Kleurversje voor Celebrate Festival: Johannes 3 vers 16
Teach your kids about the hymn by Reformer Martin Luther with this fun printable craft!
In God's economy, if we want to be great, having a servant heart is key. What qualities should you possess to have a servant heart?
As many families decide to observe the Biblical Holy Days in order to embrace the Hebrew roots of our faith, we look for ways to include our children so we can pass our faith on through them. It seems that God had the kids in mind when He gave His people the commands for the Holy Days.
To take advantage of the great spiritual fruits that God gives us through the Eucharistic Celebration, we should know the Catholic Mass
Easy idea for building self confidence and celebrating individuality in children. I love using this as a back to school activity for community building.
God has given us the Bible as a way to learn more about his amazing character. Here are 15 verses about God's character that help us get to know him better.
Lughnasadh is a Celtic Sabbat marking the beginning of the harvest season and honoring the god Lugh. Learn more about this summer festival.
Here is a complete set of lessons for… David and Goliath Summary of all workshops in this Rotation: Art : make two stick puppets- one to represent Goliath (a giant in their lives) and the other to represent what our shield is. ( Note: written for 1st - 3rd grades, easily adaptable for older kids. ) Cooking : Make a giant cookie and discuss giants in their lives. Games : Answer game questions to throw a "sock-rocket" at a giant. Focus is on learning story details. Puppets : Use object theater...
Religious education ideas for Catholic teachers, homeschoolers, and catechists- crafts, lessons, and printables on Sacraments, Scripture and Prayer.
Discover 6 simple yet meaningful ways to celebrate the Feast of Pentecost as a family.
Paul lays out clear instructions in Timothy and Titus on how we can lead in the church and also how we can set a good example in our faith.
Celebrating the Feast of the Assumption? Here is a fun Feast of the Assumption Craft with Free Printable (instant download, no opt in required)
Looking to brighten up your classroom or hallway? Look no further than this beautiful Names of Mary themed collaborative poster! This poster is the perfect way to celebrate Mary, the mother of Jesus with your students. This poster is perfect for May or October- two months we honor Mary. Students will work together to create a masterpiece. What's Included: Names of Mary Included: Blessed Mother, Mother of God, Queen of Peace, Holy Virgin Mary, Star of the Sea • 3 Poster Sizes (18, 24, and 36 pieces) • Assembly Directions • Names of Mary Activity *Please note, this is a digital download. You will receive the files to print and put together the poster. Nothing will be mailed to you.
Need a prayer for the start or end of a wedding? Looking for a prayer to begin a wedding reception? We'll share 6 prayers to get you started.
Need a family rest day? Try celebrating the sabbath as a family! Learn how to practice family sabbath and the tips I’ve learned for creating a family sabbath to recharge.
Here's how to celebrate your church anniversary in a way that honors God, builds momentum and culture, encourages hearts and fosters belonging.
The feast of the Nativity of Mary is coming up on September 8, which means... Happy Birthday Mother Mary!!! **cue horns blowing and confetti flying through air** There are so many really fun and meaningful
**TPT Digital Activties Option is included easel. You will have access to the TPT Digital Activity from this product page once the purchase has been made** Greek Mythology God & Goddesses Close Reading Passages {Includes a reading passage and three worksheets for each god or goddess} Covers the 10 following gods and goddesses: Zeus Hera Hephaestus Athena Aphrodite Poseidon Hermes Achilles Midas Hercules (Heracles) The three worksheets for each god or goddess are similar. -The first one covers reading skills like making inferences, finding character traits, main idea, and asking questions. -The second worksheet covers different comprehension questions from the passages. -The third worksheet has the students find the focus of each paragraph in the passages. Check out my Ancient Greece unit Here! I also have these two unit available as a bundle for a lower price! Check it out in my store.
I used this idea in an assembly yesterday, focussing on people we trust and what it means to trust God. This would work really well if you are exploring miracle stories or stories about trust. Suitable verses to use with it might be: Joshua 1:9: Remember, I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Psalm 56: 3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. John 14: 1 Jesus said, “Don’t be troubled. Trust in God, and trust in me I have to admit that this trick is not an original idea. I found the trick in this book: Simple Science Object Talks by Heno Head Jnr and would definitely recommend getting cold of a copy if you can! You will need: A glass of water (about half- 2/3 filled) and an index card. This is what you do: place the index card over the top of the glass, making sure that the whole of the rim is covered by it, and press down. Hold onto the top of the card with one hand and move your other hand down the glass, towards the bottom of it. Carefully flip the glass upside down, making sure you keep holding the card in place. You may get a TINY bit of drip page at this point, but don't panic! Now slowly move your card holding hand out from underneath and the card should stick, holding the water at bay! I love using science in assemblies because it is generally fool-proof, as long as you have a little practice first. I got a teacher in the assembly to sit at the front and asked if they trusted me to turn the glass of water upside down on top of their head? Even if I covered it with the card? They were not too eager! I then performed the science and it went down very well! We talked about the fact that what was holding the card in place was the air pressure pressing upwards (stronger than gravity pressing downwards). Please forgive my scientific explanations- they are not my strong suit! We can't see the air pressure but we know it must be working or the water would drop out. We can't see God but we know that he is there holding us up and supporting us too. The teacher might not have wanted to trust me, but I knew what I was doing and God knows what He is doing! Talk about: What is trust? Who do you trust and why? Have you ever trusted God? When might you need to God? Encourage children to all have a go at he trick, but make sure you have something ready to collect the drips just in case!
Taking your regular 4th of July decorations and crafts and making them Christian can be as simple as using some very well known phrases! You can also add in crosses or other religious symbols into
Pride goes before destruction. Learn how pride steals your joy & 50 bible verses about pride to help you gain humility.
(This lesson is in accordance with the new Roman Missal that is to be implemented on November 27, 2011.) *Be sure to adjust this lesson to fit the needs of your students. (Please take in consideration that I am just a Mom and I'm providing these lessons and activities to the best of my abilities. I will try to make them as accurate as possible, but I know I will make a few mistakes and it was not intentional.) Gospel means “good news” and the reading is taken from the New Testament. During the Gospel we stand and listen to the priest read from the Book of the Gospels. If incense is used, the priest puts some into the thurible. After this, the deacon who is to proclaim the Gospel, bowing profoundly before the priest, asks for a blessing, saying in a low voice: Your blessing, Father. The priest says in a low voice: May the Lord be in your heart and on your lips that you may proclaim his Gospel worthily and well, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. The deacon signs himself with the Sign of the Cross and replies: Amen. If, however, a deacon is not present, the priest, bowing before the altar, says quietly: Cleanse my heart and my lips, almighty God, that I may worthily proclaim your holy Gospel. The Deacon, or the Priest, then proceeds to the ambo, accompanied, if appropriate, by ministers with incense and candles. There he says: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Priest: A reading from the holy Gospel according to N. *At the same time, he makes the Sign of the Cross on the book and on his forehead, lips, and breast. The people make a fist with their right hand and with our thumb we make a small Sign of the Cross on our forehead, on our lips and over our heart and silently pray, “God be in my mind, on my lips, and in my heart.”) People: Glory to you, O Lord. Then the deacon, or the priest, incenses the book, if incense is used, and proclaims the Gospel. At the end of the Gospel, the Deacon, or the Priest, acclaims: The Gospel of the Lord. All reply: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Then he kisses the book, saying quietly: Through the words of the Gospel may our sins be wiped away. Then follows the homily, which is to be preached by a priest or deacon. The homily may even be given by a Bishop or a priest who is present at the celebration but cannot concelebrate. During the homily the people sit. This is when the priest shares special thoughts and ideas with us to help us connect the gospel to our own life experiences. After the homily a brief period of silence is appropriately observed. Questions: What does Gospel mean? (Good News) Do we stand or sit during the Gospel? (Stand) What book is the Gospel read from? (The Book of the Gospels) Is the Gospel from the Old or New Testament? (New) Who reads the Gospel? (A deacon or a priest.) Where do we cross ourselves three times? (Once on the forehead, once on our lips, and once over our heart.) When we cross ourselves three times, what do we say? (“God be in my mind, on my lips, and in my heart.”) Who does the homily? (A deacon or a priest.) Do we stand or sit during the homily? (Sit) What is a homily? (This is when the priest shares special thoughts and ideas with us to help us connect the gospel to our own life experiences.) Craft/Activity: Lesson 11: Preparing for the Gospel- Children Discover the Mass by Mary Doefler Dall An inventive way to help children learn to make the Sign of the Cross on our forehead, on our lips and over our heart and silently pray, “God be in my mind, on my lips, and in my heart.” (Craft/Activity directions pages 59 – 60). These activities below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources. Game: Stand Up, Sit Down Game Directions: Have the students stand in front of their chairs with plenty of room in front of them. Say to the students: Let’s review what you should do during the Liturgy of the Word Sequence. When I say a part of the Liturgy of the Word, you must stand or sit like you would do in Mass. During the First Reading, what are you supposed to do? (Sit) During the Responsorial Psalm (we join in a prayer that is read or sung) what do we do? (Sit) During the Second Reading, what are you supposed to do? (Sit) When we sing the Gospel Acclamation (“Alleluia”), what are you supposed to do? (Stand) During the Gospel what do you do? (Stand) What do we do during the Homily? (Sit) *If the students do well, mix up the sequence above and see how well they do. Worksheet: The Gospel- Circle the best available answer for each of the following.
Simple Ways to Celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday
Celebrate October 4, the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi with St. Francis of Assisi Coloring pages for Catholic Kids, and learn about St. Francis of Assisi.
It's officially autumn or fall in the northern hemisphere. Even if it is 90° outside. by the way, it's pronounced "Micklemess." you're welcome. Autumn Equinox Traditions. Some traditional rituals for the Celtic festival Mabon include building an altar to offer harvest fruits and vegetables...
Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:24-27; 2:7, 18-25 Suggested Emphasis or Theme: God made animals and people on the sixth day. Also emphasise that people are different than the animals in that we are …
Over 100 ways to keep Easter about Jesus - everything from religious Easter crafts, to activities and family traditions.
Years ago I set out on a journey to start living the Catholic faith at home and make it fun for my kids. I would later learn that this concept is called living the liturgical
If you're struggling with the question of whether or not to celebrate Halloween from a Christian perspective, you'll find this post helpful.
Assorted games for kids to play for Peter Heals a lame man as found in Acts 3. Supporting material available.
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