We've had a lot of fun with celebrating the 14 days leading up to St. Valentine's feast day on February 14th, but here's a great idea if you want to do something on the sweet side - candy valentines and love notes! While not meant to eat (I've yet to find an edible glue out there), this tasty letter ... Read More about ACTIVITY: Candy Valentines and Love Notes for Your Valentine!
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ACTIVITY: Making Beeswax Candles for Candlemas
Once every six (or so!) years, we have the opportunity to celebrate Candlemas as part of the liturgy as it falls - as it does this year - on a Sunday. Candlemas is a beautiful celebration, rich in tradition, and is symbolic of Christ being our light. So what's Candlemas? Forty days after Jesus was ... Read More about ACTIVITY: Making Beeswax Candles for Candlemas
ACTIVITY: Baptismal Shell Keepsake
We had the opportunity to attend the baptism of our wonderful friend's son. This was a beautiful Baptism, as all are, but especially so as the child being baptised was three years old. Unlike our son, who (at ten weeks old) cried through his, this little man met his with all the gusto and passion ... Read More about ACTIVITY: Baptismal Shell Keepsake
Info: Symbols of Christmas and Their Origins
A few months ago we looked at all the symbols of Easter and where they came from...so let's take a look at symbols of Christmas in the Catholic Church. Ever wonder why we chop down a tree and put it up in our living room, covered in lights? Or why Santa flies through the sky? Me too! Below are some ... Read More about Info: Symbols of Christmas and Their Origins
Jesse Tree Ornaments: The Tree Base
The Jesse Tree Base Are you looking for a way to bring more faith - and faith focused fun - to your Advent season? We are so excited to share our new book: Our Family's Jesse Tree. This printable eBook contains over 80 pages of detailed ornament templates (like the one shown above), daily scripture ... Read More about Jesse Tree Ornaments: The Tree Base