Free printable Advent wreath crafts, Catholic activities, Bible Christmas art projects
Advent is celebrated the month before Christmas, by Catholic, Orthodox and some protestant Christian denominations. Many people think of it as a time for Advent calendars with candies and treats. But that, like a commercial Christmas, is miles from the real purpose. Here are Bible based Christmas and Advent crafts including Advent calendars and Advent wreaths, manger scenes, nativity sets and Jesse Tree activities. Print Catholic Christmas coloring pages, greeting cards and holiday crafts too. Free printable Advent wreath crafts, Catholic activities, Bible Christmas art projects
Pope Francis opposes un-Christian Donald Trump, walls, 'false prophets' in Election 2016
In a bizarre election, one of the biggest #Election 2016 oddities was the Catholic vote. As Catholics rallied to support "pro-life" Donald Trump and oppose "pro-choice" Hillary Clinton, their leader Pope Francis went the opposite way. Without naming names, the Pope warned against tyrannical governmental terrorism, fear-mongering and "false prophets." He alluded to un-Christian, anti-life Trump policies including a proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Pope Francis opposes un-Christian Donald Trump, walls, 'false prophets' in Election 2016
Free printable Advent Jesse Tree crafts, activities, coloring pages for Catholic Christmas countdown
Advent is the Catholic Christmas liturgical season leading up to
Christmas. For four weeks, we pray, fast, read Bible passages on the gospel
Christmas story and give alms to the poor. The theme of Advent is to prepare
our hearts for the coming of Jesus. One way is to pray an Advent calendar.
Another, related to the Advent calendar is to follow a Jesse Tree.
The Jesse Tree is an ancient visual aid the shows the lineage of
Jesus. The basis comes from the Old Testament Bible passage "a root shall
spring up from the stump of Jesse's lineage." This Bible foretells the
birth of the Messiah and that He will come through Jesse, King David's father.
. During Advent, symbols are hung on the Jesse Tree to represent Bible
characters and people in Jesus's family tree.
Here are free printable Jesse Tree devotional activities. Each night, have children
color one symbol place it on the Jesse Tree. Do this as you light candles on
the Advent wreath and candles and read and pray from the Advent calendar. The
Jesse Tree ends by adding images from the O Antiphons, another ancient Advent
to Christmas series of prayers.
ERIERCD has several pages of Jesse Tree coloring pages to print free. Print in black and white
and have kids color. Jesse Tree ornaments include apple tree (Adam and Eve).
Ark and rainbow (Noah), tent (Abraham), cradle (Sarah), coat (Joseph), stone
tablets (Moses), Harp (David), ladder (Jacob), tambourine (Miriam), crown
(Solomon), anchor (Ruth) lion and lamb (Isaiah), mallet (Deborah), trumpet
(Joshua), lion (Daniel), well (Rebecca), house (Elizabeth), lily (Mary) hammer
(St. Joseph) Chi Ro (Jesus). The Reformed Church in America has more free printable Jesse Tree symbols to color. Catholic Icing has more printable Advent Jesse tree crafts.
1+1+1=1 has a free printable Jesse Tree booklet with devotions, prayers and crafts to make. The Jesse Tree can be made in many ways. In times past, it was a Christmas
tree. Some families use a tree made of paper or a
cloth banner with detachable ornaments. In our family I use a small table top
tree with child-made ornaments and symbols. We add one each day.
Pope Francis opposes un-Christian Donald Trump as 'false prophet' over wall at Mexico border in Election 2016
In a bizarre election, one of the biggest Election 2016 oddities was the Catholic vote. As Catholics rallied to support "pro-life" Donald Trump and oppose "pro-choice" Hillary Clinton, their leader Pope Francis went the opposite way. Without naming names, the Pope warned against tyrannical governmental terrorism, fear-mongering and "false prophets." He alluded to un-Christian, anti-life Trump policies including a proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Pope Francis opposes un-Christian Donald Trump, walls, 'false prophets' in Election 2016
Free printable Catholic All Saints Day activities for kids to enjoy instead of Halloween
Most people know that October 31
is Halloween, or All Hallows Eve. Fewer know that there's only a Halloween
because of the days that follow. November 1 marks the Catholic holy day of
obligation, All Saints' Day and November 2 is All Souls' Day (celebrated as Dia
de los Muertos or Day of the Dead in Mexico). Halloween was a pagan blowout
that anticipated the fasting of the proceeding holy day. Use these free
printable Catholic saints coloring pages, crafts and lesson plans to learn more
about All Saint's Day and Halloween.* Catholic Mom's All Saint's Day activities page has printable crafts and coloring pages specific to that holy day, plus tips for celebrating a Christian Halloween. Visit the Catholic Kids home page for free printable liturgical lesson plans for CCD and religious education lesson plan. Each week's gospel is discussed and age-appropriate activities linked: free printable puzzles, word searches, study sheets, crafts, Bible verses, games and activities.
* ABCatholic has a free printable Catholic alphabet coloring book with images of saints, Bible stories and sacraments.
* Waltzing Matilda features handmade free printable Catholic saints coloring pages. The blog moderator has drawn images for sacraments and liturgical use also.
* Paper Dali is another mom blog with homemade free printable saints coloring pages. Some are free and some must be purchased.free her Etsy shop. Scroll around for the freebies. All are very attractive and well worth the nominal fee.
* Catholic Icing offers handmade All Saints' Day printables and crafts. Read through the blog posts and sidebar menu for crafts, games and printables.
*
JClub has free printable Bible and Catholic saints coloring
pages. * EWTN
(Eternal Word Television Network) Kids offers free mass readings, prayer
activities, crafts and coloring pages for children. Users must create a free
account with user name and password.
Mayim Bialik weight loss noted on Yom Kippur: How veganism, no-diet, religious fasting may hel 'Big Bang Theory' Amy Fowler stay thin
Amy Farrah Fowler is the "Big Bang Theory" big girl but the actress Mayim Bialik, who plays her isn't. On her blog, Bialik has kvetched about diet and weight loss and kvelled on the joy of food--but protestations aside, Bialik's face looks thinner. It's most noticeable on Mayim's Kveller Yom Kippur (October 11-12, 2016) posts. How vegan lifestyle, High Holy Days fasting can help weight loss. Mayim Bialik weight loss noted on Yom Kippur: no-diet 'Big Bang Theory' Amy Fowler is thin
Val Kilmer weight loss horrors: what's behind Kilmer's mysterious gaunt body, weight gain?
Val Kilmer has experienced one of the most shocking cases of celebrity weight loss ever. As a buff and sexy hottie in "Willow," "Batman," and "Top Gun" Kilmer literally ballooned to unrecognizable. But then Kilmer was spotted not too long ago looking positively gaunt and sickly thin. Being a very private person, he kept mum about rumors of illness. But the whole story of Kilmer's weight loss was revealed recently and it involves a poignant look inside Kilmer's faith--Christian Science and his desire to obety God in matters of health. Val Kilmer weight loss horrors: what's behind Kilmer's mysterious gaunt body, weight gain?
Jimmy Kimmel weight loss shows weird rule-breaking 5:2 Fast Diet, no exercise works
Talk show host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel debuted fabulous weight loss which he's managed to keep off as per his Emmy blooper reel. Kimmel announced that the secret of his success was down to a weird rule-breaking diet and no exercise, believe it or not. Quite simply, the Jimmy Kimmel Live host follows the 5:2 Fast Diet, fasting twice a week and eating normally on the other five days. Despite doctors' hand-wringing, Kimmel proved his unorthodox methods really work. Jimmy Kimmel weight loss shows weird rule-breaking 5:2 Fast Diet, no exercise works
Free printable St. Francis of Assisi feast day coloring pages for Catholic Christian kids
On
October 4 the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Among other things under his patronage, St. Francis is the patron saint
of animals. On his feast day, some Catholic churches and
schools observe a charming little rite known as the blessing of pets. Visit
Real Life at Home for free printable St.
Francis lesson plans in
a packet. Print games, coloring pages, activities and worksheets of saints.
Learn connections to Pope Francis, who is a Franciscan and has taken his name
from Francis of Assisi. Print a liturgical calendar of Catholic saints, including Saint Francis, free from Catholic
playground. For free printable animal
coloring pages, visit Coloring Book
Fun. National Geographic Kids has realistic animal
coloring pages from A-Z to print. This link opens on the animals A-I page but click the link at
the bottom for coloring pages of animals from J-Z.
Prayer intentions: Sinking Spring family of 5 including heart transplant baby dead in murder-suicide
Here is a situation that needs your prayers, Catholic friends. A Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania couple's struggle to find meds for their heart transplant child has ended in tragedy. Parents Mark and Megan Short and their three children were found dead in what police say was murder-suicide. Mark Short, 40, Megan Short, 33, Lianna Short, 8, 5-year-old Mark Jr., and baby Willow Short who was 2, were all found shot to death, with the handgun responsible laying near one of the parents. What's even sadder is that a friend said she saw that mom Megan Short claimed abuse by her husband on Facebook and was planning to leave her him just days before the deaths. Sinking Spring: Short family of heart transplant baby dead in murder-suicide
Free printable Catholic Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary coloring pages, activities, worksheets
August 15 is the Catholic Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Catholic honor Mary the Mother of God when she was assumed into heaven. This
day is one of the Church's six holy days of obligation. Here are free printable Catholic Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary coloring pages and activities. Print crafts, coloring pages, lessons,
games, puzzles, prayers and devotions. Orthodox Christians honor the Virgin
Mary too and might use these printables.
Catholic Mom is devoted to helping Catholic parents learn more
about their faith and teach children about theirs. Here are free printable Feast of the Assumption lesson plans. There are Sunday mass readings, coloring pages, worksheets, craft
projects, lessons and more.
Family Holiday has dozens of free printable Assumption of Mary
coloring pages plus coloring pages from
the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary. There are coloring pages in different
designs, showing her in different apparitions and images. Some look like
stained glass. Have children color these as the holiday draws near. This will
help them understand who the Virgin Mary is and how she intercedes for us.
Catholic Playground has free printable Catholic lesson plans and activities pages. There are puzzles,
worksheets, lessons, games, prayers, Bible readings and other activities for
children to enjoy.
Create a homeschool unit on the Blessed Virgin Mary for Catholic
education. Or use in parochial schools or CCD. These lessons will work for
other Marian feast days like the Feast of the Immaculate Conception or
Solemnity of Mary.
Cheap wedding dresses under $100: Budget wedding gowns, cheap bridal gowns | Examiner.com
Planning a budget wedding? Good girl--you're smart. You're doubtless looking for cheap bridal gowns. I'm the bargain-minded bride's go-to gal for cheap bridal gowns under $100. Some online vendors offer free shipping, too and that will help you get cheap wedding dresses under $100. Check these sources for cheap bridal gowns. Cheap wedding dresses under $100: Budget wedding gowns, cheap bridal gowns | Examiner.com
Free printable Cinco de Mayo activities, Mexican crafts, games, lesson plans | Examiner.com
Cinco de Mayo means the fifth of May. But it isn't Mexican Independence Day nor the equivalent of the U.S. Fourth of July. Cinco de Mayo is the day Mexicans remember El DÃa de la Batalla de Puebla (Battle of Puebla). Cinco de Mayo is mostly an Americanized Latino holiday. But also a great day to explore Mexican culture. Here are free printable Cinco de Mayo lesson plans, worksheets and games. Free printable Cinco de Mayo activities, Mexican crafts, games, lesson plans | Examiner.com
Jewish Purim printables, Queen Esther activities, lessons for Hebrew holiday | Examiner.com
The Jewish celebration of Purim begins at sundown on 14th day of Adar in the Hebrew calendar. That's March 23, 2016. Purim celebrates the bravery and wisdom of a Jewish girl, Esther. Esther became queen of Ahasuerus, King of Persia. Here are free printable Purim activities and Jewish lesson plans to help children learn about Queen Esther. Use these activities in Protestant, Orthodox and Catholic Christian homeschool to learn more about Judaism and old testament Bible stories. Jewish Purim printables, Queen Esther activities, lessons for Hebrew holiday | Examiner.com
Free printable first communion cards, Catholic first holy Eucharist invitations
Do you know a child who is making her first holy Eucharist (holy communion) this year? Perhaps your family is Catholic and your child is celebrating his first communion? If you're hosting a reception, here are free printable first holy Eucharist party invitations. If you're attending a first communion mass and reception, here are free printable first communion cards for the new communicant. Free printable first communion cards, Catholic first holy Eucharist invitations
Free printable first communion cards, Catholic first holy Eucharist invitations
Do you know a child who is making her first holy Eucharist (holy communion) this year? Perhaps your family is Catholic and your child is celebrating his first communion? If you're hosting a reception, here are free printable first holy Eucharist party invitations. If you're attending a first communion mass and reception, here are free printable first communion cards for the new communicant. Free printable first communion cards, Catholic first holy Eucharist invitations
Catholic Lenten calendars: work those CRS Rice Bowl activities, printables, lesson plans | Examiner.com
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the single largest non-governmental relief agency in the world. Each year at Lent, CRS Rice Bowl collects millions of dollars for global poverty from nickels and dimes of Catholic parishioners. CRS Rice Bowl focuses attention on the Lenten virtues of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The CRS Rice Bowl is a cardboard box which, when assembled, looks like a Chinese restaurant take-out box. During Lent, families place a CRS Rice Bowl in their homes to collect loose change for the poor and hungry of the world. The CRS Rice Bowl packet includes Lenten calendars with devotional activities, prayers, feast days and stations of the cross. Each calendar day has a global prayer focus with specific information about the country in need. Here are CRS Rice Bowl activities, printables, prayers, games, crafts and recipes. Use these Lenten lesson plans to teach social studies, history, economics, geography, language arts, culture, science and religious education Catholic Lenten calendars: CRS Rice Bowl activities, printables, lesson plans
Free printable Catholic St. Valentine lesson plans, Valentine's Day worksheets
The story of St. Valentine has nothing to do with flowers and candy or Valentine's Day as we celebrate it on Feb. 14. Except in one way (we'll get to that). It has nothing in common with romance as we know it. But Valentine's story is spiritually romantic. Valentinius was a Roman Christian priest. In those days, this was not popular. In fact, it was downright illegal. Free printable Catholic St. Valentine lesson plans, Valentine's Day worksheets | Examiner.com
Shrove Tuesday activities to prepare for Ash Wednesday and Lenten season | Examiner.com
Mardi Gras--also called Fat Tuesday, Pancake Day and Shrove Tuesday--anticipates Ash Wednesday and Lent in the Catholic, Orthodox and some protestant Christian churches. These observances count down to holy week and the Easter Triduum. Shrove Tuesday falls at a different day each year with the movable Easter feast. In 2016, it's Tuesday, Feb. 9. Although the term Mardi Gras is used synonymously with the Carnival ("farewell to the flesh") celebration, it's actually one day. Here are activities children can do to learn more about Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and Lent. Shrove Tuesday activities to prepare for Ash Wednesday and Lenten season | Examiner.com
Lenten almsgiving: No-cost good deeds, donations, ROAK, volunteer work for kids
Catholics around the world enter into the penitential season of Lent on Ash Wednesday. In 2016, Ash Wednesday will be on Feb. 10. Starting after Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), until Easter, Catholics practice Lenten virtues of prayer, fasting and almsgiving (charitable giving) Catholics "give up things" in sacrifice for others and in imitation of Jesus's temptation in the desert. So abstaining--got it. But what about almsgiving if you're poor yourself? What about kids who typically don't have much money? Can they practice Lent sacrifice? Yes, because almsgiving doesn't have to involve donations of money. You can make donations of time and talent as well as treasure. Here are no-cost good deeds, ROAK (Random Acts of Kindness) and volunteer work for kids. Use this Lenten calendar of no-cost good deeds, one for every day of Lent. Lenten almsgiving: No-cost good deeds, donations, ROAK, volunteer work for kids | Examiner.com
Free printable Catholic crafts, Bible bingo, Christian games, religious puzzles
The Catholic liturgical year heads into Lent on Feb. 10, 2016. In this most solemn and meaningful season, Catholic school teachers, religious education instructors, homeschool parents will enjoy these free printable Catholic crafts, Christian games, religious puzzles and activities. Use these for lesson plans, party games, holy day activities and family fun. Free printable Catholic crafts, Bible bingo, Christian games, religious puzzles
Teach children holiday generosity, unselfishness, not greedy gimmes before and after Christmas
Ask any normal red-blooded kid what he looks forward to most about Christmas and he will unabashedly state, "the presents!" (and stop just short of adding "duh!") Children aren't selfish, per se; they like getting presents and have been taught to expect things. So before you say a child is spoiled or selfish, look to home. Because parents talk big about the importance of giving over receiving and they overspend, overindulge and over-gift children. This reinforces to kids that getting is the essence of Christmas. Need ideas to teach children holiday generosity and unselfishness? The best medicine for the greedy, green-eyed gimmes is giving. Here are pay-it-forward activities. Teach children holiday generosity, unselfishness, not greedy gimmes at Christmas
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