Family Altar Lesson Plans--Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, Oh Lord

Part of grieving and emotional healing for Catholics is to remember the dead. Here's a healthy way to remember deceased loved ones. Make a family home altar or memorial shrine. Design for a vintage table of memories. Read More

Free Printable Epiphany, Twelfth Night, Three Kings Party Planner

Free Printable Epiphany Party Planner Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day (in southern countries) and Twelfth Night (in northern countries) is the principal gift giving occasion of Christmas in many countries. Why not celebrate an Epiphany party this year. January 6 is the official date of Epiphany, but you could celebrate Twelfth Night as a back to school party. Activities, games, free printable activities, lessons, crafts and recipes to host an Epiphany party at your church or in your home. Read More

My Christmas Haiku- Ave Marie

Ave Maria
A haiku from one mother to The Mother.
Read More

Advent and Christmas Cookie Recipes with Catholic Teachings Baked In

Our Family's Advent and Christmas Cookie Recipes Advent was our favorite season when our family was homeschooling. We did holiday math, advent writing, Christmas social studies, winter science. Everything about Christmas is a teachable moment. Here are Christmas cookie recipes with a holiday lesson.object lesson Christmas cookies recipes

Catholic Advent and Christmas Literature: Tomie DePaola Stories for the Holidays

Christmas Children's Literature: Have a Tomie DePaola Holiday Tomie DePaola is a one of the world's best loved artists and children's authors. Tomie DePaola admits that he loves Christmas and it shows in the holiday magic he imbues in his stories and art. Here's Tomie DePaola's Christmas collection. Christmas books from Tomie DePaola

Free Printable Advent and Christmas Nativity and Manger Scenes

Free Printable Nativity Scenes, Advent Coloring Pages During Advent we prepare our hearts for the Advent (coming) of Jesus. We set out Advent wreaths, calendars and Nativity sets, also called the creche, manger scene or nacimiento. Here are free printable nativity scenes. free printable nativity sets

Free Printable St. Lucia Day Crafts and Activities

 Advent is the period of preparation for Christmas. Several special feast days fall during Advent: December 6- St. Nicholas, December 12-Our Lady of Guadalupe and December 13- St. Lucia. Here are free printable activities for St Lucia Day. Read More Free Printable St Lucia Day Activities

Feast of St Nicholas Party Games and Activities- December 6

Christmas Holiday Party Planner: St. Nicholas Day Activities Christmas traditions around the world differ from country to country. Every country has special cultural recipes, activities and festivals. St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6; here's a party activity guide for a St. Nicholas Day celebration. St Nicholas Day Party Activities

Free Printable Advent Games

Free Printable Advent Games, Crafts and Activities Advent 2012 began Sunday, December 2. For the four weeks, we will prepare our hearts for the coming (Advent) of Jesus. Here are free printable Advent coloring, puzzles, crafts, calendars, wreaths and activities to celebrate the season. Read More

Free Printable Our Lady of Guadalupe Activities, Lessons

Free Printable Our Lady of Guadalupe Activities and Lessons December 12 marks the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patron saint of Mexico and the Americas. Our Lady appeared to Bl Juan Diego in 1531. Here are free printable activities to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe. Read More

Free Printable Feast of the Immaculate Conception Activities

Free Printable Feast of the Immaculate Conception Activities: Lessons and Crafts
December 8 marks the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The Immaculate Conception is one of six recognized Holy Days in the liturgical calendar. Here are free printable activities and lessons to celebrate this feast day. Read More