
DIY Catholic Kinder Surprise
March 26, 2014 by 8 Comments
…for the 50 Days of Easter!
We’re about HALF WAY through LENT! How are your Lenten resolutions and programs going? Are you doing any of the 40 Ways for 40 Days?
Some of our resolutions and Lenten practices have been difficult to sustain and I am reminded once again for the need to recommit and refocus…each of these 40 days of Lent! Looking ahead to Easter…I remember that
First Reconciliation Prep or Refresher: Either Way, A Great Little Book about Confession!
March 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
With four kids who have now made their First Reconciliation, I have seen a wide range of First Reconciliation resources offered through our Parish, our school and many Catholic conferences.
Bridget made her First Reconciliation last November, but I’d like to take her for her Second Reconciliation this Easter….just before she makes her First Communion this May!
7 Most Unappreciated Craft Kits
March 20, 2014 by 1 Comment
No, Mom…not a shameless plug of our 7 most unappreciated Craft Kits…
Afraid so.
Here are some of our coolest Catholic Crafts (I thought!)…that haven’t received much attention!
Advent and Lent Quest now has THREE different themed paper chain link sets: one with family prayer challenges, another with Year of Faith Catechism and another with Saint biographies. Despite its’ name, Advent and Lent Quest is great all-Liturgical Season-round and can be used as a countdown (or count-up?) activity towards Christmas, Easter or ANY favorite Feast Day! In fact…this craft kit will be GREAT for the continuous stream of celebrations for the 50 Days of Easter! Keep the Season going with Advent and Lent Quest!
Painted Saint Passion Play
March 18, 2014 by 4 Comments
There is a reason I have been painting little wooden saints…and why Adam has had ample opportunity to put painted saints in the dungeon.
You see, I decided to set the stage for a Passion Play and I decided to fit all of Jesus’ Public Ministry on earth …into an egg carton.
TY Doll converted to St Patrick
March 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A few years ago, inspired by my friend Lucia, we did a couple
doll makeovers of some on-clearance TY dolls!
We even made a Jesus TY doll…and we have plans for him for an Easter activity coming up!
2 Pope Books…as we await the Big Day!
March 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I was so happy to receive these two little books for review from Franciscan Media. True to their titles, they are great, short biographies of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII.
With under 50 pages, each 6″x5″ book offers a nice review of each Pope’s life, showing how the events of their lives shaped their values and priorities and how their leadership and teachings as Pope have shaped our Catholic Church and Faith.
A Meet and Greet with the Saints
March 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I just recently painted our family on wooden pegs, complete with Grandpa, Grandma and Uncle Steve.
I’m actually working on another special craft to use with the Wooden Painted Saints for Holy Week and I’ve had a lot of helpers eager to paint…and entertain the little painted peg people.
7 Quick Firsts
March 13, 2014 by 1 Comment
With 5 kids from almost 18 years down to almost 4 years, we can experience a range of ‘firsts’ all in one week!
Emily and I went to our first concert together: Sting and Paul Simon!
Jesse Tree Treasures
March 11, 2014 by 10 Comments
You may have seen the Jesse Tree Treasures ornaments I wrote about during Advent…we even hosted a giveaway here at Equipping Catholic Families, and now I get to show off two sets of Lenten ornaments:
