This blessing is done with blessed chalk on your front door on the Epiphany! Technically, the Epiphany is on January 6, but a lot of Diocese move it to the first Sunday after Jan. 1. To do the blessing, anywhere on your front door, but typically at the top of it, you write ā20+C+M+B+24ā with […]
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Books about St. Nick for Catholic children Looking for Christian-based books that explain the life of St. Nicholas, the real person? Below are a few really good books that will help you do just that. 1.) Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver This book does a great job of integrating our Christian faith, but still conceals the
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Is it too early to start prepping for Advent? No way! It begins on December 3 this year so mark your calendars! Below is a collection of Advent gifts, Advent books, Advent decor and more to help you keep Christ at the center of your Christmas preparations. Free Advent Devotional Advent Candle Kit from Holy
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This post contains affiliate links. All Saintsā Day is one of three days in the Catholic Hallowtide Triduum. The triduum consists of All Hallows Eve (Oct. 31,) All Saints Day (Nov. 1,) and All Souls Day (Nov. 20!) This is a time when we honor those who have died, and remember that we, too, will
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There is a lot of misconception and confusion around whether or not Catholics can participate in Halloween. The truth is, Halloween actually belongs to the Catholic Church! While there are many technical, theological articles floating around the internet on the matter, I know you don’t have time to read all that, so I’ve broken it
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*This is a guest post from our friends over at Holy Heroes* Youāve heard about the rise of the ānones,ā havenāt you? They are the people who check āNoneā when asked their religion. Sadly, more and more of these ānonesā were raisedā¦Catholic. Most of us assume it is young adults who are abandoning the Church. But
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What is Our Lady of Fatima? Kids really gravitate toward this story. I think because Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia were so young. I have 5 easy ways you can really solidify the story with them in a (mainly) hands-on way, to celebrate the feast all day long! 1.) Make a Sunshine Smoothie (Serves 2) Ingredients:
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Wondering what happened during Holy Thursday? Below is a simple explanation of Holy Thursday if you are new to the faith, just curious, or need help teaching little kids about it. What is Holy Thursday? Holy Thursday was the last time Jesus ate with His Apostles. Before eating, Jesus knelt down and washed their feet.
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Let’s be honest, explaining death to small children can be a little tricky. You don’t want to scare them, but you also want to paint a realistic picture of Jesus’ death and resurrection and what he endured for us. The Easter story books listed below do a great job of telling this Christ-centered story in
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