Feasts

Precious Blood of Jesus

The month of July is dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus. Pope Pius IX in 1849 established the Feast of the Precious Blood of Jesus on the first Sunday of July. Later on the whole month was dedicated to it. It is important for us to inform and teach our children about how Precious is the Blood of our Lord and how our Lord poured out His blood for each of us. Let us look at some of the ways we can make this month special for our kids. Prayer to the Precious Blood of Jesus: We […]

St. Anthony of Padua

St. Anthony of Padua was a powerful Franciscan preacher and teacher. He is the patron saint of lost and stolen articles, typically portrayed holding the child Jesus—or a lily—or a book—or all three—in his arms. Many people give alms of bread in thanksgiving to God for blessings received through the prayers of St. Anthony. The Church celebrates his feast on June 13. Listed below are some activities we can do with our kids to explain and show them the significance of this feast. Story Time: St. Anthony of Padua Take out time to explain what the feast of […]

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Feast

June is the feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Encouraging devotion to the Sacred Heart among our children is something beautiful we can do, so they are aware of the unconditional love Jesus and God our Father has for us. We can talk to even the youngest of children about making amends to the wounded heart of Jesus through prayer, and about His great love for us. Here are some activities that can be done. Explaining through a puzzle Children learn most effectively through play. So what better way than to explain the significance of every part of the […]

Pentecost

Hello Everyone! The feast of Pentecost, marking the birth of the Church and the end of the Easter season, is right around the corner! That definitely calls for a celebration as we prepare to enter ordinary time. As we approach the end of the Easter season, it’s important to talk to your kids about the importance of Pentecost and what it means for us as Catholics. Here are some fun activities and ideas you can do with your kids. As always, these are low-prep, accessible activities for kids of all ages! Tell the Story of Pentecost It’s important for our […]

Divine Mercy Sunday- Simple ideas to celebrate the Feast

“There is nothing more man needs than Divine Mercy – that love which is benevolent, which is compassionate, which raises man above his weakness to the infinite heights to the holiness of God.” ~ St. John Paul II Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the first Sunday following Easter. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate with our kids and teach them about God’s love, forgiveness, and mercy. Here are some ideas for things to do with your kids on Divine Mercy Sunday. Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet: Pray the Mercy Chaplet together, if possible at 3 […]