On May 15, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saints Isidore and Maria. Feast Days offer catholic educators, catechists, and parents an opportunity to teach children...
The Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Joseph on March 19. Joseph was the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus. Joseph worked as a carpenter in the town of...
Somewhere in the bottom of a trunk lies my valentine from Donny Murphy. I picked it out of the paper sack that our teacher passed around the room, thus ensuring that...
On January 1, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Mary, Mother of God. Mary is the greatest of all the saints. We pray special prayers to honor Mary.
On Sunday, December 29, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Take the opportunity to reflect with children about the love the Holy...
On December 9, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Juan Diego. Download a primary activity to share with children on the Feast Day of Saint Juan Diego.
Engage the musical, interpersonal, and bodily-kinesthetic learners in your early childhood or primary classrooms with a song and dance activity to celebrate the saints....
All Souls’ Day is a feast celebrated on November 2nd. On All Souls’ Day, we remember and pray for those who have died. Download a prayer service to use to commemorate All...
She was the last one off the plane. In addition to the toddler she hoisted on one arm, the diaper bag thrown over the other, and the two large plastic bags she dragged...
On April 29th, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Catherine of Siena. Download an intermediate activity for Catherine of Siena in English or Spanish.
Patrick is a very popular saint. On March 17, people all over the world celebrate his feast day with parades, parties, and the wearing of green. Download a printable Saint...
On January 1st, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Mary, Mother of God. Mary was the first to hear about the mission of Jesus, and therefore Jesus’ first disciple....
On December 12th, the Church honors Mary as Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of the Americas. On the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we remember that Mary appeared...
On November 22nd, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Cecilia. Though the dates of her birth and death are unknown, Cecilia is believed to have lived in Rome during...
On this feast of the Assumption we celebrate that Mary was taken body and soul to heaven at the end of her life. On August 15th honor Mary by engaging students in a...
The Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, which is celebrated by Catholics in the United States on the Sunday between January 2 and January 8, marks the journey of the Magi to...
The candy cane is a treat often associated with Saint Nicholas, the patron and protector of children. Its distinctive shape is attributed to a 17th century German...
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. I love a holiday that invites us to simply be content. Never mind that it has become laden with holiday sales events. On...
My mother made only one request for her funeral. She wanted the song, “Eagles’ Wings” to be part of the service. In similar fashion, Ron and I have each picked out a song...