How easy is it to forget the moments of Grace we’ve received in the past when the present flurry of activity and concerns are pressing in. The truth is that I have recorded these moments of grace, these soft and reassuring, concise and emboldening messages gently placed in my heart. They’re all carefully transcribed in various prayer journals. Each prayer journal was diligently filled over time
2018 Equipping Catholic Families for October Saints Days
September 26, 2018 by 1 Comment
Welcome to our monthly summary of crafts and family traditions for October Saints, the Monthly Devotion of the Rosary and organized and prayerful Ordinary Time!
Leave a comment as to what special crafts and family traditions you’ll have happening at your house for your chance to win your choice of Cathletics Craft Kit PDF from Arma Dei, stuffed with Catechism, Prayer Prompts, Saints or Sacraments!
Equipping Catholic Families…for September Feast Days!
August 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
We’ve put together a quick summary of Catholic Crafts for September Saints and the Monthly Devotion of The Seven Sorrows of Mary…along with various Catholic Crafts and Saint Calendar kits to ease our way Back to School!
Track Changer: Game Changer for Prayer
June 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Does praying “Jesus, I trust in You” seem empty and ineffective? The Track Changer can help us pray more deliberately, consistently and effectively!
Recently, when I was facing a little extra stress and anxiety, I learned something integral to effective prayer! While I’ve been taught that the effectiveness of our prayer does not rely on or become apparent through our feelings, there is something we can do to make our prayer more deliberate and consoling. I’m going to call it the track changer.
Equipping Catholic Families…for Ordinary Time!
May 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Prayer Activities and Resources for Ordinary Time!
- A New Way to Pray
- Prayer Journal Prompts Craft Kit
- Lock Screen Prayer Prompts
- Journal Prayers and Novenas / Catholic Prayer Bullet Journal
- Prayer Impressions Journal Stamp Shoppe
- 5 Tips to Help Adults Focus at Mass
- 5 Tips to Help Kids Focus at Mass
- Recycling Votive Candles
Sacrament Prep in Ordinary Time
- Equipping Catholic Families for First Reconciliation
- Equipping Catholic Families for First Holy Communion
- Reconciliation Prep (and Refresher)
Catechism Crafts for Ordinary Time!
Ready to start the Family Rosary?
The Easy as Abacus Rosary is an awesome Catholic craft and tool to keep kids involved, saying the Rosary as a family! All our original artwork is included in the PDF!
The Mysteries of the Rosary Craft Kit is packed with innovative, kid-magnet illustrations and crafts to help kids say the Rosary! It includes lace-up booklets and our innovative revolving rosary…all packed with our original Kelly Saints artwork!
Teaching the Times Tables
April 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A few years ago, I discovered this book (see info below) and it helped a couple of my kids really grasp the times tables.
We even added our own 12th Elf Times Tables and made flash cards out of them. You can find out all about the book and our printable here: Learning Math the Fun Way
5 Cool Catholic Crafts and Family Traditions for Holy Week
March 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Holy Week is here!
1. Sorrowful Mysteries DIY Votive Candles
We recycled our burnt-down votive candles and replaced the holy images with the Sorrowful Mysteries from the Mysteries of the Rosary Craft Kit. The images in the craft kit are already in color and are easily adhered to the jars!
Lent-um Momentum
February 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Tomorrow is the second Sunday of Lent! How are you doing on your Lent Resolutions? Do you need a little help to get back on track? Do you need a little Lentum Momentum?
You’re not alone!
We’ve got craft kits you can purchase and download and print right away to kick-start your prayertime and renew your enthusiasm for prayer journaling…and to get kids reflecting on the Stations of the Cross through fun crafts!
Feast Day Fun: St Monica, Patron Saint of Moms!
August 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
{August27} Feast Day Fun: St Monica!
St Monica is remembered as having a stressful life, between her ill-tempered husband and rebellious son! Through persistent prayer, sacrifice, patience and gentleness, St Monica’s husband converted before he died. Her rebellious son Augustine was also converted and became a bishop and saint and is recognized as a Doctor of the Church. With patience, gentleness and persistence, St Monica reminds us to pray for others, even when they are difficult to get along with …and resistant to changing their ways! She offers us hope in our prayer for those who stray from Jesus.
#HPparty : Our 11year-old’s Hogwarts Orientation Party plus FREE Printable
June 16, 2017 by 4 Comments
Here at Equipping Catholic Families, we usually post about Catholic crafts, activities and traditions to help celebrate the Catholic Faith at home. As a family, we also happen to be avid Harry Potter fans….and epic backyard birthday party planners. This post shows how we combined the two (and made a 36-page FREE printable in the process). I know that some of my subscribers may not be big Harry Potter fans and I’m just hoping that you’ll consider reading this really great article by Kendra at Catholic All Year before you post an angry or concerned comment about the dangers of Harry Potter.
