Review: Sense of the Sacred Coloring Book and Prayer Companion and Giveaway!

Sense of the Sacred coloring book and companion is an exquisite collection of drawings  based on the statues and stained glass found in Catholic Churches, accompanied by Scriptural references to further articulate their significance. A Coloring Guide and Prayer Primer is also available with the same beautiful drawings in color, along with classic prayers from our Rich Tradition. Not only does the Sense of the Sacred Companion suggest a wonderful palette for coloring the pages of the coloring book, but the paperback, travel-friendly book offers a treasury of prayers to pass on to children, fostering reverence and awe for our Catholic Faith.Sneaky mom blogger…I really wanted to post this review today to get the word out about the Awesome Catholic Coloring Book Giveaway, so I managed to get the kids coloring before they went off to school this morning. I admit…I didn’t really expect alot of coloring to happen, given the usually rushed routine of the morning: I was just in it for the pictures!        


My 6 year old (who incidentally was campaigning to stay home from school today!) got really excited about coloring and completed a whole page and ate her breakfast and had time to spare before they dashed off to the bus.  She even read some prayers from the Companion Coloring Guide/Prayer book.

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Review: Aquinas and More Prayer Card Binder

I was pleased to receive this Prayer Card Binder from Aquinas and More, along with a starter set of 6 good quality plastic inserts after my post about Cataloguing the Family Collection of Holy Cards. Incidentally, the binder also includes an index of over 300 favorite holy cards available and references Aquinas and More Holy Cards for hundreds more.  I have a good collection of holy cards and I refer to them frequently for Saint-centric crafts I showcase on Equipping Catholic Families:

I Spy…the Saints

Wooden Painted Saints
 
Guess Who?! the Saints! and

I appreciate the format of the 8″x10″ binder with the plastic sleeves holding 2×2 regular-sized trading or collector cards.  They easily fit the range of holy cards that I have.

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what do YOU ask of your Guardian Angel?


Send Me Your Guardian Angel is an awesome book that will change your impression of your Guardian Angel….and perhaps escalate your demands and expectations for your angelic friend.

Consider…

Padre Pio’s Guardian Angel was a companion to him from the time he was a small boy.
Padre Pio’s Guardian Angel was a friend; one who teased and was teased by Padre Pio but also provided counsel when needed.
Padre Pio’s Guardian Angel was a consoler, sometimes travelling great distances to help troubled souls at their request or Padre Pio’s.
Padre Pio’s Guardian Angel was a messenger, delivering messages to his “spiritual children” who received guidance and direction from Padre Pio.
Padre Pio’s Guardian Angel was a translator of letters and confessions (and absolution), when language would otherwise be a barrier.
Padre Pio’s Guardian Angel was a reliable alarm clock, awakening Padre Pio’s helper from deep sleep when Padre Pio was in need of assistance.

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FREE Dragon Slayers Progress Report

I just love this book!  Dragon Slayers is an imaginative and inspiring book to help train 8-12 year olds in the virtuous task of Dragon Slaying! Sir Wyvern Pugilist instructs with humor and diligence how to identify sins and vices in the form of dragons, learn tactics to withstand their attacks through Scripture and the proper use of the Armor of God.  He also introduces our ultimate mentors:  the Dragon Slayers of Old (the Saints) and the Chief Dragon Slayer Himself (Jesus). It is such a creative book, complete with an enrollment certificate, profiles of successful Dragon Slayers and the dragons and helpful advice and encouragement along the way. This book will captivate your 8-12 year old, and you might just find yourself reading eagerly along with them! This is an awesome gift for your child, niece, nephew or Godchild!  It’s a thoughtful book that will teach them about the sins and vices we can all fall into, as well as the virtues we are all working on, in a format that is enticing, imaginative and humorous, and anything BUT a boring lecture.

So sorry, Dragon Slayers is no longer available.

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Incredible handmade scapulars!

I just love it when people combine their passion for the Catholic Faith AND crafts.  Check out these awesome hand-sewn scapulars!  These look exquisite…look at the detail!

Check out Sew Sacramental, Sew Sacramental on Facebook or theSew Sacramental Etsy Shop.  Sorry, Stephanie, if you get too many orders! =)

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Feast Days & Holidays: Review

Feast Days & Holidays by Joan Marie Arbogast
Published by Pauline Books & Media, Boston, 2012.
Available at The Catholic Company

261 b&w pages include 6-10 key saints or holidays for each month in a (8.5″x11″) wire coil bound book.

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Review by Happy Little Homemaker of Sacraments Craft Kit

I’m so excited to receive my second review of the Journey with Jesus through the Sacraments Craft Kit, by Happy Little Homemaker

Here are a couple excerpts from Jen’s Review:

Journey With Jesus Through the Sacraments is a printable craft kit that runs some 30 pages and is in black and white so that it can be colored by the kids and not eat all your ink! 

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God’s Heart for You {GIVEAWAY and Printable Prayer Doodle}


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.

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The Reviews are In: Links of LightBulbs (11)

(1) Tracy says “These Mass booklets are a perfect size for little hands and material is covered a little at a time to keep children’s attention without being too overwhelming.”  Check out Slice of Smith Life for the complete review! 

The folder holds the entire collection of 10 booklets as shown here:

My thoughts:   I enjoy using Monica’s product with my children.  These Mass booklets are a perfect size for little hands and material is covered a little at a time to keep children’s attention without being too overwhelming.  My children will be using these booklets and coloring them a little at a time as we review the Mass responses.  I will be using Color Me Catholic: New Roman Missal Edition as weekly guides to teach during our religion classes during our homeschool days.  I think the more we use them the more familiar our family will be with the new mass responses, which is the intention of the product.

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The Third Testament: Book Badge Review + Doodle Summary

This is my Book Badge Review and Doodle Summary of The Third Testament.

John Eklund writes of the journey of Fred Sankt, who, in the midst of personal crisis feels compelled to record historical events and figures within the context of a third installment of the Bible: The Third Testament.  Presented through the thoughts, conversations and discoveries of this character, Eklund’s approach removes himself from presumption: because after all, who in this day and age could write an addition to the Bible that would be widely accepted as a necessary and Holy Spirit-inspired expansion of our sacred scripture?

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