Seven Sorrows of Mary
It's the month of the Sorrowful Mother, a reminder to all of us that the Saints- including the Mother of God- know sorrow and suffering. We can follow in their example of uniting our own sorrows to the wood of the Cross.
Our Lady of Sorrows Digital Project (6th-8th)
St. Teresa of Calcutta: September 5th
Mother Teresa*- Decorations, bulletin board, signs, folder covers, etc. (featuring my favorite bulletin board border ever, as pictured above ;) )
St. Mother Teresa Coloring Page*(all ages)
Lovely Lady Marian Bulletin Board (could be used for decor for a Marian Birthday Party!)
Hail Mary Prayer Cards* (K-2nd)
Favorite Marian Books (all ages)
Most Holy Name of Mary: September 12th
Names of Mary Bookmarks* (all ages)
Blessed Virgin Mary Digital Scavenger Hunt (5th & up- Includes investigating titles of Mary)
Marian Typology Cards* (5th & up) (One of my favorite resources I've ever made! I probably need to go back and do a redesign, but the info is solid and kids love the "scavenger hunt" of seeing how the Mother of God was foretold in the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New Testament with Mary.)
Memorare Prayer Cards* (2nd-6th)
Exaltation of the Holy Cross: September 14th
The Stations of the Cross aren't just for Lent! This is a perfect feast day to remember and thank Jesus for the gift of our salvation, won on the Cross.
Pray the Stations of the Cross (Book List) (ideas for all ages)
Our Lady of Sorrows: September 15th
The Seven Sorrows and Immaculate Heart of Mary Coloring pages and notes* (2nd-6th)
Seven Sorrows Reflections Mini Book and Script* (4th-8th)
Seven Sorrows Reflections Mini Book and Script* (4th-8th)
St. Padre Pio: September 23rd
Pray, Hope, and "Donut" Worry Prayer Cards* (all ages)
Pray, Hope, and Don't Worry Coloring Page* (all ages)
St. Vincent de Paul: September 27th
Honor St. Vincent's work with the poor by learning about the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Choose a few to put into practice!
Corporal Works of Mercy* (Coloring Pages and Mini Books- K-6th)
Corporal Works of Mercy* (Coloring Pages and Mini Books- K-6th)
Spiritual Works of Mercy* (Coloring Pages and Mini Books- K-6th)
Our Lady, Star of the Sea: September 27th
Our Lady, Undoer of Knots: September 28th
Feast of the Archangels: September 29th
Archangels Bible Study, Bulletin Board, and Prayer Cards* (4th and up)
Guardian Angel and St. Michael Prayer Cards (all ages)
Archangels Bible Study, Bulletin Board, and Prayer Cards* (4th and up)
Guardian Angel and St. Michael Prayer Cards (all ages)
St. Jerome: September 30th
Celebrate St. Jerome's work compiling and translating the Bible by spending some time in Sacred Scripture!
Structure of the Bible Printables* (4th & up)
Lectio Divina Journaling Prompts for Kids* (Pre & up)
Lectio Divina Graphic Organizers* (4th & up)
Lectio Divina Book Marks* (6th & up)
Structure of the Bible Printables* (4th & up)
Lectio Divina Journaling Prompts for Kids* (Pre & up)
Lectio Divina Graphic Organizers* (4th & up)
Lectio Divina Book Marks* (6th & up)
September Books for Catholic Kids
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The Month of the Seven Sorrows of Mary
Through the Year with Mary- Bogner, Katherine (whole chapter on the Seven Sorrows, and a month of readings connected to the devotion)
Feast Days this Month
9/5- St. Teresa of Calcutta
9/8- Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
9/12- Most Holy Name of Mary
9/14- The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Also a good day to pray the Stations of the Cross! Check out a whole collection here.
9/17- St. Hildegard of Bingen
9/18- St. Joseph of Cupertino
9/21- St. Matthew
9/23- Padre Pio
9/27- St. Vincent de Paul
9/27- Our Lady, Star of the Sea
Through the Year with Mary- Bogner, Katherine (chapter on Stella Maris)
These fictional chapter books feature little mice running a school and convent under the floorboards of G.K. Chesterton's home- and the imaginative religious order is named Sisters of Our Lady Star of the Sea. :) Could be a fun read to celebrate the feast day!
9/28- St. Lorenzo Ruiz
9/28- Our Lady, Undoer of Knots
Through the Year with Mary- Bogner, Katherine (chapter on Our Lady, Undoer of Knots)
9/29- The Archangels St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Rafael
Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us!
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