...just what my children were doing last week while I crazily spring cleaned our home for Easter, they did get a little school work done, as well as watch some educational and religious videos since cartoon/movies were off limits for Lent.The rest of the time, they...
St. Patrick"St. Patrick was captured by some bad people. Then he was a shepherd for six years. Then escaped, but then the sailors said, "no, we won;t take you." But when the dogs wouldn't stop barking the captain said, "Oh, all right." So Patrick went back home. Then...
"Of all green Ireland's saints, Ciaran of Saighir was first. Born on Cape Clear Island at the very beginning of the sixth century, his first years were spent in prayer and worship to a God whose name he did not know. Called to Rome, he traveled the long and dangerous...
The Little FlowerBy Twinkle Toes (age 4)Prayer to Theresa of the Child Jesus"St. Therese, you who are called the Little Flower, pray that I may always live as a good child of God. May I always do the little things of life extra well for the love of God. St. Therese,...
I haven't posted any Little Saints Pre-School projects in awhile. Mainly since we have been really busy with other things, and it had been placed on the back burner, so to speak. I do love the program, but it is very time consuming and I just haven't had the time it...
There are many wonderful feast days leading up to Christmas, as well as following Christmas. One of them is on December 27th. It is the feast of St. John the Apostle. He was one of the sons of Zebedee, or "sons of thunder", and the apostle whom Jesus loved.For this...
Our Goddaughter, MaryCatherine, WON FIRST PLACE (within her age category of 0-4) in the All Saints Day Coloring Contest at Illuminated Ink! Didn't she do a lovely job? I think it's beautiful!There is currently another contest for coloring this beautiful Christmas...
Our morning got off to a rough start for a number of reasons, but after a quick trip to town for donuts sweet rolls and a BIG mocha for me, the day got much better! Twinkle Toes was so excited to wear her Santa Lucia crown and serve our teatime snack. All the...
... I ran across the following pictures. I asked Captain if he drew them. He said, "No, (Rascal) did." I thought I would share:This is Daddy or "Dade" (were still working on phonics!) back in his college, bull riding, days.You can see the bleachers, with people and a...
The kids loved putting together the Noah's Ark Collage and looking through a wonderful book about Noah's ark the other day after reading the bible story for our Jesse Tree.Afterwards, I decided to give Trina's suggestion a try, and have the kids act out the bible...
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.
