Category: Activities
Here is a great twist on memory using saints’ images and plastic cups! To create this fun game to test your memory, you will need: * saints’ images (click here for template or use your own pictures) * cups -plastic cups work nicely because they are durable and the glue holds well. Shaving creamRead more
Lacing is a great activity for developing fine motor skills, improving eye-hand coordination and, with saint lacing cards… … teaching the Catholic faith! Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Try these easy-to-make beautiful cards for little hands to practice lacing using: * images of saints * flat cardboard (a cereal box works great) * shoelaces, string orRead more
A saint manicure is a great way to show your faith… First, we found images we wanted to use and shrank them so that they would be small enough to fit on a fingernail. We have included some of the images we used on this template or you can create your own. You can printRead more
“If a little flower could speak, it seems to me that it would tell us quite simply all that God has done for it, without hiding any of its gifts. It would not, under the pretext of humility, say that it was not pretty, or that it had not a sweet scent, that the sunRead more
This is a challenging group game that we’ve played at many parties. It’s a Catholic twist on the game “20 Questions.” First, attach a name of a saint to each person’s back with tape or a pin. You can make the names as easy or as hard as you like, depending on the ages ofRead more
“O MARY, CONCEIVED WITHOUT SIN, PRAY FOR US WHO HAVE RECOURSE TO THEE” Recreate the MIRACULOUS MEDAL using: * a piece of smooth cardboard or foamboard * tin foil * hot glue * MIRACULOUS MEDAL template below First, print the free template of the MIRACULOUS MEDAL below. (Please note that because of the difficulty ofRead more
…featuring St. Francis himself! A life-size saint is easier to make than you think! You will need: a large (tall) piece of cardboard or foam board a picture of the face of St. Francis brown fabric rope or cord scissors (or knife for cutting) tape To create the body, trace the outline of a personRead more
This is a fun All Saints’ Day game for all ages to enjoy! It is also so easy to assemble. We used: * black foam board * string for hanging the objects *”s” hooks * color pictures of the saints-we specifically chose images of the saints that did not show their objects, to make theRead more
Color in all the shapes with dots to reveal the image of the Little Flower! Click the image below to print the activity page.Read more
Finally a solution to that big bucket of Rainbow Loom jewelry and trinkets! Organize all your Rainbow Loom bracelets, rings, charms, and necklaces all while recycling ordinary recyclables found around the house! You will need: -a colorful plastic lid -two paper towel tubes -toilet paper tubes –colorful duct tape -an empty vitamin bottle (with theRead more
“The Holy Spirit gives us joy. And he is joy. Joy is the gift in which all the other gifts are included. It is the expression of happiness, of being in harmony with ourselves, that which can only come from being in harmony with God and with his creation. It belongs to the nature ofRead more
The feast of the Ascension is right around the corner! Here is a hands-on activity perfect for teaching and remembering the Ascension. Begin by printing our template. Color the images on the pages. On the first page, cut along the dotted lines and remove those rectangles. Next, carefully cut out both Christ and the rectangleRead more
The third person of the Trinity is the Holy Spirit, or Holy Ghost. At the baptism of Jesus, the Holy Spirit descended upon Him as a dove. Later, Jesus promised the disciples that He would send the Holy Spirit to them. Be sure to follow the numbers below very closely. The image will appear differentlyRead more
This window cling was designed as a craft for my daughter to create while preparing for her First Communion. We used these materials we already had at home: * white glue * waxed paper * glitter * colored plastic beads or “gems” * chalice template Click the image below for the paper template. First, print theRead more
The shamrock is often used as a symbol for Saint Patrick- referring to the stories that this holy bishop, known as the “Apostle of Ireland”, used the shamrock to explain the mystery of the Trinity. Try this easy shamrock braid for Saint Patrick’s Day: First, divide the hair into 3 sections and secure each withRead more
Looking for a new twist on the popular Rainbow Loom bracelets? Introducing Catholic Rainbow Loom bracelets! Adding a religious charm or medal is not only easy, but also a great gift-giving idea! Begin by slipping your medal onto a single band. Loop one end through the other and pull tightly. Your medal is now readyRead more