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Although I am not quite sure what “Pentecost Parfait” is (It does sound good!), we do have a new recipe for Grasshopper Parfaits, which Charlotte just posted in honor of the upcoming feast of the Birth of St. John the Baptist!
The Marian ATC Swap
A Zoo Cake…
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On Christian Fatherhood
This Week’s Progress
Teaching Children the Liturgical Colors of the Church Year
Okay… Because I always try to give credit to where all these great ideas come from (information can get watered down so fast out here in blog land!), this idea for teaching children the liturgical colors of the Church Year was originally shared by Jennifer at Wildflowers and Marbles in 2007. I had just started blogging at the time, and hadn’t been blessed to “meet” Jennifer quite yet and missed the post, so my first introduction to this idea was last year when Suzanne (link no longer available) posted her own set. I loved the idea but didn’t think it was something I would be able to replicate. I was finally convinced that it was possible by Charlotte, who posted a non-power tool version. Yay!!
Anyhow, after deciding that I did INDEED want to give this craft a try, I could NOT find crosses that would work anywhere. (We are not blessed with a Hobby Lobby in our area and last year they weren’t selling online yet.) I finally found a set of 12 wooden crosses online (similar to this one) and placed an order for them. That was last June.
I had every intention to complete them as one of our projects, in addition to our Lap Book, for The Year for Priests, and isn’t it just like me to wait until almost the very last minute? Yep, our set was completed with just 2 days to spare.
We almost made a set during “V” week, but at that time another local mom had started talking about Summer with the Saints for this year, and I told her I had the perfect craft for June. I shared the idea, gave her my box of crosses, and decided to wait.
To keep it simple we were originally going to make the vestments out of felt (like Charlotte’s), but I just loved Anne’s GORGEOUS fabric version. I also wanted to create Traditional Roman Fiddleback Vestments (like Ruth) since that is what my FSSP brothers-in-law wear when offering Mass.
Now, on to our version! To prepare the craft for our children, we first stained the crosses and then headed to the fabric store and found some beautiful fabrics and ribbons. On her way home she stopped by my house and had me make a little pattern for the Fiddleback Vestments. (OOOhhhh!! I was nervous!) It’s not perfect, but I was happy with how it turned out and so we pre-cut two of each color so the children could each decorate one or two.
So, while the children ate pizza, I kept gluing… and gluing! 😉
While the children all had a blast playing, we continued cutting out 10 more of each color. The plan is to eventually have a set for each of our children. We’ll have a total of 12 though, which leaves 3 extra sets. When they are finished we are thinking of listing them on Ebay (or maybe here at Shower of Roses) as a Fundraiser for my Little Flowers Girls’ Club.
After they were (almost) dry we tried them on the crosses.
Here they are with a little information on each color:
Didn’t they turn out great?!? My children couldn’t wait to show their dad when he got home from work. As soon as he saw them he said, “Wow!!! Those are Awwweeeesome!” I had a feeling he would be impressed.
Update: There is just one cross for each set of vestments. The children will then change the vestments to coordinate with the correct Liturgical Season. They are just displayed on individual crosses for the picture.
8/4/2011 Update: Here is the link to download the Fiddleback Vestment Pattern I created!
Summer with the Saints :: The Year for Priests
Today we attended a Summer with the Saints in honor of St. John Vianney! Here are a few pictures from our morning:
As a craft we created a set of vestments (or 12!) for teaching our children the Liturgical Colors of the Church Year!
Father Nick and his vestments, from Catholic Artworks, on display for reference. We also planned to have the children play Vessels and Vestments but we ran out of time.
The Year for Priests Lap Book
In honor of The Year for Priests, my boys have been studying the priesthood and creating Year of the Priests Lap Books. You may remember me hosting a giveaway for this wonderful Year of Priests Faith Folder last June.
Resources
In addition to the studying/completing the mini-books for our Lap Books we also have been enjoying the following:
Books:
The Cure of Ars: The Priest Who Out-Talked the Devil
St. Pius X : The Farm Boy Who Became Pope
Audio:
Ondessonk: Priest of the Red Man
Viva Cristo Rey! The Courageous Saints of The Knights of Columbus
The Knight and Our Lady! The Story of Saint Maximilian Kolbe
Movies:
Traditional Latin Mass for Children
St. John Bosco: Mission to Love
Here are some pictures of Captain’s completed Lap Book. (Rascal is still finishing his.)
Front Cover
My boys really wanted to use black file folders and add a white “collar” to the top. I loved the idea! Unfortunately black file folders are hard to find around here. I looked EVERYWHERE! I finally broke down and ordered a case online.
We used two file folders for each Lap Book, cutting the 2nd folder to create flaps inside the main folder.
The boys worked (and I helped with some of the cutting) on all the little mini-books throughout the year and had been saving them in a plastic zip-lock.
Tip: DO NOT take all the mini books (finished and unfinished) out of the ziplock and leave them on the dinner table while you go grocery shopping. A glass of water just might get dump on them causing quite a bit of extra work. . . In fact, this is why Rascal is still working on his!
First Inside View
Main Folder, Left Flap:
- “Priestly Vocabulary” File Folder Shape Book
- “The Year for Priests Checklist” (Captain still needs to copy over his list yet.)
Left Insert, Left Side:
- “The Ordination Ceremony” Many Flaps Book (Instead of using the provided pictures, Captain choose to use pictures from his Uncle/Godfather’s Ordination to the priesthood!)
- “Becoming a Priest” Graduated Pages Book
- “What Does a Priest Do?” Wheel
Main Folder, Right Flap:
- “Levels of Priesthood” Flashcards and Pocket Set
- “Prayers for Vocations” Pocket and Prayer Cards Set
Second Inside View
Right Insert, Right Side:
- “Discerning & Listening for God’s Call l For My Life” Multiple Flaps Book
- “Discerning a Call to Priesthood or Religious Life” Multiple Flaps Book
- “The Orders and Vows of Priests” Unfolding Octagon Book
- “What is My Vocation?” Thought Bubble Book
- “Characteristics of a Prospective Priesthood Candidate” Clipboard Shape Book
Third Inside View
Left Insert, Right Side:
- “Liturgical Vestments” Open-Up Book Set
Main Folder, Middle Section:
- “The Year for Priests” Fanned Pages Book
- “What is a Plenary Indulgence?” Open the Doors Book
- “The Year for Priests Icon” Rectangle Book
- “St. John Vianney” Unfolding Rectangle Book
- “Vesting Prayers” Rectangle Book
- “Special Popes” Pick-a-Tab Book
Right Insert, Left Side:
- “Questions to Ask Father” Q&A Set
- “The Year for Priests Indulgences for Priests” Pentagon Book
- “The Year for Priests Indulgences for Laity” Pentagon Book
- “Special Priests in My Life” Triangle to Circle Book Set
Back Cover
This Lap Book is dedicated in loving memory of Ryan Barrett.
Pray For Our Priests
Dear Lord, we pray that the Blessed Mother wrap her mantle around your priests and through her intercession strengthen them for their ministry. We pray that Mary will guide your priests to follow her own words, “Do whatever He tells you” (Jn 2:5). May your priests have the heart of St. Joseph,Mary’s most chaste spouse. May the Blessed Mother’s own pierced heart inspire them to embrace all who suffer at the foot of the cross. May your priests be holy, filled with the fire of your love seeking nothing but your greater glory and the salvation of souls. Amen.
Saint John Vianney, pray for us.
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