Celebrating Catholic Family and Faith with crafts, Catechesis and traditions!
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.
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!
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:
When we submitted A Treasure Chest of Traditions for Catholic Families to a couple publishers, we were a little disappointed that the only publisher interested in working with us wanted to remove any talk about sin or Lent. Needless to say, that meeting launched us into a wonderful self-publishing adventure of Catholic conferences, Catholic Bookstore tours and old-fashioned cold-calling. Over the years we have added many products including our line of over 30 Cathletics Craft Kits and we have been excited to offer free Catholic crafts and traditions here at Equipping Catholic Families.
Just like the Weight of the Cross Lenten Activity, this Heart Cross Banner helps us identify our sins. The little hearts are added to record the good deeds and the virtues we practice in thanks for Jesus’ Suffering for our sins.
It’s healthy to teach our kids to recognize their sin. Preparing for First Reconciliation, a child learns the Act of Contrition, recognizes what sins they struggle with and seeks to overcome them with God’s Grace. Check out our Reconciliation Prep Printable for Reconciliation prep, format, prayers and examination of conscience peek sheets.
It’s always so exciting to get our monthly Saint Mail!
The package always arrives well before the beginning of the month
…even up here in Canada!
Printables for a Prayerful Lent! **2017 Update**
1. Stepping Stones through Jesus’ Life: Step through the key moments of Jesus’ Life as presented through Scripture.
2. Lenten Calendar: The Lenten version of the Advent Calendar, this banner or pocket-filled poster offers a Scriptural quote or reflection, virtue taught by Jesus or a moment from his life, represented through Bible verses, drawings or small props.
I’ve been gearing up for Lent with a giant 40 Ways for 40 Days post of Lenten practices coming soon!
I have also been reworking past crafts from Equipping Catholic Families…and RE-making crafts from
We have made the upscale suede cord bracelets that even adults wear and you can find the tutorial here: Good Deed Beads Bracelet Tutorial, but we find that these Simple Good Deed Bead Bracelets made with satin cord (or a shoelace!) are easier for little hands.
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