Last year, I wrote this post: 40 Ways for 40 Days.
CRAFTS
I will likely post a Lent Gallery of Activities this year which will include a few ideas I posted last year including the Peg People Passion Play…
Stations of the Cross Carousel with new Kelly Saints Craft Kit!
January 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
We have just released our NEW Stations of the Cross Craft Kit featuring the Kelly Saints! See ordering below!
The Stations of the Cross Craft Kit includes templates for all 14 Stations plus the Resurrection and the Divine Mercy in full color and in black and white.
Stations of the Cross Craft Kit!
January 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
We have just released our NEW Stations of the Cross Craft Kit featuring the Kelly Saints!
This craft kit features the 14 Stations of the Cross plus the Resurrection (for the Way of the Cross) and the Divine Mercy formatted as cards with kid-friendly Kelly Saints illustrations. The kit includes full templates in color (ready-to-use) AND in black and white (ready to color). A summary page is included with thumbnail images and descriptions for reflection.
Seder Supper 2014
April 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
While our Seder Supper Free Printable has been very popular, it has sparked some controversy about whether or not Catholics should celebrate the Seder Supper.
I found this article (Salt & Light) helpful…along with this article that it borrows from, written by Joe Paprocki.
Home Stretch of Lent: Holy Week!
April 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Here are a couple reminders of some of our activities for Holy Week
Palm Sunday…and every day of Holy Week: Egg Carton Passion Play
An Egg Carton backdrop for Jesus’ Public Ministry and Passion Play with Wooden Painted Saints.
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.
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:
Heart Cross Banner
March 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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.
Weight of the Cross
March 4, 2014 by 3 Comments
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.
40 Ways for 40 Days
March 2, 2014 by 10 Comments
Lots of Links for Lenten Activities, Catholic Crafts and Family Traditions:
Equipping Catholic Families …for Lent! **2017 Update**
Printables for a Prayerful Lent! **2017 Update**
Countdown through LENT
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.
