Our "Palm of Palms"Using an idea from The Big Book of Catholic Customs and Traditions for Children's Faith Formation, we made a palm branch using all the palms in our family and hung it on the sliding door in the kitchen. As you can see in the picture, it is an...
This year, in addition to our Lenten Calendar and Jesus Tree, I've decided to add one more activity as we countdown the days to Easter: Resurrection Eggs.Resurrection eggs are yet another great way to tell our children the story of the passion and resurrection of...
3D Cut & Color Virtual St. Joseph Altarby Rascal (age 7)As simple as it may be, our first ever St. Joseph Altar has been a hit! I am so glad we had a chance to put it together. Next year I am hoping that we can expand on this tradition, but this year the rest of...
With getting ready to leave for my Grandfather's funeral, and the downpour we had the past few days, I ended up canceling our plans for "St. Patrick's Day at the Park." Wouldn't you know that the sun would finally come out, just as we all were to have met?? Anyhow, I...
Today was Shrove Tuesday, also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras or Pancake Day. It is also the last day of Ordinary time, with Lent beginning tomorrow on Ash Wednesday.You know, I realized on Sunday, when Father reminded us all of the requirements for Fasting on Ash...
This year the boys have been studying Ancient History. Even though we haven't had a whole lot of time to devote to History this year, the boys have really been enjoying listening to the books and starting their own Book of Centuries.They have been begging to do...
Yesterday morning we woke up to lots of snow, as well as a delayed start for the public schools in our town. This prevented us from being able to make it to Mass and I was pretty sure that we were going to have to cancel some of our plans... It all melted off pretty...
Well, I was hoping to finish up my Alphabet of Saints today and give the completed set to my girls for Christmas. I tried, honestly I did, but either some of the saints are just plain harder to paint than others, or I am just too tired. I still have 10 left to do, and...
I mentioned in my post Fasting and Feasting for All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day that "I had also hoped to make Sugar-Candy Skulls this year, but unfortunately I never got around to ordering the supplies." Well, I was so surprised when a box...
Last month while I was looking for ideas to celebrate the feast of St. Therese of Lisieux, I ran across a darling St. Teresa of Avila Paper Doll.UPDATE: Thanks to a reader, here is a new link for the paper doll!Since St. Teresa of Avila's feast is celebrated tomorrow,...
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
