Mother Mary certainly sees our trials and challenges. She is the ultimate model of motherhood with her prayerful, gentle way to cope with life’s adventures. Perhaps if we pray more incessantly for her guidance and her intercession, we can better follow her example bringing more peace and Faith into our homes.
Mary Mosaic for the Garden
August 19, 2013 by 2 Comments
August is a special month for Mary, with the Feast of the Assumption on August 15th and the Queenship of Mary on August 22.
We have a special little Mary garden in our backyard and Adam still insists on visiting the statue of Mary and giving her a hug…almost every day!
A Craft Kit Guide to Catholic Curriculum
August 14, 2013 by 4 Comments
Attention Catechists and Homeschoolers!
We have organized this guide to help you supplement your Catholic Curriculum with fun Catholic crafts! We like to find activities and crafts that kids like to do anyway…and sneak in Catholic Catechism!
Hello from the Catholic Marketing Network Tradeshow!
August 6, 2013 by 3 Comments
I’ve got great helpers at our Arma Dei: Equipping Catholic Families booth at the Catholic Marketing Network Trade Show!
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Rome-ward Bound!
July 29, 2013 by 6 Comments
I have been holding back, with only a few status updates on Facebook about my exciting news…and a harmless blog button linked to an awesome opportunity.
Friends of ours, Mike and Sue have been leading pilgrimages to Rome andthey are sponsoring me as their official Catholic Blogger to join them for this chance-of-a-lifetime!
Favorite PRAYER SHARE
July 28, 2013 by 3 Comments
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The Adam-friendly Crying Room
July 22, 2013 by 10 Comments
Should we Cement-In all Crying Rooms?
There have been times when I have banished myself to the crying room. Particularly with a tiny infant when my breast-feeding attempts were pretty awkward…and about as discrete as Adam eating chocolate cake. I was just grateful to catch a few words while attracting as little attention as possible.
The Prompt-Me-To-Pray Prayer
July 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I had a ‘lightbulb’ during prayer-time the other day.
Feels like the Holy Spirit!
Check out what I learned over at my other blog I Blog Jesus!
The Ultimate Superhero Party Printable
July 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Although we try to primarily offer Catholic activities and crafts here at Equipping Catholic Families, we also like to share other creative projects that have become part of our family culture. Just like our Minute To Win It Birthday Party Post (also with FREE printable), we tend to have very cool birthday parties at home. Although the birthday party programs seem to relax a bit as the kids get older, we have some great memories … and we will likely repeat a couple of the favorite themed parties for Bridget and Adam.
Wooden Painted Saint: Proper Tutorial
July 14, 2013 by 15 Comments
Our Wooden Painted Saints attracted a lot of attention at the IHM conference in Virginia! We had quite a few people asking to place orders for their own set!
These little wooden peg people are really fun to make so I thought that I would post a proper step-by-step tutorial. I have been particularly impressed with the tutorial picture style of this website and have tried to make my own version!
