Author: Ann

Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar

Hot Cocoa Mix Ingredients: 1 cup non-fat dry milk powder 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cups white chocolate chips 1/8 teaspoon salt Directions 1. Blend all ingredients in a large bowl. Process ingredients in blender or food processor until chocolate is finely ground. 2. Pour mix into 2 pint-sized jars andRead more

Cappuccino Cocoa Mix Recipe

Cappuccino Mix Ingredients 2/3 cup instant coffee granules 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer 1 cup powdered chocolate drink mix 1/2 cup white sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Directions 1. Process instant coffee to a fine powder in a food processor or blender or crush with a rolling pin. 2. Combine creamer,Read more

Saint John of the Cross coloring page: December 14th

Saint John was born in 1542 and entered the Carmelites at age 22. He was captured and tortured by members of his own order when he helped Saint Teresa of Avila reform the Carmelite order. Throughout his life, he wrote several books, which we still have today. Saint John is now a Doctor of the ChurchRead more

Our Lady of Guadalupe stationery

Who doesn’t love Catholic stationery? 🙂 Click the image below to Our Lady of Guadalupe stationery! Simply print the both pages of the template, cut, and assemble the envelope! The envelopes can be sent using standard postage. It’s an easy way to share your faith the next time you write a letter or note! Fan ofRead more

DIY Advent Calendar

Advent calendars come in many different forms. We’ve always favored Catholic Advent calendars and have developed a template for a homemade one! For this calendar, we used two pieces of card stock and a piece of foam board (you could substitute a stiff piece of cardboard). A small window for each day opens to revealRead more

Saint Thomas Becket coloring page: December 29th

Saint Thomas Becket became the Archbishop of Canterbury, and was a friend and chancellor to King Henry II. After a quarrel with the king, Saint Thomas chose loyalty to God over his friendship with the king. He was killed on December 29th, 1170, as he said mass in Canterbury Cathedral. He is the patron saint ofRead more

Saint Lucy coloring page: December 13th

Saint Lucy lived from 283-304. At that time, Christians were greatly persecuted under the reign of Diocletian. Legend tells us that Saint Lucy refused marriage to a pagan, for which she lost her sight, and ultimately, her life. She is now the patron of blindness. Click the image below to print the coloring page.Read more

Our Lady of Guadalupe coloring page: December 12th

This famous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared on the tilma of a humble farmer in Mexico in 1531. The Virgin Mary appeared as a young girl to Juan Diego on a December morning. She spoke in his native language, asking that a chapel be built where she appeared on Tepeyac Hill. Juan DiegoRead more

Saint Ambrose coloring page: December 7th

At a young age, Saint Ambrose ended his successful career as a lawyer and became a bishop. About that time, the Arian heresy was spreading. This heresy denied the divinity of Christ. The faithful Catholics agains Arianism wanted Ambrose for their bishop, even though at that time, he was not yet a baptized Christian! After refusing theRead more

Saint Nicholas Perler Bead Project

St. Nicholas was a bishop known for his holiness, miracles, and service to the poor. There are many legends about his selfless spirit and generous heart. Here is a fun, yet simple, bead project as we honor the feast of St. Nicholas! Click on the image below to print the template. To make this project,Read more

Saint Barbara coloring page: December 4th

Saint Barbara lived in the 3rd century. In secret, she learned about the Catholic Faith and was baptized by a priest. When her father learned of her conversion, she was tortured and killed. She is one of the fourteen holy helpers and is a patron against fever and sudden death. Click the image below to print theRead more

Our Lady of Fatima coloring page: May 13th

In 1917, Our Lady appeared six times, from May to October, to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. She revealed to the children that Francisco and Jacinta would soon enter Heaven, although Francisco must first say many rosaries. In addition to stressing the importance of saying the rosary, Our Lady also revealed to the children theRead more