tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39847304250431178442024-03-18T04:48:26.876-05:00Look to Him and be RadiantIdeas for Catholic teachers, homeschoolers, and catechists. Free Religious Education ideas, crafts, lessons, and printables. Free curriculum about teaching with and about Venerable Fulton J. Sheen with emphasis on the Sacraments, prayer, Mary, and the path to Sainthood. Thoughts on crafts, femininity, and beauty.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.comBlogger827125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-14738335275630669382024-03-13T01:00:00.001-05:002024-03-13T01:00:00.248-05:00Prayer for the Pope Coloring Page & Papal Trivia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P8vv6EuhaAFmtTI6vzjZC3XSSdZ1jdQG/view?usp=drive_link" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjgGbDyuCe8xUmPPET6L2N4l1f93TK7TMKA2raonBDJ3AKq57bAqcBuPmozymiR-twNqZRLPhx9MvPJ5Ax3f7sMuDOwmAyVmG2kV3QueMoBz5ktEjS44XgWwW_d5-vELSZGZo1PSRBRdmBu8qurZ-mQs7Mf_MU9V-PFXa7Ov9yJzSTNQUL1NZvbSYMi333/w640-h494/Prayer%20for%20the%20Pope%20Coloring%20Page-%20We%20Have%20a%20Pope.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Today is the 11th Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis! This papal conclave was my first as a teacher, and I had recently switched from working at a public school to teaching at a Catholic school. I remember following Pope Benedict XVI's resignation and working to explain it to my students. We then followed the coverage together, and I looked all over for resources to teach them about the historic events. I made some things of my own and we watched videos of the cardinals gathering in Rome, and later the white smoke appearing above the Sistine Chapel and then meeting Pope Francis for the first time.<div><br /></div><div>On this anniversary, I'd like to offer this coloring page for you to use with your children to pray for our pope! I wrote the prayer to be simple by meaningful, using kid-friendly language. Added to make it a coloring page are illustrations from <a href="https://www.studiosenn.com/" target="_blank">Kortnee Senn</a>, the talented illustrator from our book <i><a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/we-have-a-pope/" target="_blank">We Have a Pope</a></i>.<br /><p>Click on the image above or <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P8vv6EuhaAFmtTI6vzjZC3XSSdZ1jdQG/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">here </a>to print the coloring page!</p><p>If you'd like another activity, try out this set of<a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAF6quktJZA/7bD_5s7q_aHyNYvpjzBXuQ/edit?utm_content=DAF6quktJZA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton" target="_blank"> Papal Trivia</a>:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAF6quktJZA/7bD_5s7q_aHyNYvpjzBXuQ/edit?utm_content=DAF6quktJZA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5-d9B7mCg5txL41FCzG_Z3CIlufNBmSKPf7zuUOqHVJF9sP4ERrNDp4XAQKvExME4qQbMraoQ0bss1rFgfVnYri1FfQM52FLHeOENFHQWRoYRI7TOBuuwnjGDFPp_H8QLp3UMX7sFJ9fEFowPS6RCJqeTngT8HSgyoem1EmuvztK0NEeHtPHx9O2vnnj/w640-h360/We%20Have%20a%20Pope%20Trivia.png" width="640" /></a></div><p>Or you could grab a copy of We Have a Pope at <span><a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/we-have-a-pope/" target="_blank">The St. Paul Center here</a> or i</span>t is also available <a href="https://www.amazon.com/We-Have-Pope-Katherine-Bogner/dp/1645853632/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fNtbCOZrwIjW2AH3dQhWvDb9uOQVjtOwG5EJbarNB6L1Y_pwbLpyWDN7NbwmlqQxu_zYyF2NPzMJTf5NRJXzmgsrhaxKqW3L5F1ATZ8h2g4F_smzgYd_GHaE8fR0Kyg46S70FLDbA4min2JCsJEvjdUU_rJizEiXXvg9sRGjsbI1lbr-R78dHXiVO4Q7sjngDB4IcD_36B1df3m3bUZF-S1t2C5Id6sEIoobZX2MInw.MjVRocvgQEcLxFN3S8cdPekFT2JVn6P6pBh4whZkmcc&dib_tag=se&keywords=we+have+a+pope&qid=1710302378&sr=8-1" target="_blank">on Amazon here</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/We-Have-Pope-Katherine-Bogner/dp/1645853632/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fNtbCOZrwIjW2AH3dQhWvDb9uOQVjtOwG5EJbarNB6L1Y_pwbLpyWDN7NbwmlqQxu_zYyF2NPzMJTf5NRJXzmgsrhaxKqW3L5F1ATZ8h2g4F_smzgYd_GHaE8fR0Kyg46S70FLDbA4min2JCsJEvjdUU_rJizEiXXvg9sRGjsbI1lbr-R78dHXiVO4Q7sjngDB4IcD_36B1df3m3bUZF-S1t2C5Id6sEIoobZX2MInw.MjVRocvgQEcLxFN3S8cdPekFT2JVn6P6pBh4whZkmcc&dib_tag=se&keywords=we+have+a+pope&qid=1710302378&sr=8-1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="763" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVLQkaOc2uIh7YnuAqb-7d6ojJuUoskKCZszrP3GscjRBatVhx_cqc7YcRB6W2E8ODxn92LLWjF1BNfFFMvIWxdBCHwVCSqhp9Xs6QOIXwwomn84Auzv3X68NKV0_Juv150gqinAd4hSk-1UXxhgsldI60L_YB0iKOJG4W8SmY-jG0nsTuXCbmLZHlHnkV/w476-h640/Cover.png" width="476" /></a></div></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-47393780358615721132024-03-01T22:20:00.003-06:002024-03-01T22:20:47.535-06:00March Radiant Roundup: St. Joseph, St. Patrick, and Holy Week!<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC2SIEgHQN-MYe-L38ifpcjNwxvqAUnKSzpuXLg4jpIgjQkiQy0ncyZyPTdkzsOsCGfZqbJUhx1wARa4aU0jrzjOr0AxlCJ1mbE5a0YFenxUltaotk75I1iSSphw3-0v-1Wj4XxmiLkaCkMj1lqH7y8ukEkofgzrk0UTVlhqyCrSKL6wctVajgFom00Q/s1630/march%20header.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1103" data-original-width="1630" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC2SIEgHQN-MYe-L38ifpcjNwxvqAUnKSzpuXLg4jpIgjQkiQy0ncyZyPTdkzsOsCGfZqbJUhx1wARa4aU0jrzjOr0AxlCJ1mbE5a0YFenxUltaotk75I1iSSphw3-0v-1Wj4XxmiLkaCkMj1lqH7y8ukEkofgzrk0UTVlhqyCrSKL6wctVajgFom00Q/w640-h434/march%20header.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Here's a list of ideas to help you and your kids have a holy and purposeful Lent and Holy Week, as well as celebrate some of the important March Feast Days like St. Patrick and St. Joseph!</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirRmums8kgzP85Y-GWVxbOv0zIgkotiiLZaZ1aHW6J3w6yaDSaVw43zjbfqlwbj3O08g41jB8rnlh6F_YwRb0thk3kGD9ju8H22RGURs0850p-ycrzeGFaela3o0u7ULtaslARoT0wWzSMTA_DFi52W3-JHmBYJWfLpBV7DR-bXHrh9VUHgO6vZ6UNnw=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirRmums8kgzP85Y-GWVxbOv0zIgkotiiLZaZ1aHW6J3w6yaDSaVw43zjbfqlwbj3O08g41jB8rnlh6F_YwRb0thk3kGD9ju8H22RGURs0850p-ycrzeGFaela3o0u7ULtaslARoT0wWzSMTA_DFi52W3-JHmBYJWfLpBV7DR-bXHrh9VUHgO6vZ6UNnw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></p><div><div><span style="font-size: large;">The Month of St. Joseph</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Solemnity of St. Joseph: March 19th</span></div><div><span style="color: black;"><div><span><a href="http://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2018/03/celebrating-st-joseph-feast-day-ideas.html" target="_blank">St. Joseph Idea Collection</a>*</span></div><div><span><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1q4ap5DsKc-7ol_RLK3WQE2neYhWo5sdXyNKcbvOlQS0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">St. Joseph Mini Study</a></span></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/01/resources-for-year-of-st-joseph.html" target="_blank">St. Joseph Clickable Activity Menu</a></div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/03/happy-feast-day-of-st-joseph.html" target="_blank">St. Joseph Summary Post*</a></span></div><div><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/01/resources-for-year-of-st-joseph.html" target="_blank">Litany of St. Joseph Printable*</a> </div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/03/happy-feast-day-of-st-joseph.html" target="_blank">Litany of St. Joseph Slideshow</a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/01/resources-for-year-of-st-joseph.html" target="_blank">St. Joseph Block Print*</a></div><div style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/03/quick-easy-saint-joseph-shrine.html" target="_blank">Quick and Easy Saint Joseph Shrine*</a> </span></div></div><div style="font-size: small;"><div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2016/03/st-joseph-memorare-prayer-cards-and.html" target="_blank">St. Joseph Memorare Prayer Cards*</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EF8OPXoZO6tOCXRdRI3lg2uffjk1DVfm/view" target="_blank">Pure Heart of St. Joseph Coloring Page*</a></span></div></div><div style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2017/03/st-joseph-novena-color-novena.html" target="_blank">St. Joseph Color-a-Novena*</a> </span></div><div style="font-size: small;"><div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2017/03/sleeping-st-joseph.html" target="_blank">Sleeping St. Joseph*</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bp5idnSky3axbaqjFcUQk1Kf1jTQm5q0/view" target="_blank">Sleeping St. Joseph mini printable*</a> </span></div></div><div style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/03/happy-st-joseph-day.html" target="_blank">Celebrating St. Joseph Day</a> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/03/7qt-seven-ways-to-celebrate-patron.html" target="_blank">Seven Ways to Celebrate a Patron Saint Day</a> </span></span></span></span></div><div style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/03/happy-feast-day-of-st-joseph.html" target="_blank">St. Joseph Digital Scavenger Hunt</a></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/03/happy-feast-day-of-st-joseph.html" target="_blank">St. Joseph Prayer for Fathers*</a></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/05/a-unique-litany-of-st-joseph-and-free.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Printmakers' Litany of St. Joseph (with free prints)*</a></span></span></div></span></span></span></span></div></div><div><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Feast of St. Katharine Drexel: March 3rd</span></div><div><span><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/06/america-beautiful-activities-about-14.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">America the Beautiful- American Saints Collection*<br /></a></span></div><div><span><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/06/america-beautiful-activities-about-14.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Includes links to videos, coloring pages, and activities</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Feast of St. Patrick: March 17th<br /></span><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2016/03/st-patrick-prayer-cards.html" target="_blank">St. Patrick's Breastplate Prayer Cards*</a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2019/01/names-of-god-blessed-trinity-graphic.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blessed Trinity Graphic Organizer*</a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2012/07/i-believe-mobile.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blessed Trinity Mobile*</a></div><div 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Josef and Wiktoria Ulma and Children: March 24th</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/09/beatification-of-ulma-family.html" target="_blank">Ulma Family Biographical Study* </a>(7th & up) Editable/Google Classroom ready</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div><span style="color: black;"><div><span style="font-size: large;">Solemnity of the Annunciation: March 25th </span><span>(Transferred to Monday, April 8th this year)</span></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2012/03/feast-of-annunciation.html" target="_blank">The Annunciation and Spiritual Adoption*</a></div><div><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/11_NI94VnTAQe27XQgREsdlfQ1p3urFAm/view?usp=share_link" target="_blank">Annunciation Luke 1:31 Coloring Page*</a></div><div><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fsaa-KI06_wQdFD0K8t09s1a6ZDI1jaT/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annunciation Lectio Divina Reflection Page*</a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/09/celebrating-archangels-with-older-kids.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Archangels Bible Study, Prayer Cards, Bulletin Board*</a></div><div><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SIn15d_cNOFwDW2jWSNsEvz6nMWlaBRu/view?usp=share_link" target="_blank">Marian Bible Verse Bookmarks*</a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2016/06/lovely-coloring-pages.html" target="_blank">Fiat Quote Coloring Page*</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2017/02/lent-pray-fast-give-printable.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitEbdz6fRrpV06DCdfS_yB-3gaodhzJ_WMpHqMGw0BMdCtQNRhHrw3hgbqPDEwgT_hfNMMrfS0vqJKcLhbFSjOaSaip2eio6FFcirU1UlQc_lgKNpYUkObkiIP4NCToP_lGc3EcIBvmWeJEOo20RP6u1YCJQf2kR2gwbERT5j6BLAcPg_UBDvQlhytRw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;">The Season of Lent</span></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/02/ideas-for-lenten-season.html" target="_blank">Lent: Ideas for 40 Days</a>* (Round-up Post of Links)</div><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/02/what-lent-looks-like.html" target="_blank">What Lent Looks Like</a>* Coloring Page/Printable<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/03/what-triduum-looks-like.html" target="_blank">What the Triduum Looks Like</a>* Coloring Page/Printable<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2017/02/lent-pray-fast-give-printable.html" target="_blank">Lent: Pray, Fast, Give Foldable</a>* (Also in Spanish)<br /><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/03/lenten-prayer-challenge-with-editable.html" target="_blank">Lenten Prayer Challenge Board</a>* (Also editable)</div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sSfyod9t_0eQiUcus5l0gFEMmV6VCE3SxhUnNRsTARI/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Lent Family Weekly Plan*</a>- Pray with Sunday Gospels and Fasting/Giving using the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy (editable)</div><div><a href="http://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2018/03/katie-reads-10-ideas-for-lent-and-holy.html" target="_blank">Books for Lent and Holy Week for Kids and Adults</a></div><div><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/03/sunset-shadow-stations-of-cross-art.html" target="_blank">Stations of the Cross Sunset & Silhouette art project</a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2024/03/hands-on-stations-of-cross-for-one-or.html" target="_blank">Hands-on Stations of the Cross for a group*<br /></a><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2016/02/from-kids-for-kids-practical-ideas-for.html" target="_blank">Practical Ideas for Lenten Acts of Mercy using the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy</a> *<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/03/lent-notes-foldable.html" target="_blank">Lent Notes Foldable*</a><br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/03/lent-word-cloud.html" target="_blank">Lent Word Cloud*</a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2019/03/lent-looks-different-classroom.html" target="_blank">Lent Looks Different </a>(Classroom decorations)<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/03/using-stations-of-cross-as-inspiration.html" target="_blank">Using the Stations of Cross as Inspiration for Acts of Charity Foldable*</a><br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-passover-and-passion-youth-bible.html" target="_blank">Connecting the Passover and the Passion</a>*- A Youth Bible Study<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/02/lent-youth-group-lessons-links-and.html" target="_blank">Give Up & Take Up*</a>: Lent Youth Group Lesson, Videos, and Resources<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-sound-of-lent.html" target="_blank">The Sound of Lent</a>: A Lent Playlist<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2016/02/a-video-playlist-for-season-of-lent.html" target="_blank">Videos for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter: </a>A playlist<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2016/04/passion-and-resurrection-peg-doll-ideas.html" target="_blank">Passion & Resurrections Peg Doll Set</a><br /><a href="http://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2015/02/lent-youth-group-lessons-links-and.html" target="_blank">Lent Youth Group Resources</a><br /><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/02/lenten-visio-divina-gallery-walk.html" target="_blank">Lenten Art Gallery Walk & Visio Divina</a></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2024/03/hands-on-stations-of-cross-for-one-or.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="2550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm3UCTBEb_xKSo-ZPAbOqN5Pzy8j8XJcyywXMAwmMUMDd_qyc-ynOgQLfD7Ue40IgNR9GYpFqX1B3K9EFsKPCagfj1GFOrUfbB-OKimPpB0BC6lO3AJ1zA0-hZ8lj_0oHNJekwMCY396378eeoTkIRv0jlEb5unMqXDkjNOCj7eSEG_EAOioBf_z2XBPZs/w640-h640/Hands%20on%20Stations%20of%20the%20Cross%20Header.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNskTB1O_9oGyJgw2lNLslaKR7BtOLmmkcARWQrdc6TiXJURAMrj4nwkCa-VcrVmPVAFRYQ8LIK5DkFP5F2-vog66LNu7zJdzBnmo3yP12AbCuXID5WTo0Kkj4CB2GWSNhn86PDKCgS_ztFwXpYuUGsRNnD9JkwJ5c6VgRAgb7JQDEGFljgfR2LUX30Q/s640/IMG-9703.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNskTB1O_9oGyJgw2lNLslaKR7BtOLmmkcARWQrdc6TiXJURAMrj4nwkCa-VcrVmPVAFRYQ8LIK5DkFP5F2-vog66LNu7zJdzBnmo3yP12AbCuXID5WTo0Kkj4CB2GWSNhn86PDKCgS_ztFwXpYuUGsRNnD9JkwJ5c6VgRAgb7JQDEGFljgfR2LUX30Q/w640-h640/IMG-9703.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Holy Week & The Sacred Triduum</b></span></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/03/holy-week-journal-and-activities-in.html" target="_blank">Holy Week Family Retreat & Journal* </a>(In English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese)</div><div>This post has ideas for each day of Holy Week, including a printable journal and clickable links to activities and videos.</div><div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/03/using-art-to-help-kids-pray-through.html" target="_blank">Sacred Art for Holy Week with Visio Divina Guides</a></div><div><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2016/02/a-video-playlist-for-season-of-lent.html" target="_blank">Videos for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter: </a>A playlist</div></div><div><div><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/03/what-triduum-looks-like.html" target="_blank">What the Triduum Looks Like</a>* Coloring Page/Printable<br /></div><div><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2016/04/passion-and-resurrection-peg-doll-ideas.html" target="_blank">Passion & Resurrections Peg Doll Set</a></div></div><div><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-passover-and-passion-youth-bible.html" target="_blank">Connecting the Passover and the Passion</a>*- A Youth Bible Study</div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2022/04/the-best-stations-of-cross-books-for.html" target="_blank">Prayer Before a Crucifix Mini Shrine Printable*</a></div><div><a href="http://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2017/04/this-great-silence.html" target="_blank">This Great Silence: Holy Saturday Links</a></div><div><a href="http://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2018/03/paschal-candle-craft-for-kids.html" target="_blank">Paschal Candle Craft for Kids</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Here's a list of great books for March:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2024/03/march-books-for-catholic-kids.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="2550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF7UPFev6Jy767z9X65KITZXdd0Qv7qTxqd9DxHTvtVHcX-WVqwBGpfmLbbnkYM1kktS0Crr95JFo-fU7owmW233tvZUn1It33-wqiqqShk3K-_ctAq7ozmtVgYYsr9Uqzk4gCFI7_wKnvskYXw50lxMZc6Wz1RZOzUKNvqhnZ_MN6BROefYccb-HO6b-X/w640-h640/March%20Books.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;">And Stations of the Cross books for kids:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2022/04/the-best-stations-of-cross-books-for.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq9US8Fwp2bky0pwtACx-3MHH-UxRjXOVf9b4_hkUSyx8EJuypVfxRErIigUA_L9P98tlc6H4W4zgTdb7eWJgM3uFfIlqi4C3hf4EcWMotLSPtKAeV3KjuhAoYOq5-86IZ55i9bPtGA9pJUp0Zk8MPGrr6U7inqUpQ2aYoXI5x3iRuiA1EwC_rYhxUUw/w640-h640/stations%20cover.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Saint Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family, pray for us!</i></div></span></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-83560060369747813172024-03-01T22:13:00.005-06:002024-03-03T17:26:56.710-06:00March Books for Catholic Kids<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSaeZ4rCAj746l00lEJOtxeteTLzv1cBi4ZhT4BeIqlSF7RcG9zGNpqNFMbw9lI57NU7NWQ7OFpM7XGENFPW2UWsPyVKO_3CvpKjAgL8Wacs4qSk3J03e84eSSFtBbS9IkBs9SyWdZtk222PkCu7rnvanpwPx80c6AX7vmO8VT8jEaqXB_lByHMmP3zr1M/s2550/March%20Books.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="2550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSaeZ4rCAj746l00lEJOtxeteTLzv1cBi4ZhT4BeIqlSF7RcG9zGNpqNFMbw9lI57NU7NWQ7OFpM7XGENFPW2UWsPyVKO_3CvpKjAgL8Wacs4qSk3J03e84eSSFtBbS9IkBs9SyWdZtk222PkCu7rnvanpwPx80c6AX7vmO8VT8jEaqXB_lByHMmP3zr1M/w640-h640/March%20Books.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">March Catholic Kids Book List</span></b></div><div>Below are a few favorite titles that fit well with devotions and feast days this month! This list contains Amazon Affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, I earn a small commission at no cost to you. I'd also love to encourage you to shop directly with the publisher or with your local bookshop, or try to request these at your local library! I'm sure I've missed some books that would be great for this month, so feel free to add your own recommendations in the comments! You can find my giant list of <a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/11/favorite-books-for-catholic-kids.html">Catholic Kid Books by topic here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiha8cVQgCxFezsduCxvs9HFtyi7Cebs51KSP7eXUT3KNVmGaliw5ydUpvphdfAgyabvv1SKChpwEqg9ejjJA-gokUfC1YBhB7jH5SGSCvpmE9QZVtDvBML0tjHnozm8efmOJNA7XRn42tLzyWBzcJBVayJMT3ACoLDf7h5h9F63U06jSGTfYnPnmLszA/s3024/IMG_0124.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiha8cVQgCxFezsduCxvs9HFtyi7Cebs51KSP7eXUT3KNVmGaliw5ydUpvphdfAgyabvv1SKChpwEqg9ejjJA-gokUfC1YBhB7jH5SGSCvpmE9QZVtDvBML0tjHnozm8efmOJNA7XRn42tLzyWBzcJBVayJMT3ACoLDf7h5h9F63U06jSGTfYnPnmLszA/w640-h640/IMG_0124.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Month of St. Joseph</span></b></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/30NEaTK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joseph: Guardian of the Holy Family- Monge, Marlyn Evangelina</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/30p5uwZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. Joseph, Watch over My Family- DuMesnil, Sabine</a></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2KCFOSk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. Joseph's Story- Guadagno, Geraldine</a></div><div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3kDFuW1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go To Joseph for Children: Consecration to St. Joseph for Children and Families- Ortega, Renzo & Monica</a></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2YGFrzV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Staircase for the Sisters- Love, Pamela</a><br /></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/30NEaTK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joseph: Guardian of the Holy Family- Monge, Marlyn Evangelina</a></div><div><a href="https://www.littlesaintstories.com/s/shop" target="_blank">Joseph- Little Saint Stories Board Books- Cassie Herrington</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3Zxw3JO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Joseph, the Foster Father Saint, by Maria Riley</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Saint Feast Days this Month</span></b></div><div><b>3/3- St. Katharine Drexel</b></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3KZqgsu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. Katharine Drexel: Fried of the Oppressed, Ellen Tarry</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3kKRN6l" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. Katharine Drexel: The Total Gift, Susan Helen Wallace</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>3/17- St. Patrick</b></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2OmrtwL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrick and the Fire- Bilinski, Cornelia</a><br /></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2GWeVaD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland- de Paola, Tomie</a></div><div><a href="http://st.%20patrick%27s%20summer-%20hunt%2C%20marigold/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. Patrick's Summer- Hunt, Marigold</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3KWaEWE" target="_blank">The Saint Chronicles Graphic Novel 1</a></div><div><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/therichestleprechaun/the-richest-leprechaun-in-ireland" target="_blank">The Richest Leprechaun in Ireland- Daniel, Elise</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>3/19- St. Joseph</b></div><div>See list above</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>3/25- The Annunciation</b></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3fyOPus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mary, the Mother of Jesu</a>s, Tomie de Paola</div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/31xybDy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jesus, Son of Mary- Sheen, Fulton</a><br /></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/31xX4i6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Blessed Mother: The Story of Mary for Children- Orfeo, Christina Virginia</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3FeeNz9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Through the Year with Mary- Bogner, Katherine</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2022/04/the-best-stations-of-cross-books-for.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmxZ_5h_OOr0raiL49OF3hUlCrKC4Z0Ip_1sa6Uq-a7LFrNl9Ni4gHZnXZCYHW1FNHUakwjaVZsfGRiAfZSJrRsnVbHhglefhCfkFKisdYC2UwQAl7cAIai7up8IkfI1PmxQMQdSux8dkn4kjvUf44auB88wpgYOEJKFAT6X8KnM4MsC2gyrmT7lJgMw/w640-h640/stations%20cover.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><div><b><span><span style="font-size: large;">The Season of Lent</span></span></b></div><div><b><span><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2022/04/the-best-stations-of-cross-books-for.html" target="_blank">Favorite Stations of the Cross Books For Kids</a></span></b></div><div><div><a href="https://holyheroes.com/products/a-little-catholics-book-of-liturgical-colors-board-book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Little Catholic's Book of Liturgical Colors Board Book- Theresa Kiser</a></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2YDNJZt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lent: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens- Prejean McGrady, Katie</a></div><div></div></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2ODGMQe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brother Lorenzo's Pretzels: Prayer and the Holy Trinity</a>, Bilinsky, Cornelia</div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/40llURG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lenten Traditions- Catholic Children's Classics</a></div></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/46jI7kL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Shepherd at the Crib and the Cross- Patrick O'Hearn </a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/430MrW8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wordless Weaver- McAdam, Claudia Cangilla</a></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-3369590187944180392024-03-01T22:05:00.003-06:002024-03-01T22:09:17.027-06:00Hands on Stations of the Cross (for one, or for a group!)<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0VF57NOLG5NSHC3IOBj9cQ23G06KihZPQrEL01Zqr6W8db2cUAbsbO16RA0BCU7u2FM_xvJ7FWsRMytIbQ-N3s4yEkQvnRYI3tN9kPDgXlfy3p_j_rztimWn90qxh83teW-cXUmjlsmc5FTaodPThlm3Hl992BpGiAXrmpdfo3nkehzqQ0P0p3syNscBP/s2550/Hands%20on%20Stations%20of%20the%20Cross%20Header.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="2550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0VF57NOLG5NSHC3IOBj9cQ23G06KihZPQrEL01Zqr6W8db2cUAbsbO16RA0BCU7u2FM_xvJ7FWsRMytIbQ-N3s4yEkQvnRYI3tN9kPDgXlfy3p_j_rztimWn90qxh83teW-cXUmjlsmc5FTaodPThlm3Hl992BpGiAXrmpdfo3nkehzqQ0P0p3syNscBP/w640-h640/Hands%20on%20Stations%20of%20the%20Cross%20Header.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /></p><p>A long, long time ago (2012!) I posted a set of<a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2012/02/get-ready-for-lent.html" target="_blank"> Resurrection Eggs</a> (for the stories during Holy Week) that I made with our CCD program. A couple of years later, I also made a set of <a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2014/04/the-way-of-light-resurrection-eggs.html" target="_blank">Way of Light Resurrection Eggs</a> (for the stories during the Easter Season). We recently had a CCD family day focusing on the Stations of the Cross. Kids aged 5-14 participated, and I knew that the little ones would benefit from something hands-on before we went to the church to pray the Stations together. I thought about making a version of the Resurrection Eggs, but really wanted to make sure we were hitting all of the traditional Stations of the Cross- and then I remembered how my friend Bonnie prayed the Stations with her kids back when her now teenagers were toddlers. So, inspired by <a href="https://aknottedlife.blogspot.com/2013/03/stations-of-cross-box-for-kids.html" target="_blank">Bonnie Engstrom</a> (who tells me she was inspired by <a href="https://katewicker.com/" target="_blank">Kate Wicker</a>), I set up a symbol for each Station for the kids to collect, complete with artwork and a table tent explaining the meaning of the symbol.</p><p>You can certainly use this idea to make a hands-on set of the Stations of the Cross for your own home, but I wondered if maybe someone else had seen activities like this and wanted to be able to replicate it for a whole group. So I made sure that I used objects that were affordable on a larger scale and created printables using public domain images (or my own art) so that you would be free to print them yourself. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Yv8j-YwUa9L36NA5CRAv_Kpq_uRPMQ0MPUJ-uf0WR3Yv77JcEcjxUJsqVLLDPGBc-xgC2JVp5zhXCUhsSQioKotTUB2dMsrrrgJRrTsuJ-Skg8dSd0BAViXnzJYiqSJNkhh5R5pxBsMYdZoqLdwcXsONw12pwKXQ646ZtMNljvrwJIAv-8YBoZ4xvGfE/s3024/IMG_6622.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Yv8j-YwUa9L36NA5CRAv_Kpq_uRPMQ0MPUJ-uf0WR3Yv77JcEcjxUJsqVLLDPGBc-xgC2JVp5zhXCUhsSQioKotTUB2dMsrrrgJRrTsuJ-Skg8dSd0BAViXnzJYiqSJNkhh5R5pxBsMYdZoqLdwcXsONw12pwKXQ646ZtMNljvrwJIAv-8YBoZ4xvGfE/w640-h640/IMG_6622.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I ordered simple cotton bags for the children to put each object in (fyi, I got 4x6 bags, but 5x7 would have been a better choice) and added a tag that they labeled "Stations of the Cross" and wrote their name (important since they will look exactly alike). Practically speaking, the set would be easier for preschoolers to use at home if they were in a box, rather than having them dump the bag out when you are planning on using them. But the bags were a simple and affordable way to package them for the activity at church, and then parents can always change up the storage when they take them home. The rock, nail, cross, and medal are also choking hazards for little ones, so if you are making these without parents present, it might be a good idea to give them a heads up before those items get lost around their house! ;)</p><p><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;">Here is the list of objects according to each Station: </span><span>(You can obviously switch these up based on supplies you have on hand or your own creative ideas!)<br /></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Station 1- Jesus is Condemned to Death- <b>Rope </b>for His arrest (piece of twine)</li><li>Station 2- Jesus Takes Up His Cross- <b>Cross </b>(small wooden cross)</li><li>Station 3- Jesus Falls the First Time- <b>Bandage </b>(I wrote a #1 on the bandaids, the kids stuck them on a purple card before putting in their bag)</li><li>Station 4- Jesus Meets His Mother- <b>Miraculous Medal</b></li><li>Station 5- Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus- <b>Helping hand</b> (image of a hand, but this would be a good one to trace and cut out your own hand)</li><li>Station 6- Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus- <b>Veronica </b>prayer card (block print made by me)</li><li>Station 7- Jesus Falls the Second Time- <b>Bandage </b>(Bandaid with #2)</li><li>Station 8- Jesus Meets The Women of Jerusalem- <b>Tissue </b>for the tears of the weeping women</li><li>Station 9- Jesus Falls the Third Time- <b>Bandage </b>(Bandaid with #3)</li><li>Station 10- Jesus is Stripped of His Clothes- Piece of <b>cloth</b></li><li>Station 11- Jesus is nailed to the Cross- <b>Nails </b>(we added one large nail to reduce the chance of them falling on the floor and getting lost. Three large nails would be even better)</li><li>Station 12- Jesus Dies on the Cross- <b>Crucifix </b>(we used a picture, but adding a small crucifix would be great)</li><li>Station 13- Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross- <b>Pieta </b>image</li><li>Station 14- Jesus is Laid in the Tomb- <b>Stone </b>for the stone rolled in front of the tomb</li></ul><div>I had some of these items already on hand- like the nails, stones, miraculous medals, twine, and cloth. I was able to print the images at our parish office, so I only needed to purchase the <a href="https://amzn.to/3TjnEte" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bags</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/4c17ITY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">crosses</a>, (affiliate links) and bandaids, which worked out to about <b>$.60 a child</b>, so quite inexpensive! We also gave every family a copy of this <a href="https://amzn.to/3Ij5BNu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stations of the Cross book</a> to make it easier for them to pray at home.</div><div><br /></div><div>We set up each Station in order and the children went down the line to collect their items. Parents walked with their younger children, and I loved listening to them read the name of the Station to their child while pointing to the art, and then read the description from the table tent with the short meaning of the object.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdffNwvx_AjySAQoXm54k6iIsEyBXpv4OFZvvT2NFaYFN31FP-3KlnOWZiP92QB7GQsoRZ3dBEfXBDqBVKDcBVdVZ8WiolsQ7Lr2hS5yrvhETyO5qmldSTrH2v8UPJI-kR61J9JmGfXIRru1qd9rgxxDA3kpqI6fNZkO9wiEGYT-7oVv73y0ThgN-SAkvV/s4032/IMG_6559.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdffNwvx_AjySAQoXm54k6iIsEyBXpv4OFZvvT2NFaYFN31FP-3KlnOWZiP92QB7GQsoRZ3dBEfXBDqBVKDcBVdVZ8WiolsQ7Lr2hS5yrvhETyO5qmldSTrH2v8UPJI-kR61J9JmGfXIRru1qd9rgxxDA3kpqI6fNZkO9wiEGYT-7oVv73y0ThgN-SAkvV/w480-h640/IMG_6559.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p></p><div>If you'd like to make these with a group, here are copies of all of the printables I made!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S8oLgt7euQLxzOkUH3uBSvf3UmGpQDkl/view" target="_blank">Hands-on Stations of the Cross List</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S8oLgt7euQLxzOkUH3uBSvf3UmGpQDkl/view" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHqhp-vk4W3r0TtPduBQJUh1TVeK-sVASJFiXkXCJaZJpbATbT8vhnseXryB2Cf4IXv8LL-UKccT8-BgBNMf37VaImBEmHOXWEbFBYRwCaoOx7UzOSDjtp7mS9ov_-YJy-wAmAgAzYpxPylzyjCeVgoTbwUD8ylApUFhbRfQ2EAT30Dp2rSAokT-ugTu9/s320/Stations%20Symbols%20List.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1smSMSMJARLZ_iVUS_hwTZ_vXR3sqAg-A/view" target="_blank">Stations of the Cross Mini Posters</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1smSMSMJARLZ_iVUS_hwTZ_vXR3sqAg-A/view" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="885" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFL2B8P2HjWRiFpZ91_LxXJCnwLYPu4PQHvcImJraHif31LnfLUymgXsTL9zYR1Ou0RwPj6b48RKoTmiOH_v5cuf5_3VGEyli2zfE-hCgeKEGKNqZsZFIUNeOx2sr_uBG0zbdzpFAELNZJwKLF-vqanfVmQ5d1Tzr9H8tFMqTfVrVQrtfFPQbcM_YDF93/s320/Stations%20of%20the%20Cross%20Mini%20Posters.png" width="253" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/10ixu0Dq-7xIZ2rM1cH5V51o9bhJaLOGg/view" target="_blank">Hands-on Stations of the Cross Table Tents</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/10ixu0Dq-7xIZ2rM1cH5V51o9bhJaLOGg/view" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="867" data-original-width="697" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4LRqQzbOpPzv2DME5zROM9DyTPBhfelbYZ-LxDe7jh0zGd1H1BJkTcW03Jn7f-3ZrgYcU8BxiVZFXHl0-AuKTl-JMJd04sNHsPL-8BMCjqVzF1dEQ257BVwKUk4ej_lHUA0jpQ_tA0lS_48LcNKZ4DvEIKYLkSFvVIZdTN4KmAKbr1gHFOHaBWDbKymXR/s320/Station%20Symbols%20Table%20Tents.png" width="257" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DfkPjAsOc5e6ZPK64vkmr0TIySmrOIEr/view" target="_blank">Station 4: Miraculous Medals</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DfkPjAsOc5e6ZPK64vkmr0TIySmrOIEr/view" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMjpk4JZ4lMHXc1NAJkOo5qvW5iCoWrYBtZYYJMZ9tdWfK1s6CmNy3OdSQX0iF3dkxwKemjZIIqEXm4u5eKwj4hvDsZJOvS1KX-ioMysMaRldlxVL2uG2f-kU4cHYMziYUrWdEtIumaYkMhuLCMHb1h2kPQ7yOkhw7MXh4sSudjpYpe6UM9VbTlNO0xq8Q/s320/Station%204-%20Miraculous%20Medals.jpg" width="247" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href=" https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H9jT9ShO-yaKvA25lKAtLRCFPOQJb8Nn/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Station 5: Helping Hand</a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href=" https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H9jT9ShO-yaKvA25lKAtLRCFPOQJb8Nn/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQDz7_0-Ul1dP9QcavsSt8P0vjl8HlCbcMtOWwJ8qkxVk0wVE9ncQSOT58MDU_RcEKy9jEYo2htuKDajWkGSlBptqQKwjfFaGjaVuyEwi7aBlVBHOHUWqddnSxu7QqUeU9TpS9EnxKyoUuTH_2Ip_fMRFs7xN5S4qW_r7iDtVKAxpdzkZrWfDvTaM7Wl-I/s320/Station%205-%20Helping%20Hand.jpg" width="247" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FTBjigQ_jEefBRPdlJPlQgMjoDxO0OqI/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">Station 6: Veronica</a> (Also available for you as a print <a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/08/st-veronica-block-print-feast-day-712.html" target="_blank">here</a>)</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FTBjigQ_jEefBRPdlJPlQgMjoDxO0OqI/view?usp=drive_link" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBoiXUCfBtM7vcLLu_9XNf19zsYpULQGqJruFt5hyphenhyphenkQB9MG8jw6GrMGyAX1owKjQAeBsnckvYwRE1DcYLwouzFmMOJjmtouLKeXd0li1AMw7j8AIYPBjzw9da4tnNmrh6_r4yUPunvJ6utNzMa27vucs_bDLtvjAUffIS7oDHgMUsnUFGkM8dbXiUdS6J/s320/Station%206-%20Veronica.jpg" width="247" /></a></div></div><div><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1baomk7VDe6_J1PJ5iga24Au8KN_dCY5F/view" target="_blank">Station 12: Crucifix</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1baomk7VDe6_J1PJ5iga24Au8KN_dCY5F/view" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiawZXf3ISCqbl8oGDHelxk5haG23WkR8rm8jJWakm_myaPN9gFQfU-rvFbfd4clGW10CbqWCY0A9cOqPd6CWTG5asKSQ_YilWvEmb7B0LepY-xgOt73RiCpegLLT-ViQOhjHj41E8IdV9N0TN-98Wl88m4qlINhp2YQiv2ue8502LL2otgXciTf6aXr_kY/s320/Station%2012-%20Crucifix2.jpg" width="247" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CE4ZIm_YC8B_aLa4ccnx0qegxSeCggfm/view" target="_blank">Station 13: Pieta</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CE4ZIm_YC8B_aLa4ccnx0qegxSeCggfm/view" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ2BL2hMo3vke9IiuuyBoAHfwNDh_e8TaaOVYTEf6PJqYKHXyBLr5oxbCROGkLxFPAXW8UApmPbpAwZjYiSGH-JdCDuSLV_uYV7xVvzh4ZmhH9wnvqWBuRMTa98LzhrN7M_eli1IDHWM0_WZuEX8WNIcipivN3odGBNUvwTjjJym_u9Tc2CmIgoe2V5-2c/s320/Station%2013-%20Pieta.jpg" width="247" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>You may also like this printable <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QQR74mEPguPKQgSiyHQH0yED7b377OVF/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">Prayer before a Crucifix card</a>, which is a handy way to get kids involved in praying group Stations even when they aren't able to follow the book the congregation is leading:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QQR74mEPguPKQgSiyHQH0yED7b377OVF/view?usp=drive_link" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSytwgxKup0wFFv7GwhyphenhyphenOY45GyTiivZSp7opEUCXB0QtxXRDUOVnqOVtBqlK3ySSp3yTTGxWIJWGdPgfpAyv7gQM3u2HyVkIfebsm5LsSWjVBhuS0Icguu1DzfYyvpHKrue2pTPP29Nof261jcrw2n8yCAJ1xoc0hKkfCMjV9nILd-8O7ci11PF4OHeWo/w400-h309/Prayer%20Before%20a%20Crucifix.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-78464537333575297082024-02-09T20:15:00.003-06:002024-03-12T23:02:55.268-05:00We Have a Pope- My New Book!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/we-have-a-pope/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="2320" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoV6zgNzfnvXNUOvOlJjrDYAZCDq0qnFNGPukNwYWu19G2NpNdYioLYBhYo2okMyExaHPvz-9wp3YTKkNxQ2uzrAFxjxs7DYti5HdOz8uV85wrdfYudXrZuKNMlvXkx5QSEY0vGq-YrSBKjz6islErluVtHHBp8aYNwbZkzI9H1KpGjRe8PrXmra4bC1uM/w640-h640/IMG_6181.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Surprise- I have a new book! <a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/we-have-a-pope/" target="_blank">We Have a Pope</a> is a beautifully illustrated picture book (dream fulfilled to do a project with the talented <a href="https://www.studiosenn.com/" target="_blank">Kortnee Senn</a>) and my hope is that it helps little (and big) Catholics appreciate the legacy of St. Peter and the gift of the papacy. Beginning when Jesus calls Peter to hold the keys of the Kingdom and continuing until today, the book also gives a peek into what happens during a papal conclave. Set in Vatican City, the pages share a look at St. Peter’s Square, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel. It’s available for <a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/we-have-a-pope/" target="_blank">preorder now</a> from The St. Paul Center and will release on February 22nd, the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter!</p><p>Here are a few sneak peeks inside, as well as the book description and a couple of the endorsements. (The book has an <a href="https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/dictionary/index.cfm?id=34128" target="_blank">imprimatur </a>as well- all my books do!)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6NfMrCGB383C6Gk-_VpXuVIJPOaTH2deRA-9l4AYtsRXndiwQ1-doJUTOJScuUiPI-zoSXGwzYefHGfpkhM0dX3Qu-7zSKdrjEq1ZRG6iFL0yUEcWEUYGKoB3CwSYil3-oG4qwy2XL-_70KxtpjojdhdqY-ACU9KZSKiQcwx8cUYD-pP5Iq9baM7UEdwY/s1523/WeHaveAPope_11_crop.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1523" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6NfMrCGB383C6Gk-_VpXuVIJPOaTH2deRA-9l4AYtsRXndiwQ1-doJUTOJScuUiPI-zoSXGwzYefHGfpkhM0dX3Qu-7zSKdrjEq1ZRG6iFL0yUEcWEUYGKoB3CwSYil3-oG4qwy2XL-_70KxtpjojdhdqY-ACU9KZSKiQcwx8cUYD-pP5Iq9baM7UEdwY/w640-h448/WeHaveAPope_11_crop.png" width="640" /></a></div><p><i>It’s time to elect a pope!</i></p><p><i>Welcome to St. Peter’s Square in the heart of the Vatican, where cardinals are arriving from every corner of the globe. They have come to elect a new pope.</i></p><p><i>We Have a Pope is a gorgeously illustrated children’s book by beloved author Katherine Bogner and illustrator Kortnee Senn.</i></p><p><i>Discover the history of the papacy and how a new pope is chosen in We Have a Pope. See inside the walls of the Sistine Chapel and watch from St. Peter’s square as the whole Catholic Church waits to hear the words “Habemus papem—we have a pope!”</i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyZsnI5Ic0MByahtVv6xVnhypG0vX-2i4giprl9Yzn9C5Ww5AYNG71OBoVh5iYpFgltFDnVbOZaWksbNivEH1deYiQ6_yyV6m4-wXiqwjqtzx4Vljn-n-xDfqC175UOdBbOuMjn4pFPBkFJ3xT31z6Yd8ejgtGGvoqGaBLzdZNpq0yfmmBEomu6KSf1q3/s1498/WeHaveAPope_12_crop.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1091" data-original-width="1498" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyZsnI5Ic0MByahtVv6xVnhypG0vX-2i4giprl9Yzn9C5Ww5AYNG71OBoVh5iYpFgltFDnVbOZaWksbNivEH1deYiQ6_yyV6m4-wXiqwjqtzx4Vljn-n-xDfqC175UOdBbOuMjn4pFPBkFJ3xT31z6Yd8ejgtGGvoqGaBLzdZNpq0yfmmBEomu6KSf1q3/w640-h466/WeHaveAPope_12_crop.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><i>"A beautiful collaboration between two of my favorite Catholic creators! This book is a charming and informative behind-the-scenes look at how the Catholic Church elects a new pope, vibrantly illustrated. Perfect for classrooms, homeschools, and any home with a love for Catholic traditions and practices.” -<a href="https://catholicallyear.com/" target="_blank">Kendra Tierney</a>, Mother of Ten, Author of The Catholic All Year Compendium </i></p><p><i>“A delight for the mind, soul, and eyes! With bright, reverent, captivating illustrations, We Have a Pope is such a teaching-rich, unique picture book, one from which both adults and children will learn. I can’t wait to read and reread it to my own children and to recommend the book to others!” -<a href="https://katiewarner.com/" target="_blank">Katie Warner</a>, Bestselling Author of the First Faith Treasury Series</i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgM9PpOt9keSbxr733dDmKwUzDhrCLEU-VueGq4SNM6Lv9bo6XJKDo5zNzQk7uSGrNolfnX-n93KDag_6QBoT2pTxhAxsNCNJieLyVtjHle1rupflrmm9zoMTYFMUhCZ7iEgKe4kIN4onP8nnGoYrfLuTTmHLmlT4HNPN5VAvow13Lc5sqBJUhKmBM-34U/s1288/Interior%203.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="856" data-original-width="1288" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgM9PpOt9keSbxr733dDmKwUzDhrCLEU-VueGq4SNM6Lv9bo6XJKDo5zNzQk7uSGrNolfnX-n93KDag_6QBoT2pTxhAxsNCNJieLyVtjHle1rupflrmm9zoMTYFMUhCZ7iEgKe4kIN4onP8nnGoYrfLuTTmHLmlT4HNPN5VAvow13Lc5sqBJUhKmBM-34U/w640-h426/Interior%203.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/we-have-a-pope/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8OKI53PqgHCb3pGWun60v_L_oZJ1T6xueN3_XN-PJtZJ_Md9XNcvledYUFMD2ygfo-DVT8QoDb1FmRYX4ekE9dUUAVVl-lPqiK0JANfQk5YaKfJ4_D4LU_CrzOnTAWTFRypm2PcpoM-wIt7Yhi_gn87KVdO5PPC8BdMgImmYgQyJBU2_BBniMp2E3uat4/w494-h640/bonuses%20cover.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><p>And you know that I always offer resources to help you get the most out of my books! With your purchase of We Have a Pope directly from The St. Paul Center, you will receive a digital download with special bonus resources. (This will be sent directly from SPC with your order confirmation.)</p><p>This exclusive PDF includes printable coloring pages, prayer cards, papal trading cards, and more!</p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">You can <a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/we-have-a-pope/" target="_blank">preorder the book here</a> and it releases in less than two weeks!</span></b></p><p>(It is also available <a href="https://www.amazon.com/We-Have-Pope-Katherine-Bogner/dp/1645853632/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fNtbCOZrwIjW2AH3dQhWvDb9uOQVjtOwG5EJbarNB6L1Y_pwbLpyWDN7NbwmlqQxu_zYyF2NPzMJTf5NRJXzmgsrhaxKqW3L5F1ATZ8h2g4F_smzgYd_GHaE8fR0Kyg46S70FLDbA4min2JCsJEvjdUU_rJizEiXXvg9sRGjsbI1lbr-R78dHXiVO4Q7sjngDB4IcD_36B1df3m3bUZF-S1t2C5Id6sEIoobZX2MInw.MjVRocvgQEcLxFN3S8cdPekFT2JVn6P6pBh4whZkmcc&dib_tag=se&keywords=we+have+a+pope&qid=1710302378&sr=8-1" target="_blank">on Amazon here</a>, and it will be available as an ebook after the release date!)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/we-have-a-pope/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="699" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7sZq-HYDGIoxPq2X2wJgjng_L8WRv8htdviRW3wk6JHG1oRJms0Al5zqPl6Jmf2QNKnwqYlKE0Fmyvs_IYZguV6DV2J28JXmvns6k7pD-VxQE3XhIPyMQtWNkPtpL8-04AvPsiW_zDYqCb1_y_dOhAsOobeGy-Oe81fh8My7KJm4V7uUFOSS1cyapobfK/w640-h626/WeHaveAPope_04-768x768-square.png" width="640" /></a></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-33510045127639619992024-02-07T12:17:00.002-06:002024-02-09T13:23:15.760-06:00Books for Catholic Teens- Recs for Middle & High School<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdjC9XyjUL7jJjRlDpeo532yWENB1F1OUNJ9upmGKC_FKBqWDpNWa8w0ubJBP6vUXHMW2MOhxwDK9n6c_7BOSLn88WhyZfJjW4ldsvNX9E8Yg0lB7VaqqQ0UkNcFG2-YNgVcvNmipl1Nbfj6jp_18S5gDXQL7sWWeMtD-3eTDRRXDRNAUo-PZSAhjadcmF/s1275/Books%20Headers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1275" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdjC9XyjUL7jJjRlDpeo532yWENB1F1OUNJ9upmGKC_FKBqWDpNWa8w0ubJBP6vUXHMW2MOhxwDK9n6c_7BOSLn88WhyZfJjW4ldsvNX9E8Yg0lB7VaqqQ0UkNcFG2-YNgVcvNmipl1Nbfj6jp_18S5gDXQL7sWWeMtD-3eTDRRXDRNAUo-PZSAhjadcmF/w640-h640/Books%20Headers.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Books for Catholic Teens</span></b></div><div>Last week during Catholic Schools Week I opened up a question box on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katherine.bogner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, taking requests for "matchmaking" Catholic kids books. I'm still working my way through all of the responses- (you can see my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18011781782175993/" target="_blank">recommendations in this highlight</a>)- but by far the most popular request was for <b>books for teens</b>. Good novels for middle schoolers, gift books for Confirmation, fiction for older teens that isn't boring, Saint biographies that are relatable, etc. </div><div><br /></div><div>I don't have all the answers for this one- but I agree that this is a huge need in Catholic publishing. We have shelves full of beautiful Catholic picture books, but novels and texts that are attractive to today's teens? I think we have some work to do.</div><div><br /></div><div>But I do want to still share a list, because there absolutely are some great books out there. Some of the best novels I've seen for Catholic teens in the past couple of years have been self/independently published- which is awesome, but can make them harder to find. Also, we know that especially for high schoolers, I could list hundreds of adult books that they would be capable of reading. There are certainly books on the list below that were originally written for an adult audience. So I tried to limit what I shared to books that I have in my 6th-8th classroom, have recommended or gifted to high schoolers, etc. And as always, age and reading level is subjective when you have a kid interested in reading something. They can still benefit from reading an "easy" graphic novel to learn about a new Saint or might be willing to stretch themselves to read something a little more challenging to learn more about a topic they are curious about. <b>This list is far from complete and I'd be happy to continue to add to it as I think of more ideas (or if you share some with me via comments or emails!).</b></div><div><br /></div><div>This list contains Amazon Affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, I earn a small commission at no cost to you. I'd also love to encourage you to shop directly with the publisher or with your local bookshop, or try to request these at your local library! You can find my giant list of <a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/11/favorite-books-for-catholic-kids.html">Catholic Kid Books by topic here</a>.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Novels for Middle School<br /></b></span><a href="https://amzn.to/2G6Kxgl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miraculous! Catholic Mysteries for Kids- Swegart, Kathryn Griffin</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2YYCtSH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heavenly Hosts: Eucharistic Miracles for Kids- Griffin, Kathryn</a></div><a href="https://amzn.to/33razlB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">32 Days- Prozeller<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/2MgkBOS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wolf and the Shield- Smith, Sherry Weaver<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/31Bueh7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Island of the Two Trees- Kennelly, Brian<br /></a><a href="http://st.%20patrick%27s%20summer-%20hunt%2C%20marigold/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. Patrick's Summer- Hunt, Marigold<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/3Pzs4dJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Detective Thomas and the Biggest Question- Caitlin E Bootsma <br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/3r7zdme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Giorgio's Miracle, Laurie Schmitt<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/3wN1UsN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Champions of the Rosary- Laurie Schmitt<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/30xPoBH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lepanto's Lady- Laurie Schmitt<br /></a><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><a href="https://amzn.to/47J7kWA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Secret Princess: A Tale of Hope (The Catholic Fantasy Series)</a>-</u></span><u style="color: #0000ee;"><a href="https://amzn.to/47J7kWA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> J.C. Prins <br /></a></u><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/3984730425043117844/5646027555218554452#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Extreme Blindside, by Leslea Wahl<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/36960QI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Happens Next- Swinarski, Claire<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/3cdF7wY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kate In Between- Swinarski, Claire<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/3N2PXIW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Family and Other Skaters- Fiorella De Maria <br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/37dlNwZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Phantom of the Colosseum</a>- Sophie de Mullenheim<br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3fYmRdQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Lion for the Emperor- Sophie de Mullenheim<br /></a><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.ignatius.com/The-Mysterious-Goblet-P4030.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mysterious Goblet- Sophie de Mullenheim<br /></a></span><a href="https://amzn.to/3ylSeqx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Troubled Waters- Sophie de Mullenheim</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><a href="https://amzn.to/47S9h3I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Harwood Mysteries Series- Antony Barone Kolenc</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3wazhcT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Chronicles of Narnia Series- CS Lewis</a></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3ST2CSc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Will Wilder Book Series- Raymond Arroyo </a></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Novels for High School<a href="https://amzn.to/3ylSeqx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><br /></a></b></span><a href="https://amzn.to/30kCR4c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Most Dangerous Innocence- de Maria, Fiorella<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/3zoSNkc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hidden: Don't Fear the Unseen, Verity Lucia (Book #1)<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/3rGFDOK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secrets: The Truth Will Out, Verity Lucia (Book #2)<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/3Ri8lAy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brave Water- Sarah Robsdottir<br /></a><a href="https://zmthomas.com/books/octave-of-stars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Octave of Stars- Zephyr Thomas<br /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3unTjjE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Spear- Louis de Wohl</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3bdB7Lt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Woman in the Trees- Bell, Theoni</a></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3HRR9f4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Hiker's Guide to Purgatory- Michael Norton </a></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/493UKTb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Complete Father Brown Stories- G. K. Chesterton </a></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/49pDxUd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Screwtape Letters- CS Lewis</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/488l51n" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Great Divorce- CS Lewis</a></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/49pFO1x" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Space Trilogy (Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, That Hideous Strength)- C.S Lewis </a></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3Uxf8Ii" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lord of the Rings- JRR Tolkein</a></div><div><a href="https://ignatius.com/lepanto-lepp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lepanto- G.K. Chesterton</a></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/4bwmj9m" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ball and the Cross- G.K. Chesterton</a></div></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Saints/Biographies for Middle School</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2GZZyxU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Encounter the Saints Series from Pauline Books and Media</a> (any of series)</div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/31u763Z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vision Books Saints Series</a> (any of series)</div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2Z161yN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Series- Windealt, Mary Fabyan</a></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3s6gdHb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maria VonTrapp and Her Musical Family, Cheri Blomquist</a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3O4oypP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hugh O'Flaherty: The Irish Priest Who Resisted the Nazis- Fiorella De Maria<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/3ZbeFeO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An American Little Flower: Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich- GinaMarie Tennant </a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div><a href="https://holyheroes.com/products/blessed-carlo-acutis-the-amazing-discovery-of-a-teenager-in-heaven" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blessed Carlo Acutis: The Amazing Discovery of a Teenager in Heaven- Sabrina Arena Ferrisi</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3BEUV8c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carlo Acutis: The First Millennial Saint, Nicola Gori</a></div></div><div><a href="https://vianneyvocations.com/product/digital-disciple-carlo-acutis-and-the-eucharist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Digital Disciple: Carlo Acutis and the Eucharist</a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3GuNKmH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matron of Paris: The Story of Saint Genevieve- Phillip Campbell</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3OwHCgg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wounds of Love: The Story of Saint Padre Pio- Phillip Campbell</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3GaEUHh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louis and Zelie: The Holy Parents of St. Therese, Ginamaria Tennant</a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/463Ckkd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bl. Miriam Teresa Demjanovich- An American Little Flower- GinaMarie Tennant </a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2EA18IX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abba Moses- Votipka, Andrew</a></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3U8hxpd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Nicholas The Wonderworker- Andrew Votipka</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2NFVjhh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brilliant: 25 Catholic Scientists, Mathematicians, and Supersmart People</a>- David Michael Warren and Jaclyn Warren</div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2RliLlP" target="_blank">Our Friends in Heaven, Volume 1 & 2- The Daughters of St. Paul</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3Hq62nI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saints Around the World- Hunter-Kilmer, Meg</a></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/32HhjjJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Saint a Day: 365 True Stories of Faith and Heroism, Meredith Hines<br /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="color: black;"><a href="https://amzn.to/32HhjjJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ablaze: Stories of Daring Teen Saints- Swaim, Colleen</a></div><div style="color: black;"><a href="https://amzn.to/32HhjjJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiate: More Stories of Daring Teen Saints- Swaim, Colleen</a></div><div style="color: black;"><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2YHZ8Yb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Be a Hero- Harrell, Julia</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2YKNTfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Book of Saints and Heroes- Lang, Andrew</a></div><div><a href="http://amzn.to/2F9sukG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Shadow of His Wings, A Graphic Biography of Fr. Gereon Goldmann</a>, by Max Temesou</div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Saints/Biographies for High School</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/4bH0FzF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint John Paul The Great, His Five Loves- Jason Evert </a></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3OWXaeH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">He Leadeth Me- Walter J. Ciszek</a></div><div><div><div><a href="https://www.januaryjaneshop.com/products/humans-of-heaven" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Humans of Heaven- Jana Zuniga Pingel</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3SLZMy2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maximilian Kolbe: Saint of Auschwitz- Elaine Murray Stone</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3OAO4Ur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Gianna Molla: Wife, Mother, Doctor- Pietro Molla</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3SKXC1H" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chiara Corbella Petrillo- Simone Troisi </a></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/489iHaG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Confessions- St. Augustine</a></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/4bHppb1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Miracle of Father Kapaun: Priest, Soldier and Korean War Hero- Roy Wenzl</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3OCvbRg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Treasure in Clay: The Autobiography of Fulton J. Sheen</a></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3Uw491J" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lay Siege to Heaven- Louis de Wohl</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3w9skJb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Golden Thread- Louis de Wohl</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3w68dLZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Set All Afire- Louis de Wohl</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/4bqTNpQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Joyful Beggar- Louis de Wohl</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3StYnuO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Restless Flame- Louis de Wohl</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2RYCepw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christians Courageous-Roche, Aloysius<br /></a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2RYCepw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><div style="color: black;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2RYCepw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://amzn.to/3pmCYcA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Slave to Priest: The Inspirational Story of Father Augustine Tolton- Sr. Caroline Hemesath</a></div><div style="color: black;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3P9cp59" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Catholics on the Road to Sainthood- Michael Heinlein</a></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3nfN1it" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc- Mark Twain </a></div><div></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3teH2Nq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Dear Young Friends: Pope John Paul II Speaks to Youth on Life, Love, and Courage</a></div><div><div><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/3984730425043117844/5646027555218554452#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Martyred: the Story of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz by </a>Susan Tan</div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/43AA9m9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. Philomena: Powerful with God- Sr. Marie Helene Mohr S.C</a></div></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/46xQBGA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Man of the Beatitudes: Pier Giorgio Frassati- Luciana Frassati </a></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3LJOoyZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux</a></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2H1CnTY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ablaze: Stories of Daring Teen Saints- Swaim, Colleen</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/31vBsTA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiate: More Stories of Daring Teen Saints- Swaim, Colleen</a></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/34jAFMi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pray for Us: 75 Saints who Sinned, Suffered, and Struggled on Their Way to Holiness, Meg Hunter-Kilmer</a></div></div></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3ragoyK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In Caelo et in Terra: 365 Days with the Saints</a>- The Daughters of St. Paul</div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3lWFi2m" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Complaints of the Saints- Hill, Sr. Mary Lea</a></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/49tdw6f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Son Carlo: Carlo Acutis Through the Eyes of His Mother- Antonia Salzano Acutis </a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Saint Graphic Novels for Middle or High School</b></span></div><div><div></div></div></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2022/03/a-giant-stack-of-catholic-graphic-novels.html" target="_blank">Catholic Graphic Novels List</a>- Post with interior images and more details</span></b></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3KNlB9Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saints Chronicles Volume 1:</a> Sts. Patrick, Jerome Emiliani, Elizabeth Ann Seton, Henry Morse, and Joan of Arc</div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3MUP43p" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saints Chronicles Volume 2:</a> Sts. Anne Line, Brigid of Ireland, Francis of Assisi, Nicholas, and Pachomius</div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3ihmSte" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saints Chronicles Volume 3:</a> Sts. Anthony of Padua, Ava, Samson, Bernadette, and Charles Lwanga</div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3u19TSe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saints Chronicles Volume 4:</a> Sts. Willibrord, Margaret of Scotland, Rose of Lima, and Dominic</div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3KNnKSL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saints Chronicles Volume 5: </a>Sts. Ignatius of Loyola, Germaine of Pibrac, Pope Celestine V, Vincent de Paul, and Clare of Assisi</div></div><div><div><a href="http://amzn.to/2EkLpYp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. Francis of Assisi: Messenger of Peace</a></div><div><a href="https://paulinestore.com/st-joan-of-arc-quest-for-peace-3307-154310.html">Saint Joan of Arc: Quest for Peace</a> (out of stock on Amazon, available at Pauline Books & Media)</div><div><a href="http://amzn.to/2F9W4GF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Bernadette: The Miracle of Lourdes</a> (seems to be out of print, could look for a used copy)</div><div><a href="https://paulinestore.com/mother-teresa-of-kolkata-saint-among-poor-3160-172340.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mother Teresa of Kolcutta: Saint Among the Poor </a>(out of stock on Amazon, available at Pauline Books & Media)</div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3wcjp7Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. Bernadette of Lourdes: The Girl Who Saw Mary</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3q9jNzU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Teresa of Avila: God's Trouble Maker</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3MXVf6E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. Clare of Assisi: Runaway Rich Girl</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3wcJi7s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. John the Baptist: A Voice Crying Out in the Desert</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/35XfIbp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Nicholas: God's Gift Giver</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3tdrib6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Philip Neri: The Laughing Saint</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3wcFYJp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Legend of Saint Christopher: Quest for a King</a></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/36pBPH1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maximilian Kolbe: The Saint of Auschwitz</a>, by Jean-Francois Vivier, Illustrated by Joel Costes</div><div><a href="https://www.ltp.org/products/details/FRAT/father-augustus-tolton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fr. Augustus Tolton: The First Recognized Black Catholic Priest in America</a>, by Corinna Laughlin and Maria Laughlin</div></div><div><a href="https://martyrsoflafloridamissions.org/gift-shop#!/Graphic-Novel-Paperback-English/p/174778049/category=0" target="_blank"><span>The Martyrs of La Florida: A Heroic Story of Catholic Faith</span></a></div><div><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Theology/Q&A for Middle School</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2MXtP4n" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loyola Kids Books of Catholic Signs and Symbols- Welborn, Amy</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3ieBDgs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Life of Jesus</a> (Graphic Novel)- Alex Ben</div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3u4ucOq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Comic Book Bible: The Gospel of Luke </a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3IadF0F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Comic Book Bible: Acts of the Apostles</a></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/32gEwFT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holy Mysteries: 12 Investigations into Extraordinary Cases- Sophie de Mullenheim</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2S4mMsL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Pocket Guide to Sacramental Reconciliation</a></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3fbTuXw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Holy Mass: On Earth as it is in Heaven- ONeill, Kevin and Mary</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2Vnvu5C" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sacraments in Action</a> (Includes Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation)</div></div><div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2KsErqj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anointed- Pope Francis</a></div><div><a href="https://golepress.com/product/who-is-the-holy-spirit/" target="_blank">Who is the Holy Spirit?</a></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2Vnvu5C" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sacraments in Action</a> (Includes Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation)</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2YSkjC0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catechism on the Seven Sacraments: Building Blocks of Faith Series- ONeill, Kevin and Mary</a></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/products/catholic-social-teaching-for-youth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catholic Social Teaching for Youth- Catholic Sprouts<br /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="color: black;"><a href="https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/products/catholic-social-teaching-for-youth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Story of Mary: From the Dawn of Time to Today- Phillip Campbell </a></div><div style="color: black;"><a href="https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/products/catholic-social-teaching-for-youth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great Missionaries throughout the Ages- Gaelle Tertrais</a></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3SMx1kX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holy Mysteries!: 12 Investigations into Extraordinary Cases- Sophie de Mullenheim</a></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/4blGGpM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Truth Is Out There: Brendan & Erc in Exile, Volume 1- Amadeus</a></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3w5Afai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Big Picture: Brendan and Erc in Exile, Volume 2- Amadeus</a></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3HMVz78" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weapons of War: Brendan and Erc in Exile, Volume 3- Amadeus </a></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/48aXey1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theology of His Body / Theology of Her Body: Discovering the Strength and Mission of Masculinity/Discovering the Beauty and Mystery of Femininity- Jason Evert </a></div></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Theology/Q&A for High School</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3SDauWC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Second Greatest Story Ever Told-<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Michael E. Gaitley</span></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2YJAfLM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Look it Up!- Alampi, Janet</a></div></span></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2YUwnm3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, St. Mary's Press<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/2YCU9rz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YOUCAT<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/2KrDxdx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Church Rocks!- Hill, Mary Lea<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/31tQqto" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Did Adam & Eve Have Belly Buttons?- Pinto & Evert<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/2YFqP3z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Did Jesus Have a Last Name?- Pinto & Evert<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/31y5RAR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask the Bible Geek- Hart, Mark<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/31x1pCs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blessed Are the Bored in Spirit- Hart, Mark<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/2GXLQMk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Totally Catholic- Glavich, Mary Kathlessn<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/2YQzJL9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">100 Things Every Catholic Teen Should Know<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/31zh8ky" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Strangeness of Truth- Ference, Fr. Damian<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/345Yp2V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The First Christians- Hunt, Marigold<br /></a><a href="https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/products/catholic-social-teaching-for-youth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catholic Social Teaching for Youth- Catholic Sprouts<br /></a><a href="https://vianneyvocations.com/product/learn-to-discern-high-school-vocations-workbook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn to Discern – High School Vocations Workbook</a></div><div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3fnzIZl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Compendium of Marian Devotions- Fr. Ed Broom</a></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3GcxpSa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Compendium of the Miraculous- Deacon Albert E. Graham </a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3RexKdU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Compendium of Sacramentals- Shaun McAfee</a></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/4blGGpM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Truth Is Out There: Brendan & Erc in Exile, Volume 1- Amadeus</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3w5Afai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Big Picture: Brendan and Erc in Exile, Volume 2- Amadeus</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3HMVz78" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weapons of War: Brendan and Erc in Exile, Volume 3- Amadeus </a></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3ugtTo5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theology of the Body for Beginners: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, Sex, and Gender- Christopher West</a></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://zmthomas.com/books/octave-of-stars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b>Prayer</b></span><b>/Journals/Devotionals</b><b> for Middle School</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://golepress.com/product/jesse-tree-advent-journal/">The Jesse Tree Advent Journal</a>, Lumen Ecclesiae Press<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3r6d9IH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Through the Year with Jesus- Bogner, Katherine</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://amzn.to/37YBD2k" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">15-Minute Stations of the Cross For Kids</a> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Written by Jared Dees and illustrated by Ezekiel Saucedo</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3LmCewu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Building Blocks of Faith Stations of the Cross</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3tOZkSa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stations of the Cross For Kids</a> by Regina Doman, illustrated by Chris Lewis</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div><div><a href="https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/collections/all/products/the-virtues-for-catholic-youth" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">The Virtues for Catholic Youth- Catholic Sprouts</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2YHZ8Yb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Be a Hero- Harrell, Julia</a></div><div><a href="https://golepress.com/product/life-of-christ/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Life of Christ Lectio Divina Journal</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, Education in Virtue</span></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/33Cksx4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Be Yourself! Journal</a> for Catholic Girls, Amy Brooks</div><div><div><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/3984730425043117844/5646027555218554452#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Be Yourself, A Journal for Catholic Boys, Amy Brooks</a></div><div><a href="https://prayerwinechocolate.com/product/from-gods-plan-to-your-plan-a-bible-study-for-boys/" target="_blank">From God’s Plan to Your Plan: a Bible Study for Boys, Amy Brooks<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/2GYEPuu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To Hear His Voice Mass Journal</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/34gqumS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Made for Greatness: A Growth Mindset Journal for Courageous Catholic Youth,</a> Ginny Kochis</div></div></div><div><div><a href="https://www.thyolivetree.com/products/a-painted-rosary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Painted Rosary, Kate Frantz</a></div><div><a href="https://www.thyolivetree.com/products/a-stained-glass-rosary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Stained Glass Rosary, Kate Franz</a></div></div></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Prayer/Journals/Devotionals for High School</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3jlBQNB">Joy to the World- Stefanick, Chris</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3lbxQQ1">Advent and Christmas One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens</a>, Katie Prejean McGrady & Tommy McGrady</div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2YDNJZt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lent: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens- Prejean McGrady, Katie</a></div><div><div><div><a href="https://store.pauline.org/english/books/the-way-of-the-cross" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Way of the Cross: Discovery Mercy with St. Longinus- Sofie, Rev. J. Francis</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/31x5OFu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mary's Way of the Cross- Furey, Richard</a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2YDDK6o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Way of the Cross- Sheen, Fulton J.</a></div></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3ChLPfZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ee;">The Catholic All Year Prayer Companion: The Liturgical Year in Practice- Tierney, Kendra</span></a></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3b8csIe" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Cultivating Virtue: Self Mastery With the Saints</a></div></div><div><div><a href="http://catholic%20youth%20prayer%20book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catholic Youth Prayer Book</a><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/2H0yeQj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YOUCAT Prayer Book</a><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/2XIoSQm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jesus Speaking</a>, Gabrielle Bossis</div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2D0Lzta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prompt Me to Pray, Monica McConkey<br /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/2YZqDeZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Manual for Eucharistic Adoration</a><br /><a href="https://golepress.com/product/life-of-christ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Life of Christ Lectio Divina Journal</a>, Education in Virtue</div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2DBYLED" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Encounter: How I Met Jesus in Prayer, Chika Anyanwu</a></div><div><a href="https://madisondiocese.org/hearttoheart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heart to Heart: A Guide to Prayer for Catholic Teens</a></div><div><a href="https://notsoformulaic.com/product/ora-et-labora-a-rule-of-life-for-catholic-youth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ora et Labora: A Rule of Life for Catholic Youth- Ginny Kochis</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3GyZ2GZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All I Am- Caroline Pignat</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/37l7JTx">The Plans God Has for You: Hopeful Lessons for Young Women- Amy Smith</a><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3gZSQYu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Choose The Sky: A Scriptural Devotion for Women, Emily Wilson</a></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3HS7lgk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">33 Days to Morning Glory- Michael E. Gaitley </a></div></div><div><div><a href="https://www.thyolivetree.com/products/a-painted-rosary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Painted Rosary, Kate Frantz</a></div><div><a href="https://www.thyolivetree.com/products/a-stained-glass-rosary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Stained Glass Rosary, Kate Franz</a></div></div></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-39200433160251379942024-02-06T11:18:00.000-06:002024-02-06T11:18:01.676-06:00Lent Radiant Roundup<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxxdvzdaSAwY5ESfyujfYtH5hjSxTDcbRaQaMVLsXBfTwZqzSaLhRvKdrMd_hiT4-3Qnnpiqp4Z61CMAbhz_N05WcVJGKC3MZVOCLzJSRdVwDBbrSFLwxtC4pShruf98y5IbR6BnbFd92JhHzPfXh6eSYBs9KFoxqBj7XTqAo2aY_vBPNmczTXVHcBRA/s1275/lent%20header.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1275" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxxdvzdaSAwY5ESfyujfYtH5hjSxTDcbRaQaMVLsXBfTwZqzSaLhRvKdrMd_hiT4-3Qnnpiqp4Z61CMAbhz_N05WcVJGKC3MZVOCLzJSRdVwDBbrSFLwxtC4pShruf98y5IbR6BnbFd92JhHzPfXh6eSYBs9KFoxqBj7XTqAo2aY_vBPNmczTXVHcBRA/w640-h640/lent%20header.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><div><br />It's almost time for Lent to begin! Ash Wednesday is on February 14th. If you are looking for some ways to bring the beauty of the prayer, fasting and almsgiving to your children or students, here's a whole roundup of ideas: </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>First up, here are some favorite posts:</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2017/02/lent-pray-fast-give-printable.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDi3vpYEV8ThAEjEWErQpso1tHx4lvuyDF0F7vuqLGBjADyizos03XbIbUQzYUrGJ-lPRbPDEzahNLIx-AJAmS4z0yPUZRLdvEuPV3xyDEfvmC-C5tgzCSxrWfmjc6EfxfNHJBitmhrb-vb2sqJ4D5LoiAmFWhWCVBD3Wy0ye6Um2Ornjjcta7lZbpbA/w400-h400/IMG_7922.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2017/02/lent-pray-fast-give-printable.html" target="_blank">Lent: Pray, Fast, Give Foldable</a>* (Also in <a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/02/ideas-for-lenten-season.html" target="_blank">Spanish </a>and <a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/02/pray-fast-give-activity-in-portuguese.html" target="_blank">Portuguese</a>)<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2015/02/what-lent-looks-like.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1236" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcmu7f2wgHqIVOl09Wyix918ehUEQ7VMICnM-dl3B_vx-iGOEGaCS_V6PqkS0aEFc0kZrz2GxTDcvkiqobJke-Il6llZskOROH9-8KtLYVgW7lEVaQFfg4nNttiGLM63K_sslZagCydA7WdKFiNiSOZXoLYkokkN0iXE4dSnf52u7SL7oVB1fAm5WQuw/w309-h400/What%20Lent%20Looks%20Like%20Lavender.jpg" width="309" /></a></div><div><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/02/what-lent-looks-like.html" target="_blank">What Lent Looks Like</a>* Coloring Page/Printable</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2022/04/the-best-stations-of-cross-books-for.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPk0zO34s7KSeBLwsdL4bMn2-wOC1Z4IEV8jUsnSpe8FgekbbTGsR0ADus7TdE7DpUoC0MoU2fqexUr3upXretyyZbcLGcrRGDqnIo2wjvBwuD-JQiTy12wuDBem7JNwM38GPRm0O3uNGLETlPvtgJW7ekTVNRKc6hEq80wgUdMlGfEC6Ri10o2JnF-g/w400-h400/stations%20cover.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2022/04/the-best-stations-of-cross-books-for.html" target="_blank">Best Stations of the Cross Books for Kids</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2015/02/lent-youth-group-lessons-links-and.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI8TlvDshVuVklkzGk2lAYxgzvy0VE6LiyM1J9GPt58yiiBq9_ZFOHSMoJNMtwH2XD_NEWE7hqTq_ZoeP8iKq_mR5JDILDq-OjOqtc9ClDxbeN0VX9qpJNYNPVGVtNSObOF2zPIZAUQik6xptPG8QL-ucnm3WCgJ8MMWli1xo5ydXgTPfiameQX7Z6HA/w300-h400/IMG_0572.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/02/lent-youth-group-lessons-links-and.html" target="_blank">Give Up & Take Up*</a>: Lent Youth Group Lesson, Videos, and Resources<br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/02/lenten-visio-divina-gallery-walk.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0sJHGtl5CwS4gozLAuCrxE0TWls6K__AjdAHFHvdeWhaVKwgNHj3yge5bvWhbaQUhn65kB-Gji9Qt4cV8g9aVWPRmrLb4stQTzQzMo0NKZA8ox8rt_-RBcX_upgJ6MebJjkpUdyIbRl-hgvvKeyHGFRbrH8t1UM5yg6qDwzT3pFT-AhcX-mP9uuHsLQ/w400-h400/IMG_9130.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/02/lenten-visio-divina-gallery-walk.html" target="_blank">Lenten Art Gallery Walk & Visio Divina</a></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2016/02/from-kids-for-kids-practical-ideas-for.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="601" data-original-width="464" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ1QPYTjWgZSbFV2kdgG9HKYushNFj7YO3gCnzLU0pscnv-ILsL_iJ-akwugtxuu2G06jf2sYEvs4zqaXK_aGn1yrV6cwTz32bCi2iZsclbAxaF19wugXf2SbU_sLMW1b2W0lF1-m5ctVRQejvYF7bgeHIaGD783JVWUcKZXaQAAP9tX6QA0N9bjn97A/w309-h400/practicals%202.JPG" width="309" /></a></div><div><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2016/02/from-kids-for-kids-practical-ideas-for.html" target="_blank">Practical Ideas for Lenten Acts of Mercy using the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy</a> *<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>And tons more Lenten posts: </b></span></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/02/ideas-for-lenten-season.html" target="_blank">Lent: Ideas for 40 Days</a>* (Roundup Post of Links)<br /></div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sSfyod9t_0eQiUcus5l0gFEMmV6VCE3SxhUnNRsTARI/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Lent Family Weekly Plan*</a>- Sunday Gospels and Fasting/Giving using the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy (editable)</div></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/03/lenten-prayer-challenge-with-editable.html" target="_blank">Lenten Prayer Challenge Board</a>* (Also editable)<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/03/sunset-shadow-stations-of-cross-art.html" target="_blank">Stations of the Cross Sunset & Silhouette art project</a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/02/the-significance-of-sign-of-cross.html" target="_blank">The Significance of the Sign of the Cross Study*<br /></a><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/03/lent-notes-foldable.html" target="_blank">Lent Notes Foldable*</a><br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/03/lent-word-cloud.html" target="_blank">Lent Word Cloud*</a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2019/03/lent-looks-different-classroom.html" target="_blank">Lent Looks Different </a>(Classroom decorations)<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/03/using-stations-of-cross-as-inspiration.html" target="_blank">Using the Stations of Cross as Inspiration for Acts of Charity Foldable*</a><br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-sound-of-lent.html" target="_blank">The Sound of Lent</a>: A Lent Playlist<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2016/02/a-video-playlist-for-season-of-lent.html" target="_blank">Videos for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter: </a>A playlist<br /><a href="http://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2015/02/lent-youth-group-lessons-links-and.html" target="_blank">Lent Youth Group Resources</a><br /><a href="http://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2018/03/katie-reads-10-ideas-for-lent-and-holy.html" target="_blank">Books for Lent and Holy Week for Kids and Adults</a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/02/memento-mori-classroom-lesson-with.html" target="_blank">Memento Mori & The Bone Church Lesson, Slides, and Reflection Sheet*</a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Here are a few ideas for Holy Week and the Triduum if you like to plan ahead!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/03/holy-week-at-home-editable-schedule-and.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1275" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyai2FwOims1hnmBWWFIwm8_6KZeUw-HzAFiBg4S1tiJVtUMYjBUI5-CFh3NeUTmn8CV_8IyROcY_u1xLG0ncJk4mNZVqOsgDoPD7JthPUfwQ_71glAx8oBQHpMf4RW8TAoYcOtjtNZrLtxANEpA87nWgur7OBnZM1S79LgF5uZKPFknrNNRwxIPe6Jw/w400-h400/holy%20week%20journal%20cover2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/03/holy-week-journal-and-activities-in.html" target="_blank">Holy Week Family Retreat & Journal*</a> (In English, Spanish, and French, and with an editable schedule)<br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2015/03/what-triduum-looks-like.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmMZzI5Gb5zY2igJdoVEcvd2gjMrYbBfAOE9I3vJbGfUI4h4cltzjXUd9CvfFT4LuvNj5hcpf8_hgNvT0_7ibeXdAhxF4EVpDq7Hb0COqcsXCXNIYWUFhjpys0GqJxk-nYqHJFZYqb_DsXQupoWdKUJpC-kEi6Nw8L-H15y7CgtPjchvfkxhTNE7GJDA/w309-h400/What%20the%20Triduum%20Looks%20Like.jpg" width="309" /></a></div></div><div><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/03/what-triduum-looks-like.html" target="_blank">What the Triduum Looks Like</a>* Coloring Page/Printable<br /></div><div><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-passover-and-passion-youth-bible.html" target="_blank">Connecting the Passover and the Passion</a>*- A Youth Bible Study<br /></div><div><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2016/04/passion-and-resurrection-peg-doll-ideas.html" target="_blank">Passion & Resurrections Peg Doll Set</a><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2018/03/paschal-candle-craft-for-kids.html" target="_blank">Paschal Candle Craft for Kids</a><br /></div><div><br /></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-13276748935569443882024-02-01T09:23:00.001-06:002024-02-01T09:23:36.256-06:00February Radiant Roundup<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih8APufnnhhI9i-DM_Uypu5_Xlsinmq9TDlXhbrNZZDhsktS_0eQMYgNrUGUxul7WtZhQzLRj8XwAnNQKwZVhsGdCAAUp8PR_zeL396bvWEdJ_auKUpXxFclHMMuSwkgEExMrqSYsJQL2deFalibQEhJCtxawLYmbFTYdWRNmmEAJ_fixQ1XU9ATaAOg/s3300/february%20header.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2253" data-original-width="3300" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih8APufnnhhI9i-DM_Uypu5_Xlsinmq9TDlXhbrNZZDhsktS_0eQMYgNrUGUxul7WtZhQzLRj8XwAnNQKwZVhsGdCAAUp8PR_zeL396bvWEdJ_auKUpXxFclHMMuSwkgEExMrqSYsJQL2deFalibQEhJCtxawLYmbFTYdWRNmmEAJ_fixQ1XU9ATaAOg/w640-h436/february%20header.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><div>Happy February! We welcome in the month of the Holy Family during this short chunk of Ordinary Time. Here are some resources to enrich your home or classroom this month, including a look ahead at Lent, which begins on February 14th!</div><div>Resources with a * mean that they contain free printables (or shareable digital files).</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqUF-fKK1SMrhwRZfz0n5yk59D42K1NQE1t283MXgxzZVAa57wzeb5Xlz0lakYf1OLR5XI5Bjsddx5VewWxoUEGB-PDRaLOdBN31RGRX3p3uiBa9yldQeBKZAI6F1xAGq076xo-VDEOIHIPCogTYb_w4yBFW8yoShlD9a8VTNbAxnZGpl7QV8UjeRFuw=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqUF-fKK1SMrhwRZfz0n5yk59D42K1NQE1t283MXgxzZVAa57wzeb5Xlz0lakYf1OLR5XI5Bjsddx5VewWxoUEGB-PDRaLOdBN31RGRX3p3uiBa9yldQeBKZAI6F1xAGq076xo-VDEOIHIPCogTYb_w4yBFW8yoShlD9a8VTNbAxnZGpl7QV8UjeRFuw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Month of the Holy Family:</span></div></span></div><div><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2013/05/saints-coloring-pages-and-murals-holy.html" target="_blank">Holy Family Coloring Page*<br /></a><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2018/08/holy-family-hearts-embroidery-pattern.html">Holy Family Hearts Coloring Pages and Prayer Cards*<br /></a><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2018/08/holy-family-hearts-embroidery-pattern.html" target="_blank">Holy Family Hearts Embroidery Pattern*<br /></a><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2019/09/supporting-family-prayer-50-ways-to.html" target="_blank">50 Ways to Pray with Your Kids in 5 Minutes or Less*<br /></a><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/08/happy-home-ten-ways-to-encourage-parent.html" target="_blank">Ten Ways to Encourage Parent Involvement*</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDzT-qreQs505wodwSMyFJCfoky_hqE8yMGbhhjtt6_AMCQDuDUKB94yCVVz02ws7tlzffGdCPnv55kRRXlM0aZFymkVxgIcy8sLYSeN59wNcx-e4NTTEJdvJ-qDJp3mKph9ga_sY6N8YzQNaPr0E_uY2DE447GpYvQaxXTH0SnB2LMFqDmcFH6r3BNw/s750/IMG_8653.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="750" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDzT-qreQs505wodwSMyFJCfoky_hqE8yMGbhhjtt6_AMCQDuDUKB94yCVVz02ws7tlzffGdCPnv55kRRXlM0aZFymkVxgIcy8sLYSeN59wNcx-e4NTTEJdvJ-qDJp3mKph9ga_sY6N8YzQNaPr0E_uY2DE447GpYvQaxXTH0SnB2LMFqDmcFH6r3BNw/w400-h399/IMG_8653.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;">The Presentation: February 2nd</span></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2016/02/sts-simeon-anna-coloring-page.html" target="_blank">Simeon and Anna Coloring Page*</a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/05/a-unique-litany-of-st-joseph-and-free.html" target="_blank">Joseph, Lover of Poverty Print (Two Turtledoves)* (Scroll to the bottom)</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ajg0_PEuAutAztm4IqvYZulJraimu9MB/view?usp=share_link" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqjgJE8yOiZlTSBspK_sFwm8s1UUUFCkbK5fnWxRygG-abai8wVT1W7jvI6aJ8jrzzLkAd4myjqZCKE9RkuCTlNMqC1AGTgoflVYrlfxn2r4l7-gULqquy3cTrRhje7eHUWa_Pq_Vw_9Kt7BIsC-YyyqA_Us8PSGuszuNDCq9TJUa1c_SvT_vaqf4NXA/w309-h400/TTYWM3.jpg" width="309" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Our Lady of Lourdes: February 11th<br /></span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ajg0_PEuAutAztm4IqvYZulJraimu9MB/view?usp=share_link" target="_blank">Make a Mary Medallion</a>*</div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/02/february-books-for-catholic-kids.html" target="_blank">There's a ton of great OLL and St. Bernadette books in this post!</a></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2017/07/st-ambrose-and-st-abigail-coloring-pages.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="309" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRQmzdSBslts4u65MzLmRZUE9cURKt_6jzAzEMap2UzrJpCV14SZ19IKArMWx0ei--InQoAPgfpG1nenFUNnsvte6D9BSEzobZvu5pgsRM66iX6X2NH0HV8RixLPauXAaiD0VRzVHaB3Amzdd0rMWMSbBMTd6XuD_97n0_qGKOLiU6MXncwACl3Xpxw/w309-h400/St.%20Abigail%20Info%20Color.jpg" width="309" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">St. Abigail (St. Gobnait): February 11th<br /></span><a href="http://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2017/07/st-ambrose-and-st-abigail-coloring-pages.html" target="_blank">St. Abigail coloring pages*</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/08/happy-home-ten-ways-to-encourage-parent.html" target="_blank"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/08/happy-home-ten-ways-to-encourage-parent.html" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/01/saintly-friends-bingo-game.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw5oW3OWZkz9tz2b8NzSvCB0EkKhsoUqXvwZ1S0sFF62YAtsVsoGzaK4GIRbzNzW-X10SOekKkK8nwfqFOJJ7z0Sy7JQZGhGVzILtmxiV54twFHy8UU0yYQt9KQuhndSMA02TJVMMqdMXxSbTX6qcDif3gWV18kzI1fUuzt0WiW5bACHNwLhqse9-XVw/w400-h400/IMG_8747.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="color: black;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">St. Valentine: February 14th<br /></span><span><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/01/saintly-friends-bingo-game.html" target="_blank">Saintly Friends Bingo Game*</a></span></div><div><span><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/02/pope-benedict-xvis-legacy-of-love-for.html" target="_blank">Pope Benedict XVI Love of Eucharist Quote Coloring Pages*<br /></a></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/02/before-my-eyes-valentines-coloring-page.html" target="_blank">Psalm 26:4 Coloring Page</a>*<br /></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/02/a-friend-loves-valentines-coloring-page.html" target="_blank">Proverbs 17:17 Coloring Page*</a>* <br /></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/02/owl-love.html" target="_blank">Owl Love Valentine's Exchange Bag</a> </span></span><br /><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2019/02/holy-family-hearts-coloring-pages-and.html" target="_blank">Holy Family Hearts Coloring Pages and Cards*</a> </div><div><div><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/10/sacred-heart-of-jesus-coloring-pages.html" target="_blank">Sacred Heart of Jesus Coloring Pages*</a> <br /></div><div><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/10/sacred-heart-of-jesus-anima-christi.html" target="_blank">Sacred Heart of Jesus and Anima Christi Prayer Cards*</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwqeQNTwVE0HmOmMuk4Sxlo_pe9ScQhN-hUvUaCCTLICa2BEWUGriCL5mIv7VUNIwlLiaT0qXIjS9jRQFKUf3NSt0BPRQgxaicZPgdq5I0BQwYkQmB9KPTEcxPTvQChRnFUBgaszyqqXiLd8UzBHnt7OTIN2t2DGlQQRYSdE51WiQcvTZiAZx3Nsqe3Q=s3024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwqeQNTwVE0HmOmMuk4Sxlo_pe9ScQhN-hUvUaCCTLICa2BEWUGriCL5mIv7VUNIwlLiaT0qXIjS9jRQFKUf3NSt0BPRQgxaicZPgdq5I0BQwYkQmB9KPTEcxPTvQChRnFUBgaszyqqXiLd8UzBHnt7OTIN2t2DGlQQRYSdE51WiQcvTZiAZx3Nsqe3Q=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Lent: Begins on February 14th </span></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/02/ideas-for-lenten-season.html" target="_blank">Lent: Ideas for 40 Days</a>* (Round-up Post of Links)</div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2019/03/lent-looks-different-classroom.html" target="_blank">Lent Looks Different </a>(Classroom decorations)<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/02/what-lent-looks-like.html" target="_blank">What Lent Looks Like</a>* Coloring Page/Printable<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/03/what-triduum-looks-like.html" target="_blank">What the Triduum Looks Like</a>* Coloring Page/Printable<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2017/02/lent-pray-fast-give-printable.html" target="_blank">Lent: Pray, Fast, Give Foldable</a>* (Also in Spanish)<br /><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/03/lenten-prayer-challenge-with-editable.html" target="_blank">Lenten Prayer Challenge Board</a>* (Also editable)<br /><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/03/holy-week-at-home-editable-schedule-and.html" target="_blank">Holy Week Family Retreat & Journal*</a> (In English, Spanish, and French, and with an editable schedule)</div><div><a href="http://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2018/03/katie-reads-10-ideas-for-lent-and-holy.html" target="_blank">Books for Lent and Holy Week for Kids and Adults</a><br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/03/sunset-shadow-stations-of-cross-art.html" target="_blank">Stations of the Cross Sunset & Silhouette art project</a><br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2016/02/from-kids-for-kids-practical-ideas-for.html" target="_blank">Practical Ideas for Lenten Acts of Mercy using the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy</a> *<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/03/lent-notes-foldable.html" target="_blank">Lent Notes Foldable*</a><br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/03/lent-word-cloud.html" target="_blank">Lent Word Cloud*</a><br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/03/using-stations-of-cross-as-inspiration.html" target="_blank">Using the Stations of Cross as Inspiration for Acts of Charity Foldable*</a><br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-passover-and-passion-youth-bible.html" target="_blank">Connecting the Passover and the Passion</a>*- A Youth Bible Study<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/02/lent-youth-group-lessons-links-and.html" target="_blank">Give Up & Take Up*</a>: Lent Youth Group Lesson, Videos, and Resources<br /><a href="http://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2018/03/paschal-candle-craft-for-kids.html" target="_blank">Paschal Candle Craft for Kids</a><br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-sound-of-lent.html" target="_blank">The Sound of Lent</a>: A Lent Playlist<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2016/02/a-video-playlist-for-season-of-lent.html" target="_blank">Videos for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter: </a>A playlist<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2016/04/passion-and-resurrection-peg-doll-ideas.html" target="_blank">Passion & Resurrections Peg Doll Set</a><br /><a href="http://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2015/02/lent-youth-group-lessons-links-and.html" target="_blank">Lent Youth Group Resources</a><br /><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/02/lenten-visio-divina-gallery-walk.html" target="_blank">Lenten Art Gallery Walk & Visio Divina</a></div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sSfyod9t_0eQiUcus5l0gFEMmV6VCE3SxhUnNRsTARI/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Lent Family Weekly Plan*</a>- Sunday Gospels and Fasting/Giving using the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy (editable)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yUq9oAj7kbctgx88xVVvFIdZlIsluhb-/view?usp=share_link" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzIHtbxRQzkWnp8LjQL0Z7YLL5SNb5PLJUQnEJ-tey0Ki50Ge-KLNP70Bo2HS0hs_5f6L07ACPkbHPl2tbxmTuiR63zEZ9Yy5QQ0S0AXxYPHfjZSt6wayMK7SDqTSE7933k7CokWKzKi9Nysyx1EsQd9xSHxuibjWE3jomcecu3sOvS8KfAmR2yNMCzQ/w400-h309/Visio%20Divina%20Key.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Bl. Fra Angelico: February 18th</span></div><div><div>In honor of Bl. Fra Angelico, try out <a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/02/visio-divina-with-bl-fra-angelico.html" target="_blank">visio divina as a prayerful way to study some of his paintings.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/02/visio-divina-with-bl-fra-angelico.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiimxu08Z55GbJ5nXABxUCdPqJ_MATJ-b98jfI9TUVGeD2b-B4ZFsY0EdGoDgPYmvOAHVnopMzEvOVJqv27y3cWjerigQoEOjjYvtLb8YEbvQwJk1PjLCdjg6ZnGtjGIO8EKJ1bHaZB5MJYfcEJ0mw6LlsGj4s86j5kK1yv9WnuU0RYxEq32tbBxl2kqA/w400-h225/Fra%20Angelico%20Visio%20Divina.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Past posts with visio divina activities:</div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2022/10/art-of-blessed-sacrament-gallery-walk.html" target="_blank">Art of the Blessed Sacrament Visio Divina</a>*</div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/02/lenten-visio-divina-gallery-walk.html" target="_blank">Lenten Visio Divina Galley Walk</a>*</div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/11/advent-activities-for-whole-family.html" target="_blank">Sacred Art for Advent & Christmas</a>*</div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2022/10/november-radiant-roundup.html" target="_blank">Memento Mori Visio Divina*</a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Click <a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2024/02/february-books-for-catholic-kids.html" target="_blank">here for a list of great books</a> for Catholic kids in February:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2024/02/february-books-for-catholic-kids.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="2550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuI-fyDeCucfqD6EYaY_m9H8UjeFXrkjMpTrJ3qLVBZTkgW1oDrAWoFm5uWOCz4wLnv44XhLTHFHiLszvh7xAsgUAX9fqyOQU_V-1cAADJ4bvNKjIk81GVrEhQFS3z6mdlT22_QYcdQ7Vvgwwcn_nUuqdu0aeQ2uze_TmdVAizarlibtpDWluSdWU99oZ7/w640-h640/February%20Books.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-22071500505635681322024-02-01T07:56:00.006-06:002024-03-03T17:55:27.545-06:00February Books for Catholic Kids<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuI-fyDeCucfqD6EYaY_m9H8UjeFXrkjMpTrJ3qLVBZTkgW1oDrAWoFm5uWOCz4wLnv44XhLTHFHiLszvh7xAsgUAX9fqyOQU_V-1cAADJ4bvNKjIk81GVrEhQFS3z6mdlT22_QYcdQ7Vvgwwcn_nUuqdu0aeQ2uze_TmdVAizarlibtpDWluSdWU99oZ7/s2550/February%20Books.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="2550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuI-fyDeCucfqD6EYaY_m9H8UjeFXrkjMpTrJ3qLVBZTkgW1oDrAWoFm5uWOCz4wLnv44XhLTHFHiLszvh7xAsgUAX9fqyOQU_V-1cAADJ4bvNKjIk81GVrEhQFS3z6mdlT22_QYcdQ7Vvgwwcn_nUuqdu0aeQ2uze_TmdVAizarlibtpDWluSdWU99oZ7/w640-h640/February%20Books.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">February Catholic Kids Book List</span></b></div><div>Below are a few favorite titles that fit well with devotions and feast days this month! This list contains Amazon Affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, I earn a small commission at no cost to you. I'd also love to encourage you to shop directly with the publisher or with your local bookshop, or try to request these at your local library! I'm sure I've missed some books that would be great for this month, so feel free to add your own recommendations in the comments! You can find my giant list of <a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/11/favorite-books-for-catholic-kids.html">Catholic Kid Books by topic here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Month of the Holy Family</span></b></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3PeN5HF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Illustrated Bible for Children- Kieffer, Jean Francois</a></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/31xybDy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jesus, Son of Mary- Sheen, Fulton</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2YW2B0k" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mary's Story- Boss, Sarah Jane</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3fyOPus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mary, the Mother of Jesu</a>s, Tomie de Paola</div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2LNIGgU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mary Stories from the Bible</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/30NEaTK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joseph: Guardian of the Holy Family- Monge, Marlyn Evangelina</a></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/30p5uwZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. Joseph, Watch over My Family- DuMesnil, Sabine</a></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2KCFOSk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. Joseph's Story- Guadagno, Geraldine</a></div><div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3kDFuW1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go To Joseph for Children: Consecration to St. Joseph for Children and Families- Ortega, Renzo & Monica</a></div></div><div><br /></div></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Saint Feast Days this Month</span></b></div><div><b>2/1- St. Brigid</b></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2pMilHn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brigid and the Butter-Love, Pamela</a><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/40jzipn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saint Chronicles Collection 2</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3DA7pQl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. Brigid and the Cows- Betz, Eva</a></div><div><br /></div></div><div><b>2/8- St. Josephine Bakhita</b></div><div><div><a href="https://www.littlesaintstories.com/s/shop" target="_blank">Little Saint Stories- Josephine Bakhita, Cassie Herrington</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/40l9Hwe" target="_blank">St. Bakhita- Ann M Brown </a></div><div><br /></div></div><div><b>2/10- St. Scholastica</b></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/31syU8X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Holy Twins- de Paola, Tomie</a></div><div><br /></div></div><div><b>2/11- Our Lady of Lourdes</b></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/31pJQEa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Bernadette, the Miracle of Lourdes- Bar, Brunor</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3HdEtgB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Bernadette of Lourdes: The Girl Who Saw Mary<br /></a></div><div><div><span><a href="https://amzn.to/2Mkqtuf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Bernadette and the Miracle of Lourdes-Demi</a></span></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3coafuL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bernadette: The Little Girl from Lourdes</a>- Sophie Maraval-Hutin </div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3l0onB0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Bernadette Soubirous: And Our Lady of Lourdes-Anne Eileen Heffernan </a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3RmCwEJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Lady of Lourdes- Reverend Lawrence G Lovasik S.V.D. </a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/40p8C6T" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saint Chronicles Collection 3</a></div><div><br /></div></div><div><b>2/14- St. Valentine</b></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2OFvg6U" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Legend of the First Valentine: A Story of God's Love </a>, Bilinsky, Cornelia</div><div></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3XXBAJ8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Valentine-Robert Sabuda</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2/12- Sts. Jacinta and Francisco Marto</b></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/31tyU8x" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Lady of Fatima: The Graphic Novel- Estrada, Sam</a></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3LmqmsH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Lady Came to Fatima- Ruth Fox Hume</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3VAEXWp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Children Of Fatima: And Our Lady's Message to the World- Mary Fabyan Windeatt</a></div></div></div><div><br /></div></div><div><b>2/22- The Chair of St. Peter</b></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/48H6BWi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We Have a Pope- Katherine Bogner</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2TpQY0v" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Me, Peter Lays Down His Net- Rottmann, Eric</a></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2MSNpi7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. Peter's Story- Thomas, Marion</a></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3FgBhSn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter and Jesus by a Charcoal Fire- Maura Roan McKeegan</a></div><div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Lent Begins</span></b></div><div><div><div><b><span><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2022/04/the-best-stations-of-cross-books-for.html" target="_blank">Favorite Stations of the Cross Books For Kids</a></span></b></div><div><a href="https://holyheroes.com/products/a-little-catholics-book-of-liturgical-colors-board-book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Little Catholic's Book of Liturgical Colors Board Book- Theresa Kiser</a></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2YDNJZt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lent: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens- Prejean McGrady, Katie</a></div><div></div></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2ODGMQe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brother Lorenzo's Pretzels: Prayer and the Holy Trinity</a>, Bilinsky, Cornelia</div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3OqrOwA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louie's Lent- Claudia Cangilla McAdam</a></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3SFl8Ns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server Plans the Perfect Lent- Theresa Kiser</a></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/40llURG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lenten Traditions- Catholic Children's Classics</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/46jI7kL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Shepherd at the Crib and the Cross- Patrick O'Hearn </a></div><div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3u8z6xV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brother Raphael and the Rainy Day Devils- Vivian Dudro </a></div><div><div></div></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/42CyGg8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Narrow Gate- Ted & Rachel Schluenderfritz</a></div></div></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/430MrW8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wordless Weaver- McAdam, Claudia Cangilla</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Black History Month</span></b></div><div>A great opportunity to learn about Black American Catholics on the road to Sainthood!</div><div><a href="https://www.ltp.org/products/details/FRAT/father-augustus-tolton">Fr. Augustus Tolton- Liturgical Training Press</a><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3LVrSSB">Julia Greely- Secret Angel to the Poor, Maura Roan McKeegan</a><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3SvSFHE">Black Catholics on the Road to Sainthood, Michael Heinlein</a><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3sKhAMk">Thea Bowman: We are Beloved, Karianna Frey</a><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3gY2wIj">From Slave to Priest: The Inspirational Story of Fr. Augustus Tolton, Hemesath</a></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-83981192941169524682024-01-26T18:30:00.001-06:002024-01-26T18:32:47.782-06:00Saints & Sports Bulletin Board<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfOfXBJZBniej1gyCwCAx62WBqbOD2abvyYfLNY1qHNGtoQ4itp7VU8nfDz703jNgKI8Y17Ca5ApWrwei_v-OIbdnY0Zny93viugRwDc-h9TfNmV1eHPJ11KhEsJ71PorSLPFg2UXjqOJmD3GReCSThLNrGbKHYgXV3KLdRo4_mZoLZXgPZAsx6-g5Mlez/s3024/IMG_5599.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfOfXBJZBniej1gyCwCAx62WBqbOD2abvyYfLNY1qHNGtoQ4itp7VU8nfDz703jNgKI8Y17Ca5ApWrwei_v-OIbdnY0Zny93viugRwDc-h9TfNmV1eHPJ11KhEsJ71PorSLPFg2UXjqOJmD3GReCSThLNrGbKHYgXV3KLdRo4_mZoLZXgPZAsx6-g5Mlez/w640-h640/IMG_5599.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Our Catholic Schools Week activities are themed around the Olympics and the Saints- each class is representing a country around the world and a Saint from that country.<div><br /></div><div>I love a good theme, so switched up my bulletin board to feature Saints living well- playing sports and enjoying the outdoors. I plan to share their stories with my students, and will be reading some excerpts from Pope St. John Paul II's speeches to athletes. (There is a great list <a href="https://thesportjournal.org/article/blessed-john-paul-ii-speaks-to-athletes/" target="_blank">here</a>, and you can check the full text on the Vatican website)</div><div><br /></div><div>I want to share with my students that we can celebrate the gift of athletics and sports– as well as challenge them to see how we can use those talents while also serving the Lord and growing in holiness.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoiFCUQSegHhRu1D4G7Pf4T_Nu4necW26iDdJ8dh7neSQBN6NX-J93maRhNsaxIV5sBJzUXSfk8TewAbeny8bdzATV3xXYV0hcsEHcwBITh8lT3zCSDm2Zmczscp6EsLVro5SLp0F9wpfgGg785Rb4HWBL05ARP1uZTzbAMr7OxHouXtObzLpJQQn8Dayo/s3024/IMG_5600.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoiFCUQSegHhRu1D4G7Pf4T_Nu4necW26iDdJ8dh7neSQBN6NX-J93maRhNsaxIV5sBJzUXSfk8TewAbeny8bdzATV3xXYV0hcsEHcwBITh8lT3zCSDm2Zmczscp6EsLVro5SLp0F9wpfgGg785Rb4HWBL05ARP1uZTzbAMr7OxHouXtObzLpJQQn8Dayo/w640-h640/IMG_5600.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><div><br /></div><div>Saints included are:</div><div>• Pope Saint John Paul II (hiking, skiing, camping)</div><div>• Blessed Chiara Luce Badano (pictured playing in the snow, also a tennis player)</div><div>• Saint John Bosco (encouraged students to play sports)</div><div>• Blessed Carlo Acutis (soccer)</div><div>• Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (mountain climbing, skiing)</div><div>• Blessed Gianna Molla (hiking)</div><div>• Blessed Benedict Daswa (played soccer)</div><div>• Servant of God Michelle Duppong (grew up on a farm)</div><div>• Venerable Carla Ronci (riding a Vespa)</div><div>• Saint Dulce Pontes (played soccer)</div><div>• Venerable Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan (pictured riding a bike)</div><div>• Venerable Guido Schäffer (surfing)</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6swiDs2uKhDf-y17wzikAvV6UK1ZooHbEUoRFS-LXDEGE6IXIQuUh3NrmvIkAR4jQoRspX_9Z0bkxf-DfdiAxxBnx7jOPm9oCHmL00uT9CGtZudu7OL6OdDbAyp-zXpAAGKO3lNBIzd2XVHo2GGqB82_55aPz9vRVYqZbyEak_lEVT17OBJyJe9rZYtUQ/s3024/IMG_5601.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6swiDs2uKhDf-y17wzikAvV6UK1ZooHbEUoRFS-LXDEGE6IXIQuUh3NrmvIkAR4jQoRspX_9Z0bkxf-DfdiAxxBnx7jOPm9oCHmL00uT9CGtZudu7OL6OdDbAyp-zXpAAGKO3lNBIzd2XVHo2GGqB82_55aPz9vRVYqZbyEak_lEVT17OBJyJe9rZYtUQ/w640-h640/IMG_5601.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm working on some activities too, but those aren't quite ready yet, so for now, here's some bulletin board printables for you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Saints & Sports images <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PYw4BYK4XkYyVovzOUhZiBV8-AXcXALw/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PYw4BYK4XkYyVovzOUhZiBV8-AXcXALw/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="697" data-original-width="703" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKYpvH2VQ7mS5n4WxTXUNBruaH7fls20XRHs3TngrfZ_OJw8gFX4CcG-Wr0FcBJGLqjwUBDC_kbpCACsqlXipbp0F0u88QjJtsi6I37U5ggovgZLs-VqutlbPtnk6dOrnMzc9V19Za0EwjWrUf-flJfq5-6qTJ92tXCBHzk0BSqA0UdlUGMgPh6ZzFJr5/w400-h396/Gold%20Saints.png" width="400" /></a></div> <p></p><p>Sports & Virtue Quotes from JP2 <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zpK48eC3NI7Nt-fp4Pzh19xV5r7DN7aS/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zpK48eC3NI7Nt-fp4Pzh19xV5r7DN7aS/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHaTkRQXtHWD0IH_K7BATdcI7IpGmt_J4CekppwuMnTf2l0TIZAKH6V55hgkwitVGcsZK0aNJnPeo6o8G-xExkk6EFcsJuP6ploqP-BtOO4a-a3eyXOoNFSIbiOmXMbA6bOlJmrSnphS435JDRSuTCgwoueI5kcE4y1O_4ULgbzjxrz6EWcEKpSoSrt6s/w400-h309/gold%20saints%20bulletin%20board%20quotes.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>"Be Saints" letter outlines <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kKxAcGcaP_CSFCJ1EErC8O5P2TMMCTXC/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kKxAcGcaP_CSFCJ1EErC8O5P2TMMCTXC/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="101" data-original-width="512" height="79" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh12kn8zcrtkxRkQFdynFvcxyM1OP29dzTuokVWPlaTeM69SbHxgzZBAFRNhSPGZS5r07-0co56PD2gu0nYwJLNWuQ-AJCPuahWJ3ZKcj5lTGcZUX2aPOVAngvjtLUIrYie7gDlla3PtxSGf33EdA8_HN0zVBJKFfxjUP8zJDmeBqzaGfnP8AL-SnIsUvMZ/w400-h79/be%20saints.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you are looking for more bulletin board ideas, check out this post:</div></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/07/catholic-bulletin-board-colection.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrRIIUhyD0JwyIMN4SIwqDzNo16frbWmwJTPIGDAufCjnGPUfSL6dU881cuwnMm5OsuAkAiJI4yMhUX9GctsaLJ-hRJQyYtOgAkz_5KnpdZCAFOPDTY8w18v5T3-xzGwKJwcwosYw0RmdY0I3_-yKGX-mj3RltVcXasBT7_UbHcKC6GTcIOHc4hmxHuN4/w640-h494/bulletin%20board%20header.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-33476344721911419132024-01-01T17:10:00.003-06:002024-01-01T17:23:52.832-06:00AMDG Bulletin Board<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixu_c2VF-k5YUnB5Yv0fkfU_Q65jP0LalcDuFZabm09lnh-BM04wgnxJ8kEnuKoz3sUWTwpAUc1hsSct9v8QSvvAAoqbN5M6w-rYVl1O80fO6HpfVe1wd9Kpu5U_4xna7QK6xL3J6ukX44Vv7z4P9tvXJLDxN5drAyJjMRm0XwA1Lh5YOpDQj6G4H3kdw9/s3024/IMG_3225.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixu_c2VF-k5YUnB5Yv0fkfU_Q65jP0LalcDuFZabm09lnh-BM04wgnxJ8kEnuKoz3sUWTwpAUc1hsSct9v8QSvvAAoqbN5M6w-rYVl1O80fO6HpfVe1wd9Kpu5U_4xna7QK6xL3J6ukX44Vv7z4P9tvXJLDxN5drAyJjMRm0XwA1Lh5YOpDQj6G4H3kdw9/w640-h640/IMG_3225.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Need a new bulletin board for the start of 2024? It seems like a good time to remember to be doing all things well- and to be doing them for the greater glory of God! I used the big bulletin board in my classroom to add some inspiring quotes and a memorable Latin motto to give both me and my students a daily reminder. <a href="https://www.rough2rustic.com/" target="_blank">Michelle from Rough 2 Rustic</a> sent me that awesome <a href="https://www.rough2rustic.com/products/ad-majorem-dei-gloriam-wood-garland?_pos=1&_sid=b16ba77bf&_ss=r" target="_blank">AMDG Banner</a> and it inspired this whole display. Laser cut out of birch wood and strung on jute, the banner will last for years and years and can be used in so many different ways. Rather than cutting letters out of paper, I love how it adds depth to the bulletin board and especially love that they won’t need to be tossed when this bulletin board comes down- they’ll be simple to store and then I can pull them back out again later. Of course, the banner would also look lovely on a mantle or on a wall at home too!</p><p></p><p>Some details on the rest of the board if you are curious:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Background is navy fabric. It’s going six years strong. Sometimes I’ll put a layer of paper over it for a particular board, but the navy is always the base layer and makes it easy to get a bulletin board up quickly. Fabric also hides staple holes and doesn’t fade as quickly as paper.</li><li>Ditto for the borders. It’s called <a href="https://www.teachercreated.com/products/white-wood-straight-border-trim-3563" target="_blank">“white wood” from Teacher Created Resources</a>.</li><li>I was going for a rolling mountain skyline with the torn paper (maybe?). Those were made from four pieces of posterboard. I cut them in half and taped together to get more length, then tore the wavy shapes across the whole long piece. That gave me eight layers.</li><li>Arranged those and used a few dots of glue to just barely hold in place.</li><li>Wrote several Bible verses and Saint quotes about the glory of God. (list <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HUpr77fKKNL7sAFhMaiaCzWeaZuDupVrSUZnFRo02H0/edit?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">here</a>)</li><li>Stapled the mountains on the board and tucked the edges under the boarder and ta-da! A subtle reminder to use your gifts and talents and this wonderful life to bring glory to our Creator.</li></ul><p></p><p>Whether for classroom or home, make sure to go check out all <a href="https://www.rough2rustic.com/" target="_blank">Rough 2 Rustic</a> has to offer! So many wonderful tools to add Catholic identify in simple but meaningful ways!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkY8T-GKwVMgQ9StheSBL6LR-Y1V4hxejhXmbocekVupwwlnxIY-2RLyjOY8NwU0to1-qyRpINSP6f5mI3BJA4BdkvB-8dScBn9ca04tz-Q9ENgMYZD9yuLKZB9ERyoXRQCqs_xSgQRC6WzmGLIi8KvxNl1IeiLfKMqjPvfArfTKIqeTa0D8eeDdLMWjfK/s4032/IMG_3220.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkY8T-GKwVMgQ9StheSBL6LR-Y1V4hxejhXmbocekVupwwlnxIY-2RLyjOY8NwU0to1-qyRpINSP6f5mI3BJA4BdkvB-8dScBn9ca04tz-Q9ENgMYZD9yuLKZB9ERyoXRQCqs_xSgQRC6WzmGLIi8KvxNl1IeiLfKMqjPvfArfTKIqeTa0D8eeDdLMWjfK/w480-h640/IMG_3220.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Click <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HUpr77fKKNL7sAFhMaiaCzWeaZuDupVrSUZnFRo02H0/edit?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">here </a>for a list of the quotes and Bible verses I included:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HUpr77fKKNL7sAFhMaiaCzWeaZuDupVrSUZnFRo02H0/edit?usp=drive_link" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="813" data-original-width="651" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3g5sedSo_ItXUOTBBGfT8a21Lo2UldicB9rgBdCri6J5ZsyNdKn6i-q8JfojOWwEIl4aho2JrHELrY0V4wof70G1vsAIeqz56yWX9KcGMT41ijEhroGDWfYk1GsjoPEFFsGeWVOiHaR67zNkb3mhJIWlYZmDDQAWN-9Ao8_TdrXqO1nQ8DZB4S4G8tAMz/w320-h400/Screenshot%202024-01-01%20170301.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you are looking for more bulletin board ideas, check out this post:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/07/catholic-bulletin-board-colection.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrRIIUhyD0JwyIMN4SIwqDzNo16frbWmwJTPIGDAufCjnGPUfSL6dU881cuwnMm5OsuAkAiJI4yMhUX9GctsaLJ-hRJQyYtOgAkz_5KnpdZCAFOPDTY8w18v5T3-xzGwKJwcwosYw0RmdY0I3_-yKGX-mj3RltVcXasBT7_UbHcKC6GTcIOHc4hmxHuN4/w640-h494/bulletin%20board%20header.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-6967747061019225692024-01-01T16:45:00.000-06:002024-01-01T16:45:22.825-06:00The Secret Meaning of the 12 Days of Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/10kt5UUqdv3c0Ng4cEY7RWrR4cfX2NH2o/view?usp=sharing" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjMgnOh82-xMIqXnjjDuQYLwRCaogSF9p49tZ3oaq6ex0d_kwZ8cKkcZnGQ4nJyh9floAiC4DQ5B29y1gRu1wqGlvCxuwOsipZ-F7C2fdKgG0Yi19lbO9H01HC8ksxUO0g8PSrMQzo9eGsIrs7SsVrs2vg05DMFhWii3WDEZQjGoMBDkAPg9kgo24k1YMm/w494-h640/LHBR%20The%2012%20Days%20of%20Christmas.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><p>You may have heard of the Twelve Days of Christmas, but did you know that they are not a countdown? Rather, they are twelve days of celebration that begin on Christmas Day and last until the Solemnity of the Epiphany on January 6th.</p><p>There is an old English folk song called the Twelve Days of Christmas about receiving a set of unusual gifts. We can find hidden symbolism in the gifts to remind us of important truths of our faith. For example, the partridge in the pear tree represents Jesus on the Cross, the two turtle doves are the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, and the three French hens are the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love (or the Blessed Trinity!). Can you think of what the gifts on days four through twelve might symbolize? I made a worksheet for my students to match up the possible secret symbols behind the list in the Twelve Days of Christmas song. </p><p>Note that I've seen a few different interpretations- these seem to be pretty universal and made sense to us! If you have a different list and would like to edit the worksheet, click <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xrWWv7jF_Wpfsw1Wk5kb2KOz5TjJb0Sz8UNmZLqAg0Y/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here </a>and make a copy of the original to make your own changes. Note that I also added an extra challenge at the bottom to include other ideas that would make sense for the symbolism- a nice little extension activity!</p><p><b><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/10kt5UUqdv3c0Ng4cEY7RWrR4cfX2NH2o/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click here for the student worksheet</a></b></p><p><b><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LMoRwU1yFp6SzNIpaXJxfQnrPeV2Te0y/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click here for the teacher answer key</a></b></p>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-11038218871665931242024-01-01T16:27:00.001-06:002024-01-01T16:46:09.123-06:00January Radiant Roundup<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLhNobSEE2xWFMH7qJlI1i_8q_vSTuv3kWWHqKF6HVwjuWHxu0PkI5j88z1BJuZiB1d1rr6YSFNbrYZhyphenhyphenvk4V81LgxV0HKkPq8lS9tC-WOzuybPtAvq1SdkDpzrMMUSkLd05_3OA8NODIwZNUtSJ-giebqyCLaAho28qZOQj5anstjKefXDm9p5Yzwz0l/s3300/january%20header.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2154" data-original-width="3300" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLhNobSEE2xWFMH7qJlI1i_8q_vSTuv3kWWHqKF6HVwjuWHxu0PkI5j88z1BJuZiB1d1rr6YSFNbrYZhyphenhyphenvk4V81LgxV0HKkPq8lS9tC-WOzuybPtAvq1SdkDpzrMMUSkLd05_3OA8NODIwZNUtSJ-giebqyCLaAho28qZOQj5anstjKefXDm9p5Yzwz0l/w640-h418/january%20header.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p>Happy New Year, Friends! This marks the start of the third year of offering the Radiant Roundup, and I've been so grateful for the more practical organization method, opportunity to pull things out of the archives, and chance to share some new things in an easy & quick manner. If you haven't already subscribed, I send a brief <b>monthly </b>newsletter hitting the highlights for the coming month. You can sign up in the navy box to the right of this post. May God bless you richly in 2024!<div><br /></div><div>Resources with a * mean that they contain free printables (or shareable digital files).<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-most-holy-name-of-jesus.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="597" data-original-width="775" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJocqm3TLkQf9nyXu4_-YWhyGHKAlR3ptkIA14yc7BkoteJDFlruHcD73jpdPXFv3NpmqMH_Wr-J7G909W5LKLKphLGB9OSlL0PupiOaUcvMolyat7zfN_8Wbr1RPNHiCwtd6JAWMRwrbJJmltqG-UUc5_tjar9AyE55Dy1iFQOGRqDw6w0s0ys0o-sg/s320/most%20holy%20name%20of%20jesus.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Month of the Most Holy Name of Jesus: Feast Day January 3rd<br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2012/06/whats-in-name.html" target="_blank">Names of Jesus Mini Poster*</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1s9VWs47bW5bdtNmMKpAPbzIJGiUue6XXyLfCzvhpV_U/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Most Holy Name of Jesus Google Classroom Assignment*<br /></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2019/01/names-of-god-blessed-trinity-graphic.html" target="_blank">The Blessed Trinity- Names of God Graphic Organizer*</a> <br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-most-holy-name-of-jesus.html" target="_blank">Most Holy Name of Jesus Coloring Page and Poster*</a> <br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2012/07/i-believe-mobile.html" target="_blank">Trinity Mobile*</a></span><span style="font-size: small;"> <br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/02/the-significance-of-sign-of-cross.html" target="_blank">The Significance of the Sign of the Cross Study* </a> </span>(includes content on taking the Lord's Name in vain)</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2024/01/january-books-for-catholic-kids.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Books for January Feast Days:</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2024/01/january-books-for-catholic-kids.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="2550" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikh1-_d9hg9kTdrX1d0y7GoJpQ-k7_7qDizPuPTlRN0I2NDhFDYVg4u039AY11HWIe04_YakjVhC7d58QiYwqIIIoQ_R9fUUkZuG_ANZElxEKhsgVoAopf3VMLxkVG67yHx5u5e-YluCJ0bHW_DIY-Xj9A9tWaPO3IGYSc72Mq8lYBKTLO_f6u56nuV0IU/w400-h400/January%20Books.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM1IXqxdO1B-cmcHwB5G2B8OcJUu1NHfZqYCVBSfLG6yf02_5zGUKkzM8Kgm4feEPB9WmFQHWO7-zVLOZQoZ9wBkQoYWBGCpWqn0WRoyUQs_XOQ9wkzkjePJwrAfQOBdynM2YmxE5f-37QpYgyEObgwPLWauAwjNUdsaARc-LUTPGb1O4yGELHqLNshQ/s3024/IMG_3717.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM1IXqxdO1B-cmcHwB5G2B8OcJUu1NHfZqYCVBSfLG6yf02_5zGUKkzM8Kgm4feEPB9WmFQHWO7-zVLOZQoZ9wBkQoYWBGCpWqn0WRoyUQs_XOQ9wkzkjePJwrAfQOBdynM2YmxE5f-37QpYgyEObgwPLWauAwjNUdsaARc-LUTPGb1O4yGELHqLNshQ/s320/IMG_3717.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Mary, Mother of God: January 1st<br /></span><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/04/lovely-lady-dressed-in-blue-tons-of.html" target="_blank">Marian Ideas Collection*</a> <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUW_cKcaG69laKgGPcj80YH7D3iK7WkFM7iVKNoxrEOqFlUqsAvnEtrv6A43Rx15hTRBxCAVpIO92lgwAsfU6Tbw3t99UIezDoq19Mt9i7CZrWPLtR4QouJQL3z8EmilXIWPRcJ5OlREdeXQzUeE_dXIDnMAy8YKPuXI6qQ398f3IE4QrzgBFjfl0p9w=s3024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUW_cKcaG69laKgGPcj80YH7D3iK7WkFM7iVKNoxrEOqFlUqsAvnEtrv6A43Rx15hTRBxCAVpIO92lgwAsfU6Tbw3t99UIezDoq19Mt9i7CZrWPLtR4QouJQL3z8EmilXIWPRcJ5OlREdeXQzUeE_dXIDnMAy8YKPuXI6qQ398f3IE4QrzgBFjfl0p9w=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Epiphany: First Sunday after January 1st (traditionally January 6th, Observed January 7, 2024)<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/12/epiphany-home-blessing-kits-update-for.html" target="_blank">Epiphany Home Blessing Kit*</a> (Includes updates for the next few years)</span></div><div>*Original Post updated to include Home Blessing Booklets in Spanish*</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1obNqI2t7nuY9w03JBrwPMImVVznUZuZx/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Epiphany Home Blessing Booklet 2024*</a></li><li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ekYOui1AYjHJqzATXVgtxV_8t7GSzWvG/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Epiphany Home Blessing Tag 2024*</a></li><li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p7aSG9qYHV_KHFk2GNN8QWKCEQt56Lov/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Bendicion del Hogar Para La Epifania 2024*</a></li></ul></div><div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2024/01/celebrating-epiphany.html" target="_blank">Epiphany Coloring Page</a></div></div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1N6u3LQ3qN6PAXqxpzt2q2KYbzlvaSab7g8FCtH0pBKo/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Epiphany Home Blessing Google Slides* (for classroom or group presentation)</a></div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1K_nq6wemmGC8OfwdMLHnyHxoFs8jyxEcxjsiaUOqhxk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Epiphany Written Reflection*</a></div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1deVjq6ZAReZyvcjrB44xQsHGIj_sRLFjGBTCsi3R2BY/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Gifts of the Magi Bible Study*</a> (Google Classroom Assignment)</div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2024/01/the-secret-meaning-of-12-days-of.html" target="_blank">The Secret Meaning of the Twelve Days of Christmas*</a></div><div><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/01/my-gift-celebrating-epiphany.html" target="_blank">My Gift: An Epiphany Readers' Theater</a>*<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/01/wandering-wise-men-part-1.html" target="_blank">Wandering Wise Men, Part 1</a><br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/01/wandering-wise-men-part-2.html" target="_blank">Wandering Wise Men, Part 2</a><br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/01/wandering-wise-men-part-3.html" target="_blank">Wandering Wise Men, Part 3</a><span><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span><span><span style="font-size: large;">St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: January 4th</span></span></span></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/10/eucharistic-witnesses-st-elizabeth-ann.html" target="_blank">St. Elizabeth Ann Seton- Eucharistic Witnesses*</a> (two levels)</div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Sd_9icMx5C_GSFhhyrOcWi4655WmPZ7LMaIe9awNJlc/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Mini Study</a> (Google Classroom Assignment)</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDDbn4uLN-c9tUiI6ZAkyfNG9mfrWH94-L-1Y87SUhstVdSkSy-0IAHj-sLkHFSD6GBQZgov8pMnLrG6U1YflUzPfmHeY5R27MAN5yKDJy3tFI9XmDZcrB2ABRSnfkBXCui7_gyfuyQfLYmHNWgS5zADgj7coEexTDkkojrUxd_mdrVg6VALVHcg94nA=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDDbn4uLN-c9tUiI6ZAkyfNG9mfrWH94-L-1Y87SUhstVdSkSy-0IAHj-sLkHFSD6GBQZgov8pMnLrG6U1YflUzPfmHeY5R27MAN5yKDJy3tFI9XmDZcrB2ABRSnfkBXCui7_gyfuyQfLYmHNWgS5zADgj7coEexTDkkojrUxd_mdrVg6VALVHcg94nA=s320" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Baptism of the Lord: Second Sunday after January 1st (Observed Monday January 8, 2024)</span><br /></span><span><div><span><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/03/renewing-baptismal-promises-activity.html" target="_blank">Baptismal Candle & Baptismal Promises*</a></span></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2019/06/baptism-in-old-and-new-testaments-bible.html" target="_blank">Baptism in the Old and New Testaments Bible Study*</a><br /></div><div><span><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2013/07/reviewing-sacraments-baptism.html" target="_blank">Reviewing Baptism</a>* </span></div><div><span><a href="http://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2018/03/paschal-candle-craft-for-kids.html" target="_blank">Paschal Candle Craft for Kids</a></span></div></span></div><div><span><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/02/baptism-water-stories-in-bible-art.html" target="_blank">More Baptism + Bible Art Examples</a> </span><br /><span><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2016/07/doors-to-sacraments-baptism_20.html" target="_blank">Doors to the Sacraments {Baptism}</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2xomr1g81IIQXIGRwJLe62PYICO84te3i6KV4Q_Bvy9V2CrgnM1033LI3rt7uIv5oD3iOF69SXzVxID0nLnN5NtDuGUMek6vfOfQDGNOT5FVUZD9H4ZPgUZAIL7yH08vKB7imC1xSVi_SCnHDNPKBYLN6bKv_v8MpMqsoh1FZoT6MSvo0K5RDRHvrng=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2xomr1g81IIQXIGRwJLe62PYICO84te3i6KV4Q_Bvy9V2CrgnM1033LI3rt7uIv5oD3iOF69SXzVxID0nLnN5NtDuGUMek6vfOfQDGNOT5FVUZD9H4ZPgUZAIL7yH08vKB7imC1xSVi_SCnHDNPKBYLN6bKv_v8MpMqsoh1FZoT6MSvo0K5RDRHvrng=s320" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Ordinary Time: Begins with the Baptism of the Lord</span><br /><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2016/01/what-ordinary-time-looks-like.html" target="_blank">What Ordinary Time Looks Like Coloring Page*</a><br /><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2019/01/nothing-ordinary.html" target="_blank">Decorating Your Home for Ordinary Time</a></div><div><b>Ordinary Time is perfect for growing in the virtues!</b></div><div><span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/01/growing-in-virtue_15.html" target="_blank">Virtue Graphic Organizer Notes*</a></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-moral-virtues.html" target="_blank">The Moral Virtues*</a> </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-theological-virtues.html" target="_blank">The Theological Virtues*</a> </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/02/faith-hope-and-charity.html" target="_blank">Theological Virtue Symbols*</a> </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/02/acts-of-faith-hope-and-love-prayers.html" target="_blank">Act of Faith, Act of Hope, Act of Love Printables*</a></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/02/you-are-treasure-in-clay.html" target="_blank">You are a Treasure in Clay*</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2019/09/virtues-and-parables.html" target="_blank">Virtues & Parables* </a></span></span></div><div><span><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/07/youth-bible-study-theological-virtues.html" target="_blank">Virtues & Saints Bible Study</a>* 3 guides for the Theological Virtues<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/07/youth-bible-study-moral-virtues.html" target="_blank">Virtues & Saints Bible Study</a>* 4 guides for the Cardinal Virtues</span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn: January 22nd</span></span></span><br /><span><span style="font-size: small;"><span><div><span><span style="font-size: small;"><span><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2012/03/feast-of-annunciation.html">Pro Life Resources</a></span></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2016/01/spiritual-adoption-prayer-coloring-page.html" target="_blank">Spiritual Adoption Prayer Coloring Page</a>*</span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2016/01/spiritual-adoption-prayer-coloring-page.html" target="_blank">Pro Life Video Playlist</a></span></span></div><div><span><a href="Culture of Life Studies Program" target="_blank">Culture of Life Studies Program</a></span></div><div><br /></div></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Conversion of St. Paul: January 25th</span></span></span><br /><span><span style="font-size: small;"><span><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2013/05/saints-coloring-pages-peter-and-paul.html" target="_blank">St. Paul Coloring Pages*</a></span></span></span><br /><span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2012/03/surrender.html" target="_blank">Bible Study on St. Paul & Surrender*</a></span></span></div><div><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sMkA8kDJTy78oGBWL651cp3XtDTr9zLq/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">St. Paul Colorable Memory Verse Collection*<br /></a></div><div><div><br /><span><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: large;">St. Thomas Aquinas: January 28th</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><span><span style="font-size: small;"><span><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JsyqGNfn1Lm6Owf4KcmtlfU14IEJQNC7-wcbGJLQ664/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">St. Thomas Aquinas Mini Study*</a> (Google Classroom Assignment)</div><div><br /></div><div><div><span><span><span style="font-size: large;">St. John Bosco: January 31st</span></span></span></div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OzhH1rAeilugSPx-4luWVWeyr_kycCuOpx6AAfeLSWo/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">St. John Bosco Mini Study*</a> (Google Classroom Assignment)</div></div><div><br /></div></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFHRw70AolYbeAw9ec4YO2WnShuom61xp9dm27TjdM9YZKBbdbqmQpHcShy5iQJ26gqayZse0-i8tyCQ-A5jjWiDEx_cbT2JSuYyh9MeMZ3vVElsXZXKyl1uKKd_blPLKQOuqjOPp181KTccjy3QPo0f-sXBmRxGHlWGfScMODdEgU9OdIhU7ZVJ4y8w=s3024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" 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href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B7SD5nvFgtA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">We Love Our Catholic School Display</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BeBTDQ5DhPB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">Catholic Schools Week Bulletin Board 2018</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BBNkDj8FF7L/" target="_blank">Catholic Schools Week Bulletin Board 2016</a><br /><span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/01/catholic-schools-week-2015.html" target="_blank">Catholic Schools Week Bulletin Board 2015</a></span></span><br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/01/happy-catholic-schools-week.html" target="_blank"><span>Catholic Schools Week Bulletin Board 2014</span></a><br /><span><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/01/catholic-schools-week-thank-you-card.html" target="_blank">Catholic Schools Week Thank You</a>* </span></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Resources for a New Year:<br /></span></div><div><b>Start the year off with weekly readings and reflections with my books!<br /></b><a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/through-the-year-with-jesus-gospel-readings-and-reflections-for-children/" target="_blank">Through the Year With Jesus</a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/p/my-book.html" target="_blank">Through the Year with Jesus Activity Pages</a>*<br /><a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/through-the-year-with-mary-ponder-and-pray-together-with-children/" target="_blank">Through the Year with Mary</a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/p/my-book.html" target="_blank">Through the Year with Mary Activity Pages</a>*</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Traditional Catholic Monthly Devotions:<br /></b><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2019/08/back-to-school-printables-monthly.html" target="_blank">Monthly Devotion Calendar Signs</a>*<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0taltRjxZxMzUPW0gTwvlVnCP4YLSVnAMhGo8kZyVrGr6qaNCpVGQgsXRLeLYrW4kp-IRQ8Qwiummcbwk9B-A443EnQL3-16dlV3sn5NI__qK-dZGVOW_JLDzSSXOBa5_JyWiNz-DdgBZRB8fW4VBGk9QLSpJGbZGpGIrS7l5MkgFDn8EB6Xf7MfpgA=s320" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0taltRjxZxMzUPW0gTwvlVnCP4YLSVnAMhGo8kZyVrGr6qaNCpVGQgsXRLeLYrW4kp-IRQ8Qwiummcbwk9B-A443EnQL3-16dlV3sn5NI__qK-dZGVOW_JLDzSSXOBa5_JyWiNz-DdgBZRB8fW4VBGk9QLSpJGbZGpGIrS7l5MkgFDn8EB6Xf7MfpgA" width="320" /></a></div><div><b>Starting a new Bible Reading plan?:<br /></b><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2018/12/learning-about-structure-of-bible.html" target="_blank">Structure of the Bible Printables*</a><br /><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/02/lectio-divina-with-kids-printable.html" target="_blank">Lectio Divina with Kids Printables*</a><br /><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2018/09/lectio-divina-graphic-organizer.html" target="_blank">Lectio Divina Graphic Organizer</a>*<br /><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/04/way-of-light-adult-or-teen-bible-study.html">Lectio Divina Bookmarks</a>*<br /><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2018/12/learning-about-structure-of-bible.html" target="_blank">Structure of the Bible Printables*</a><br /><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2019/07/teaching-about-parables.html" target="_blank">Teaching about the Parables Bible Studies*</a><br /><a href="http://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2017/12/studying-scripture-best-pens-for.html" target="_blank">Best Pens for the Catholic Journaling Bible</a><br /><a href="http://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2018/01/studying-scripture-color-and-creativity.html" target="_blank">Color and Creativity in a Journaling Bible</a><br /><a href="http://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2018/02/studying-scripure-transfer-tracing.html" target="_blank">Transfer and Tracing Techniques in a Journaling Bible</a><br /><a href="https://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2017/06/studying-scripture-tips-tools-ideas_21.html" target="_blank">Tips, Tools, and Ideas for Personal Bible Study</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeiGFeYFq5siL1wRlXNHGOOL9o7uo6uFrM9sEoqUx8dm3XLHlLoOEYopvuOaHpLsACKqJochsAFXMrddtgyykueMD39fqnSjr9bg-blpdZVtY0FlDhSspMOxkYF-_CgNOXF3HgQE16UKl9Y1jZs4upex1yhI_9-xhoen9leHFm3eQbClkQTLrHBgVSfg=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeiGFeYFq5siL1wRlXNHGOOL9o7uo6uFrM9sEoqUx8dm3XLHlLoOEYopvuOaHpLsACKqJochsAFXMrddtgyykueMD39fqnSjr9bg-blpdZVtY0FlDhSspMOxkYF-_CgNOXF3HgQE16UKl9Y1jZs4upex1yhI_9-xhoen9leHFm3eQbClkQTLrHBgVSfg=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><b>Reading Goals for the New Year:<br /></b><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/11/favorite-books-for-catholic-kids.html" target="_blank">Catholic Kid Book List </a><br /><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/11/favorite-books-for-catholic-kids.html" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2019/08/choosing-using-good-catholic-books.html" target="_blank">Choosing and Using Good Catholic Books</a><br /><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/11/favorite-books-for-catholic-kids.html" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2019/08/choosing-using-good-catholic-books.html" target="_blank">Bookshelf Printables</a><br /><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/11/favorite-books-for-catholic-kids.html" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2017/08/watercolor-bookshelf-printable.html" target="_blank">Watercolor Printable Bookshelf</a></div></div></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-45620274196295090852024-01-01T16:10:00.004-06:002024-03-12T17:52:22.537-05:00January Books for Catholic Kids<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZkapIB09ZFiDU1So9y7u3kY8Kz0o7Z5EPpr8c_y96s6PoP12qDPVmgE-34Ldf-_EQRHDlw3AhoZymErbAX885Dyb7Nga68Ssx2KTa5OpadSG_wNRdCFbGhgs3SkBdD85Z-425qpRAqAl2Keoojua1LXomot6qDLUzUj1e9F239NdY75vB1ptYzDOhyr9/s2550/January%20Books.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="2550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZkapIB09ZFiDU1So9y7u3kY8Kz0o7Z5EPpr8c_y96s6PoP12qDPVmgE-34Ldf-_EQRHDlw3AhoZymErbAX885Dyb7Nga68Ssx2KTa5OpadSG_wNRdCFbGhgs3SkBdD85Z-425qpRAqAl2Keoojua1LXomot6qDLUzUj1e9F239NdY75vB1ptYzDOhyr9/w640-h640/January%20Books.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>January Catholic Kids Book List</b></div></span><div><div>Below are a few favorite titles that fit well with devotions and feast days this month! This list contains Amazon Affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, I earn a small commission at no cost to you. I'd also love to encourage you to shop directly with the publisher or with your local bookshop, or try to request these at your local library! I'm sure I've missed some books that would be great for this month, so feel free to add your own recommendations in the comments! You can find my giant list of <a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/11/favorite-books-for-catholic-kids.html">Catholic Kid Books by topic here</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Month of the Most Holy Name of Jesus</b></span></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3r6d9IH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Through the Year with Jesus- Bogner, Katherine<br /></a></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3r6d9IH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Who is Jesus? His Life, His Land, His Time- Tertrais, Gaelle</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3r6d9IH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Life of Jesus According to St. Luke- DeMullenheim, Sophie</a></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3obviFZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Catholic Comic Book Bible: The Gospel of Luke</a></div><div><br /></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The New Year</b></span></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3ChLPfZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ee;">The Catholic All Year Prayer Companion: The Liturgical Year in Practice- Tierney, Kendra</span><br /></a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/2KsdWBn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Story of the Bible, Dramatized Audiobook</a></div><div><div><a href="https://golepress.com/product/life-of-christ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Life of Christ Lectio Divina Journal</a>, Education in Virtue</div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/32HhjjJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Saint a Day: 365 True Stories of Faith and Heroism, Meredith Hines<br /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Saints and Feast Days</b></span></div><div><div><b>1/1- The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God</b></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3FeeNz9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Through the Year with Mary- Katherine Bogner</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3fnzIZl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Compendium of Marian Devotions- Fr. Ed Broom</a></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3fyOPus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mary, the Mother of Jesu</a>s, Tomie de Paola</div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/31xybDy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jesus, Son of Mary- Fulton Sheen</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1/3- St. Genevieve</b></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3GuNKmH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matron of Paris: The Story of Saint Genevieve- Phillip Campbell</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div></div><div><b>1/4- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton</b></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3G6F8Bb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mother Seton and the Sisters of Charity- Alma Power-Waters </a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3i9NRL5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Daughter of America- Jeanne Marie Grunwell</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3CdellO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elizabeth Ann Seton: Mother for Many- Barbara Yoffie</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1/6- Epiphany</b></div><div><a href="https://paulinestore.com/where-is-the-baby-king-qs1001351-193641.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Where is the Baby King?- Henning & Atkins</a><br /><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3eyMIVv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Legend of Old Befana, dePaola, Tomie</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/34HoAyL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Fourth Wise Man- Summers, Susan</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1/22- Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn</b></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/31RIDpF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angel in the Waters</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3DpjlDS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Before I Was Me- Frank Fraser</a></div></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3HzzdFP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Tiny Seed: A Parable- Katie Warner</a></div><div></div></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3MZk7g9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In My Mother's Womb- Susan Joy Bellavance & Fr Bill DesChamps</a></div><div><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/3984730425043117844/5646027555218554452#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colors of Creation, by Paul Thigpen</a><br /></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3fxWqc6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">God's Wildest Wonderment of All, Thigpen, Paul</a></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/47J8DVp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Super J and the Power of Love- Jennifer Nelson</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1/25- Conversion of St. Paul</b></div><div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3Vb2KxR" target="_blank">St. Paul's Nephew to the Rescue- Claudia Cangilla McAdam</a></div><div></div></div><div><br /></div></div><div><b>1/28- St. Thomas Aquinas</b></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3jLpYtP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Thomas Aquinas For Children and the Childlike- Raissa Maritain</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3Ci9eR7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Thomas Aquinas: The Story of the the Dumb Ox- Mary Fabyan Windeatt </a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3WVxRuT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. Thomas Aquinas and the Preaching Beggars- Brendan Larnen</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3IgZfiI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Thomas Aquinas: Missionary of Truth- Marianne Lorraine</a></div><div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3Pzs4dJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Detective Thomas and the Biggest Question- Caitlin E Bootsma </a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1/31- St. John Bosco</b></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3jNH9uQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. John Bosco and His Big Gray Dog- Hayley Medeiros </a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3QeXTqY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint John Bosco- Catherine Beebe</a> </div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3X2tAWF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Story of Saint John Bosco- Brother Ernest CSC</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3WXnlmN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Bosco: Champion for Youth- Barbara Yoffie</a></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-2149360939641809242024-01-01T08:00:00.007-06:002024-01-01T18:52:51.739-06:00Celebrating Epiphany<p>Epiphany, traditionally on the January 6th (the twelfth day of Christmas) is observed on January 8th this year.</p><p>At Mass on Epiphany we hear the story of the visit of the Magi. These Wise Men traveled far to worship Jesus and brought Him three gifts; gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The gold was for Jesus because He is the King of kings, the frankincense was because He is the great High Priest, and the myrrh was for the sacrifice He would make on the Cross.</p><p>The gifts of the Wise Men are one of the reasons that it is a tradition for family and friends to exchange gifts during the Christmas season. In some cultures, gifts are exchanged on Epiphany instead of Christmas Day.</p><p>It also is customary to bless your home on Epiphany, remembering the way that the Holy Family opened their dwelling place to these visitors. You can read the story of the Magi in Matthew 2:1–12.</p><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-PN08bDp-yg856Jpjo8g_Fhs7bYJKWPN/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">Click here</a> for the Celebrating Epiphany coloring page:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-PN08bDp-yg856Jpjo8g_Fhs7bYJKWPN/view?usp=drive_link" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="839" data-original-width="646" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwq7wwaodG9lxmRzrnJXmBmFoYdTX37AE8-pLxwnb_o_bi3yOzqS5ZGCMiEooIJaqVmTYkn4BZCqC0_agZI4LcQddT3MF-LF8g_JlViK4WZAq8kHcQkhHELXZlkWsyMYyJgL7syvDeGYVVACC-5AEUGXEdGQtUxp5pS59pb2pI9tqK1pNGxsJ9PeNG96EU/w492-h640/epiphany.png" width="492" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>You may also like these Epiphany Activities:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/12/epiphany-home-blessing-kits-update-for.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBJloGP4D0SQBj35sqXCtCurp1Av9KcbpCMS-vAFi0PBFEVuRgD7zSFr-_MQbrBmJszVEsnAWNcVYZKQ8Rhh61C1tNF5ke7OIQ76zMs0-w1v54024DjvgVxqBHXeefYtyQRdFurrw46lGMJw5-iaub92dBEdoW2GCR4szqv2wlK4vK_QQXQGKKkKXeKQ/w400-h400/IMG_1480.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/12/epiphany-home-blessing-kits-update-for.html">Epiphany Home Blessing Kit* (updated through 2026)<br /></a><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/01/my-gift-celebrating-epiphany.html">My Gift: An Epiphany Readers' Theater</a>*<br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1deVjq6ZAReZyvcjrB44xQsHGIj_sRLFjGBTCsi3R2BY/edit?usp=sharing">Gifts of the Magi Google Classroom Assignment</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>You can read more about the connection between Epiphany and Christmas in <i>All about Advent & Christmas: Sharing the Seasons of Hope & Wonder with Children. </i></b></span>These coloring pages were made in cooperation with <a href="https://www.catholicpapergoods.com/" target="_blank">Shari Van Vranken</a> of Catholic Paper Goods using artwork from <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our new book</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You can find it at <a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" target="_blank">The St. Paul Center here</a> or on <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon here</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80k_YP8Rp6rVXb996_-cFj0VUTYS-zYgE4n19qsBPDKilykZdKLFMMF5xQABD1uyBeEbX2yuxLi1VCBBmLIiCDBONAuEuJL7uJ1g-TMskZy61gNEnNhlQfexikXRVTld5K5TBIOW2d5bSPV3D0KQVTvFA5Uo5yhvvQtzqV7xZScWiu27chjrNOzllFMau/w400-h400/Instagram%20Reel%20Template4.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And you can find all of the free resources linked in this post:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/12/alllllll-all-about-advent-christmas.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="5080" data-original-width="6000" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWVWWyKqVbPBmB1uCevHHLfgXdVE-aT7VhV1SCHaPEIvv9Rx-uMWjhPvsjs0NLVkjsYe4AUL9XGqlVC5Dpg-RoQDqf4VviOUr9Kte87DijGc_uKBRx2_XeQPOj26MZ_JJSnLyZKFIwNYlH5cMgn-Yjl4oPY4vUbuq8ipA03A-8FIhF63gP7i9xSGfo1th/w640-h542/All%20Activity%20Pages%20Cover.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-67882827566970466032023-12-18T08:00:00.002-06:002024-01-01T15:40:04.313-06:00Nativity & Christmas Coloring Pages<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEIZ3t2MVZ3nAWMGQKIW9qyoiptxicIjiC39MXbhyqY9gJ0sl-TlNMZ_Joia1JaRBCDzwYTWlf0E72s614dTdAyUlypbVi0CmcPqeAP1SU-_xWBJTFOhASp0Zq9OLdwLBXEYytsPKodrX1aseFvS0HDKSSusvgbG-5_1MSskj90d2ZUAwc-oQkJ9DYyYcc/s3024/Nativity.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEIZ3t2MVZ3nAWMGQKIW9qyoiptxicIjiC39MXbhyqY9gJ0sl-TlNMZ_Joia1JaRBCDzwYTWlf0E72s614dTdAyUlypbVi0CmcPqeAP1SU-_xWBJTFOhASp0Zq9OLdwLBXEYytsPKodrX1aseFvS0HDKSSusvgbG-5_1MSskj90d2ZUAwc-oQkJ9DYyYcc/w640-h640/Nativity.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Did you know that 2023 marks the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi displaying the first Nativity Scene (also called a créche)?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Gathering figurines of the Holy Family, shepherds, wise men, angels, and animals reminds us in our waiting during Advent to keep the true meaning of Christmas close to our hearts. Here are some ideas for being intentional with your Nativity scene this Advent:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Set up your stable early in Advent and then slowly add more of the Nativity figurines each week.</li><li>In the empty manger place a piece of straw or yarn in the manger have a special spot for the empty manger whenever someone says an extra prayer or does a good deed. This helps make a warm bed to welcome Baby Jesus.</li><li>Wait to add Baby Jesus until Christmas Day!</li><li>Have the wise men figurines “wander” through your home during the Christmas season as they look for Jesus. Add them to the Nativity on Epiphany.</li></ul><div>Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/11FgZp5vZ1PMsBH7WgYCCL7zP9fkKwHqo/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">here for a coloring page</a> of the Nativity Scene during Advent (no Baby Jesus yet!):</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/11FgZp5vZ1PMsBH7WgYCCL7zP9fkKwHqo/view?usp=drive_link" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="847" data-original-width="652" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb18JT9mTmwUV-upejN6mQ-8d4pidHFnbvEZb7l9FMCHvVaD6-srvGoWR7G_p2P726FJaSk4im_xRsBvp8gcqXLj9OQka-zGtr8pdHAoc1G88gTByQVbI1A-915BjMKiE8PZtIDDkGKwuF48dMnXhFH3d-I5RpYt49Wot_C2p3K45IfI_bnNxwOiqxBkIr/w493-h640/nativity%201.png" width="493" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oYDs0YM7yKSU_DtAwO7P881v0n36z5LY/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">click here for a coloring page</a> of the Nativity in Bethlehem:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oYDs0YM7yKSU_DtAwO7P881v0n36z5LY/view?usp=drive_link" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="648" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglO0qP83oRvMPsc0JPd4r6sFbab06ZgGhNQcbLpI6c1qDqYhfdDRwohcQEOfk75EVDm4O-ywQJS5WdwXnwZMIp6PDnzuuE0LD6i10w8zdqaDQVT6N9zwqNd9pjQvfJwapR_V62doIf3HY7EzZplyzszzYPOdCypd142wvAXqrsXs_OV7Jak0tH9rfpQ5xS/w490-h640/nativity%202.png" width="490" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UyHUWMZBJS9IvYTUaCH6IJ_gM90ltC0-/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">Christmas prayer</a> that would be perfect to use as a family, or even to color and give as a gift to grandparents, godparents, teachers, or your priest!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UyHUWMZBJS9IvYTUaCH6IJ_gM90ltC0-/view?usp=drive_link" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="653" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJdEMMOEuHW5NBtZ135bqVRBN5vmF2azNCd4-kF_Jc8aLvLUCXPDg-8l8plzE4_-3vpAZ7tekN1idgmHZ-Bo4-BXPgWKQkjuch1UZPxXwGFWCBTrTPrPhmgQ3LgM4TTBJkcO_1tz78wlBTzetoh0w2b5b8gPqrXZBtF5UQKztN2h4pm9-CQaI6Ea40mW3-/w490-h640/christmas%20prayer.png" width="490" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>And you can read more about the Nativity and other Advent traditions in <i>All about Advent & Christmas: Sharing the Seasons of Hope & Wonder with Children. </i></b></span>These coloring pages were made in cooperation with <a href="https://www.catholicpapergoods.com/" target="_blank">Shari Van Vranken</a> of Catholic Paper Goods using artwork from <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our new book</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You can find it at <a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" target="_blank">The St. Paul Center here</a> (<b>30% off until 12/31/23!</b>) or on <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon here</a>. It's also available as an ebook in both places if that's more your style! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80k_YP8Rp6rVXb996_-cFj0VUTYS-zYgE4n19qsBPDKilykZdKLFMMF5xQABD1uyBeEbX2yuxLi1VCBBmLIiCDBONAuEuJL7uJ1g-TMskZy61gNEnNhlQfexikXRVTld5K5TBIOW2d5bSPV3D0KQVTvFA5Uo5yhvvQtzqV7xZScWiu27chjrNOzllFMau/w400-h400/Instagram%20Reel%20Template4.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And you can find all of the free resources linked in this post:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/12/alllllll-all-about-advent-christmas.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="5080" data-original-width="6000" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWVWWyKqVbPBmB1uCevHHLfgXdVE-aT7VhV1SCHaPEIvv9Rx-uMWjhPvsjs0NLVkjsYe4AUL9XGqlVC5Dpg-RoQDqf4VviOUr9Kte87DijGc_uKBRx2_XeQPOj26MZ_JJSnLyZKFIwNYlH5cMgn-Yjl4oPY4vUbuq8ipA03A-8FIhF63gP7i9xSGfo1th/w640-h542/All%20Activity%20Pages%20Cover.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-3775486874103116922023-12-16T08:00:00.051-06:002024-01-01T15:42:16.435-06:00Mary, the First Tabernacle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidreq1CiDDY0jnVHA9RYB2MOoDJ0-4JHNI6bNNq7gbFg7C9LOoyk0ttqZ8LZQz4OPMDapMY8vtUBd_clDYMSn3hPoQvJKM0QNnjzI04vHE4MfLF6x24v2gGTS-UgZJ4f0i5ecm1ajUSwLKshy8mgsbSA9MRHYcdXyJHBQGV29WvQOiDzN-QpoPyXDVHiFt/s1956/AAAC-_Interior2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1397" data-original-width="1956" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidreq1CiDDY0jnVHA9RYB2MOoDJ0-4JHNI6bNNq7gbFg7C9LOoyk0ttqZ8LZQz4OPMDapMY8vtUBd_clDYMSn3hPoQvJKM0QNnjzI04vHE4MfLF6x24v2gGTS-UgZJ4f0i5ecm1ajUSwLKshy8mgsbSA9MRHYcdXyJHBQGV29WvQOiDzN-QpoPyXDVHiFt/w640-h458/AAAC-_Interior2.png" width="640" /></a></div>Without a doubt, the page from our new book that garnered the most attention was this one. I've witnessed collective gasps, "wowwww," and exclamations of delight when people first spot the image of Mary as the First Tabernacle with little Baby Jesus in her womb.<div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.catholicpapergoods.com/" target="_blank">Shari</a> has told me that it was the first illustration cemented on her mind during her initial read-through of my manuscript. She was struck by the lines:</div><div><br /></div><div><div><i>Mary was set apart and prepared to be the mother of the Messiah. She was pure and holy, filled with grace, and had a heart completely in tune with God’s will... </i><i>What wonder and awe she must have felt to know that God’s promises were being fulfilled with her fiat, her yes. Imagine the nine months Mary waited like a living tabernacle with Jesus growing within her. Mary knew that hidden in her womb was the Light of the world.</i></div><p>I certainly am not the one who came up with this imagery. So along with a coloring page version of the illustration from our book, I thought I would share with you some wisdom from the Church and the Saints about Mary, the First Tabernacle:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>In his <a href="https://catholicismpure.wordpress.com/2013/05/13/venerable-fulton-sheen-our-blessed-lady-the-tabernacle-of-the-lord-holy-hour/" target="_blank">1976 address</a> at the Eucharistic Congress, Fulton Sheen called her "Mary, the Tabernacle of the Lord." He said: <i>The Word was made flesh and tabernacled within her. In a certain sense, it was Mary’s first Holy Communion, for she had within herself the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ.</i></li><li>Fulton Sheen also wrote:<i> How to find Christmas peace in a world of unrest? You cannot find peace on the outside but you can find peace on the inside, but letting God do to your soul what Mary let Him do to your soul what Mary let Him do to her body, namely, let Christ be formed in you. As she cooked the meals in her Nazarene home, as she nursed her aged cousin, as she drew water at the well, as she prepared the meals of the village carpenter, as she kneaded the dough and swept the floor, she was conscious that Christ was in her, that she was a living Ciborium, a monstrance of the Divine Eucharist.</i></li><li>St. Gregory the Great said, <i>Mary, you are the vessel and tabernacle containing all Mysteries.</i></li><li>St. Peter Julian Eymard wrote this beautiful reflection on St. Joseph adoring Jesus before his birth: <i>Words cannot express the perfection of his adoration. If Saint John leaped in the womb at the approach of Mary, what feelings must have coursed through Joseph during those six months when he had at his side and under his very eyes the hidden God! If the father of Origen used to kiss his child during the night and adore the Holy Spirit living within Him, can we doubt that Joseph must often have adored Jesus hidden in the pure tabernacle of Mary? How fervent that adoration must have been: My Lord and my God, behold your servant! No one can describe the adoration of this noble soul. He saw nothing, yet he believed; his faith had to pierce the virginal veil of Mary. So likewise with you! Under the veil of the Sacred Species your faith must see our Lord. Ask St. Joseph for his Lively, constant faith.</i></li><li>St. Margaret Mary Alacoque said: <i>Every time you visit the Church for the love of Christ, His heart draws us in an embrace of sheer delight. The tabernacle is like Mary’s womb wherein dwells the same Christ who reigns above, adored by angels, He who enters our bodies and souls.</i></li><li>And Pope St. John Paul II said:<i> If we wish to discover in all its richness the profound relationship between the Church and the Eucharist, we cannot neglect Mary, Mother and model of the Church…Mary can guide us toward this most holy sacrament because she herself has a profound relationship with it.</i></li><li><a href="https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/migrants/documents/rc_pc_migrants_doc_19990525_shrine_en.html" target="_blank">This Vatican document</a> includes a beautiful explanation of Mary as the New Ark of the Covenant:<i> </i><i>The Virgin Mary is the living shrine of the Word of God, the Ark of the New and Eternal Covenant. In fact, St. Luke’s account of the Annunciation of the angel to Mary nicely incorporates the images of the tent of meeting with God in Sinai and of the temple of Zion. Just as the cloud covered the people of God marching in the desert (cf. Nm 10:34; Dt 33:12; Ps 91:4) and just as the same cloud, as a sign of the divine mystery present in the midst of Israel, hovered over the Ark of the Covenant (cf. Ex 40:35), so now the shadow of the Most High envelops and penetrates the tabernacle of the New Covenant that is the womb of Mary (cf. Lk 1:35).</i></li></ul><p></p><p> Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mIIa4n_QB7jAfrDAN6iLZLs56l8RlJ30/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">here </a>for the Mary, the First Tabernacle coloring page:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mIIa4n_QB7jAfrDAN6iLZLs56l8RlJ30/view?usp=drive_link" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="847" data-original-width="657" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNaV6lgts2kREcRwuEBpgAQTLAOwj0U4RdAnX7QEYdVyICOhtETZeS2PXG54L0hog15PL0asetVxm6CEFJEsQEo8Aa-mQRM_UXhNpFatYQLC_hq_7rVP6kfFJ27XvdwWzZgpzWvkiywTkFF1d_o0H97r9oafj21xEE9UKatWX0sIVm4lO4WzWkcAb-jyxH/w496-h640/mary%20tabernacle.png" width="496" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You may also like this <a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/05/mary-mother-of-eucharist-coloring-page.html" target="_blank">Mary, Mother of the Eucharist Coloring Page</a> and mini shrine:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/05/mary-mother-of-eucharist-coloring-page.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ70reUAYnYQg0tOSmhbip-YgOIQqjGSPxvBlmyv2PxCH7_KPJS82ob5P8HrUwzUTwbDxEcn2_qf1Q5b77eMvgoXRDyqFpnwONCQf_y7e8wyZ5CTI-WyBQxn7eNzi1CuOurEN52L1eCuQ_VVa_bskBYAi8-q4yijaPQp00gYVGsW0VgBXC2TeSur4JPg/w400-h309/Mary%20Mother%20of%20Eucharist%20cover.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>You can read more about the Blessed Virgin Mary and her role during Advent in <i>All about Advent & Christmas: Sharing the Seasons of Hope & Wonder with Children. </i></b></span>These coloring pages were made in cooperation with <a href="https://www.catholicpapergoods.com/" target="_blank">Shari Van Vranken</a> of Catholic Paper Goods using artwork from <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our new book</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You can find it at <a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" target="_blank">The St. Paul Center here</a> or on <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon here</a>. It's also available as an ebook in both places if that's more your style! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80k_YP8Rp6rVXb996_-cFj0VUTYS-zYgE4n19qsBPDKilykZdKLFMMF5xQABD1uyBeEbX2yuxLi1VCBBmLIiCDBONAuEuJL7uJ1g-TMskZy61gNEnNhlQfexikXRVTld5K5TBIOW2d5bSPV3D0KQVTvFA5Uo5yhvvQtzqV7xZScWiu27chjrNOzllFMau/w400-h400/Instagram%20Reel%20Template4.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us!</i></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And you can find all of the free resources linked in this post:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/12/alllllll-all-about-advent-christmas.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="5080" data-original-width="6000" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWVWWyKqVbPBmB1uCevHHLfgXdVE-aT7VhV1SCHaPEIvv9Rx-uMWjhPvsjs0NLVkjsYe4AUL9XGqlVC5Dpg-RoQDqf4VviOUr9Kte87DijGc_uKBRx2_XeQPOj26MZ_JJSnLyZKFIwNYlH5cMgn-Yjl4oPY4vUbuq8ipA03A-8FIhF63gP7i9xSGfo1th/w640-h542/All%20Activity%20Pages%20Cover.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-32495760587364576922023-12-16T08:00:00.050-06:002024-01-01T15:38:22.121-06:00O Antiphons Activity Page<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qr053IkhkXEAi7hGrIPmYxzLP02ataWl/view?usp=drive_link" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2042" data-original-width="2562" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Aa34UTRCi7JVwzpT2HQqdo1Zwvpoj3vbTkVhYiScT0r_BnXIuiuqXtQmvtaFwbnsG_zXbun2fRJf43MD_mUpBXc8csCOQjU68bo1lmTI-LdVL2QqNEtvEpWaZ1fXDsZChsqiqi2BVrExPY0GZec9C1Dqu2_n3KT4u_WHFzzjU-OBkjp3_AowZy83THXc/w640-h510/OAntiphons2.png" width="640" /></a></div><p>The O Antiphons are traditional, scriptural prayers prayed during the week leading up to Christmas Eve. These antiphons are like a countdown as we near the end of our waiting and our excitement grows. Jesus is almost here!</p><p>An antiphon is a short prayer that is spoken, sung, or chanted before and after a longer prayer. The O Antiphons feature the seven titles of the Messiah found in the Book of Isaiah. They are sung in the hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” and have been used by Christians for around thirteen hundred years! Each of the meanings of the names originally found in the Old Testament all match up to Who Jesus was, what He said, and what He did.</p><p>The O Antiphons make a perfect Advent Bible study. You can use this guide to read more about these titles of Jesus. In the Old Testament passage, you should be looking for promises God made about Who the Messiah would be and what He would do. In the New Testament passage, you should read for information showing how Jesus fulfilled that prophecy about the Messiah. The passages listed are often very short, so you can also read a little more to understand the context of the passage.</p><p>We turned the chart in <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our book</a> into the perfect activity page to use for studying the O Antiphon with older kids. You can find it by clicking <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qr053IkhkXEAi7hGrIPmYxzLP02ataWl/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">here</a>:</p><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qr053IkhkXEAi7hGrIPmYxzLP02ataWl/view?usp=drive_link" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1992" data-original-width="2518" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMi-uZeprAx_AUhVFFDfqLo6n6wyHLu9sup4z_a9YAAhtFtPwntXP9-ti-qfBS-aIk73s0vBnhTqqREhrqZNKEVX5DRRSLdCAxmdBny3RiVBpmJ0xTwMW_QH1TtLOeeD3FvR6halp7ohOhvuPYz6catiw1MeBwTxrW6Ek17lO2m_-D2V7IiBQ5GXJ_r5NX/w400-h316/OAntiphons1.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>You might also like these other O Antiphon resources from my archives:</p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2015/12/the-o-antiphons.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMMcdpBXXcd5f__HgkJieNXYZhZAo9i7xdlz3YuH1M0ICdGKjHsX6Pu9LNcRZOlSiUqaV6RCYqqk8HBEyAXYlr7Jrk41qHpQ0kACkUzi1BcVIKlYie74B1ZyhYKerO9WAdajFzMvW0nEcMAO8GF3qHaZpgBCB2CupNtEEndOByYB_J_NE6Y4YKvqIG8Q/w400-h400/0%20(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">O Antiphons:<br /></span><a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/12/the-o-antiphons.html">O Antiphons Printable Coloring Books*<br /></a><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/12/o-antiphons-projects-free-printables.html">O Antiphons Bible Study & Creative Project (Digital Resources</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>And you can read more about the O Antiphons and other Advent traditions in <i>All about Advent & Christmas: Sharing the Seasons of Hope & Wonder with Children. </i></b></span>These coloring pages were made in cooperation with <a href="https://www.catholicpapergoods.com/" target="_blank">Shari Van Vranken</a> of Catholic Paper Goods using artwork from <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our new book</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You can find it at <a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" target="_blank">The St. Paul Center here</a> or on <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80k_YP8Rp6rVXb996_-cFj0VUTYS-zYgE4n19qsBPDKilykZdKLFMMF5xQABD1uyBeEbX2yuxLi1VCBBmLIiCDBONAuEuJL7uJ1g-TMskZy61gNEnNhlQfexikXRVTld5K5TBIOW2d5bSPV3D0KQVTvFA5Uo5yhvvQtzqV7xZScWiu27chjrNOzllFMau/w400-h400/Instagram%20Reel%20Template4.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And you can find all of the free resources linked in this post:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/12/alllllll-all-about-advent-christmas.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="5080" data-original-width="6000" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWVWWyKqVbPBmB1uCevHHLfgXdVE-aT7VhV1SCHaPEIvv9Rx-uMWjhPvsjs0NLVkjsYe4AUL9XGqlVC5Dpg-RoQDqf4VviOUr9Kte87DijGc_uKBRx2_XeQPOj26MZ_JJSnLyZKFIwNYlH5cMgn-Yjl4oPY4vUbuq8ipA03A-8FIhF63gP7i9xSGfo1th/w640-h542/All%20Activity%20Pages%20Cover.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-67013598490661665242023-12-14T21:10:00.003-06:002024-01-01T15:16:34.378-06:00Alllllll the All about Advent & Christmas Printables- Free for you!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWVWWyKqVbPBmB1uCevHHLfgXdVE-aT7VhV1SCHaPEIvv9Rx-uMWjhPvsjs0NLVkjsYe4AUL9XGqlVC5Dpg-RoQDqf4VviOUr9Kte87DijGc_uKBRx2_XeQPOj26MZ_JJSnLyZKFIwNYlH5cMgn-Yjl4oPY4vUbuq8ipA03A-8FIhF63gP7i9xSGfo1th/s6000/All%20Activity%20Pages%20Cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5080" data-original-width="6000" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWVWWyKqVbPBmB1uCevHHLfgXdVE-aT7VhV1SCHaPEIvv9Rx-uMWjhPvsjs0NLVkjsYe4AUL9XGqlVC5Dpg-RoQDqf4VviOUr9Kte87DijGc_uKBRx2_XeQPOj26MZ_JJSnLyZKFIwNYlH5cMgn-Yjl4oPY4vUbuq8ipA03A-8FIhF63gP7i9xSGfo1th/w640-h542/All%20Activity%20Pages%20Cover.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The days left in Advent are dwindling, and I know as a teacher I am looking for activities to use in my classroom during the snippets of time before Christmas break. And I bet that parents will be looking for some tools to keep little hands busy while everyone is together over the Christmas Season. </p><p><a href="https://www.catholicpapergoods.com/" target="_blank">Shari Van Vranken</a> of Catholic Paper Goods and I have worked hard over the past couple of months to make a huge collection of coloring and activities pages. Using the artwork and catechetical content from <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our book</a> <a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/10/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing.html" target="_blank">All about Advent & Christmas: Sharing the Seasons of Hope & Wonder with Children</a>, we hope make the book more interactive this Season and for years to come. We've shared a few printables already and still have more to come... but we want to get them all in your hands NOW so that you can put them to good use- and we're offering them totally FREE!</p><p>We've compiled a collection of over thirty pages of printables for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, including simple coloring pages (with snippets of catechetical content to give them meaning), more complex activity pages for older kids, a few resources translated into Spanish, a bulletin board set, and a clickable calendar with activities for each day.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">You can access <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xLVdU9REKDuamQc9_6ELoUKuceBNKlVB?usp=sharing" target="_blank">ALL THE RESOURCES IN THIS FOLDER</a></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Or, you can download <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TB4G3g7WD7w8ZbxtbBaV4YPiokEdiSW3/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">ONE FILE WITH ALL ACTIVITY PAGES</a> </span></b></p><p>Here is a list of the resources included. <b>Many of these activities also have (or will have) their own blog post with additional information and connected resources to help parents and teachers use them well. You can find the links to those posts below:</b></p><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Clickable Calendar with activities for everyday in the Advent & Christmas Seasons</li><li>Advent Calendar Coloring Page</li><li>Advent Wreath Coloring Page</li><li>The Advent Wreath- Cards for each week</li><li><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/11/design-advent-chasuble.html" target="_blank">Design-an-Advent-Chasuble</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/11/waiting-for-jesus-advent-bulletin-board.html" target="_blank">Waiting for Jesus Bulletin Board</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/11/the-threefold-coming-of-lord-this-advent.html" target="_blank">The Threefold Coming of Jesus at Advent Quote Coloring Page</a> (in Spanish & English)</li><li><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/11/the-threefold-coming-of-lord-this-advent.html" target="_blank">The Threefold Coming of Jesus at Advent Mini Book</a> (in Spanish & English)</li><li><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/12/nativity-christmas-coloring-pages.html" target="_blank">The Nativity Scene Coloring Page</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/12/st-juan-diegos-miraculous-tilma.html" target="_blank">St. Juan Diego's Miraculous Tilma</a> (in Spanish & English, older & younger versions)</li><li><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/12/gaudete-sunday.html" target="_blank">Gaudete Sunday Coloring Page</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/12/bambinelli-sunday.html" target="_blank">Bambinelli Sunday Coloring Page</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/12/bambinelli-sunday.html" target="_blank">Bambinelli Sunday Prayer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/12/mary-first-tabernacle.html" target="_blank">Mary, the First Tabernacle Coloring Page</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/12/o-antiphons-activity-page.html" target="_blank">The O Antiphons Activity Page</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/12/nativity-christmas-coloring-pages.html" target="_blank">The Nativity Coloring Page</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/12/nativity-christmas-coloring-pages.html" target="_blank">Christmas Prayer</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2024/01/celebrating-epiphany.html" target="_blank">Celebrating Epiphany</a></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And all of them work perfectly alongside our book <i>All about Advent & Christmas: Sharing the Seasons of Hope & Wonder with Children, </i>which you can find at <a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" target="_blank">The St. Paul Center here</a> or on <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon here</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80k_YP8Rp6rVXb996_-cFj0VUTYS-zYgE4n19qsBPDKilykZdKLFMMF5xQABD1uyBeEbX2yuxLi1VCBBmLIiCDBONAuEuJL7uJ1g-TMskZy61gNEnNhlQfexikXRVTld5K5TBIOW2d5bSPV3D0KQVTvFA5Uo5yhvvQtzqV7xZScWiu27chjrNOzllFMau/w400-h400/Instagram%20Reel%20Template4.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-34877537191509087432023-12-12T17:27:00.004-06:002024-01-01T15:42:32.886-06:00Gaudete Sunday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib9oE-IhBz0XZDZOkBCFRM2LO7IAiBjMdGNdptRqkIplQtbo2lNDAgToCzzCzQD1N8l0Y5XZGI1GcXW5S9qLxPQIKrAAHiJVZgCDPepkvSbTAHvqqrXTfsxtmHJ5DEjTwTK-Dl-ol9bS6kGZ32f3XeSsRuH5kKYYq63pgVV98WkVHtFe9VoxqkE-H_wWZa/s750/DC18696B-BFD7-4252-8FF8-4EE1FCEF4887.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib9oE-IhBz0XZDZOkBCFRM2LO7IAiBjMdGNdptRqkIplQtbo2lNDAgToCzzCzQD1N8l0Y5XZGI1GcXW5S9qLxPQIKrAAHiJVZgCDPepkvSbTAHvqqrXTfsxtmHJ5DEjTwTK-Dl-ol9bS6kGZ32f3XeSsRuH5kKYYq63pgVV98WkVHtFe9VoxqkE-H_wWZa/w640-h640/DC18696B-BFD7-4252-8FF8-4EE1FCEF4887.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Can you believe that this Sunday is already Gaudete Sunday, the start of the third week of Advent?</p><p>During Advent we use the color purple to remind ourselves of preparing for Jesus to come at Christmas. But on the third Sunday of Advent, you might have a little surprise when you come to Mass and see the priest wearing <b>pink</b>!</p><p>Pink, or rose, is a color of joy. On the third Sunday of Advent we are over halfway through the season and drawing closer to the celebration of Christmas. We rejoice because our waiting is almost over!</p><p>The third Sunday of Advent even has a special name; it is called Gaudete (pronounced gow-DAY-tay) Sunday. Gaudete is from Latin and means “to rejoice.” It is the first word of the entrance antiphon for Mass on Gaudete Sunday, and the readings that day are all about joy.</p><p>We thought your children might like to color their own rose chasuble for Gaudete Sunday! This coloring page is complete with a little catechesis on Gaudete Sunday as well as the symbolism of the chasuble. <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VAY9L7DbwUHSiolWSr8zIwa2Q-IzmJq9/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">You can print it here</a>:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VAY9L7DbwUHSiolWSr8zIwa2Q-IzmJq9/view?usp=drive_link" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="655" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRPB4F2zRgKX4WGg222yfMD1FS3RKTomlUCw0TJ6iFHxsfmFORmk1RMZQOoD6oIw1nqf_vGH1rqRfD3UdGNN9dPUzeQwIO_DAQaB2KVixsVZYSQEVwiEIWw1EuIkR1wRsBruRP-rXgGF3vCgpnUehFekqfhOa3iBsiKWuryrDLqu_MPN87Dh__h-gmGf7p/w494-h640/gaudete%20sunday.png" width="494" /></a></div><p>You may also like our design-an-Advent-chasuble page too, which you can find <a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/11/design-advent-chasuble.html" target="_blank">here</a>:</p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/11/design-advent-chasuble.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiBMgwIcFOTVchP9zWWnq-zXEdpMi4vxf-FPg6IgWTK9cCTlTKO-ZufRmhkNA0wrsyFdf9pU3VszL5S9mGLVn_Cy3s8i0jvd_C6MUlTdl_0gPwl2O9tRCkeWvxwvVN4gaxrlKBzfJT9yCLNDSE_Vsmb1plC5Jt6BPSpHvqYTlKmdlB1DPzWLttJ-DVgzSu/w400-h400/IMG_3515.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div>My niece and a couple of my nephews designed a few samples for us, and I think that they did a great job!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/11/design-advent-chasuble.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf6-oC4Gge02Ty_1g2eVhbEiAaoO6ybX7etEFiCEooZ7MUccpZ48avpHqnasUc8Y3CCRj6AJz6gs_D1XtIr7repJAzKX14NTe1eaO4bdw_0woMt1aDQDSRx7mOuoAXbaTdYZ1MdsOKAHampbECYNvMPamhIgWfyrCpI4rtGXlvKutD8T9h4CqwhPvgPqR-/w400-h400/IMG_3513.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>And you can read more about Gaudete Sunday and other Advent traditions in <i>All about Advent & Christmas: Sharing the Seasons of Hope & Wonder with Children. </i></b></span>These coloring pages were made in cooperation with <a href="https://www.catholicpapergoods.com/" target="_blank">Shari Van Vranken</a> of Catholic Paper Goods using artwork from <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our new book</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You can find it at <a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" target="_blank">The St. Paul Center here</a> or on <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon here</a>. It's also available as an ebook in both places if that's more your style! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80k_YP8Rp6rVXb996_-cFj0VUTYS-zYgE4n19qsBPDKilykZdKLFMMF5xQABD1uyBeEbX2yuxLi1VCBBmLIiCDBONAuEuJL7uJ1g-TMskZy61gNEnNhlQfexikXRVTld5K5TBIOW2d5bSPV3D0KQVTvFA5Uo5yhvvQtzqV7xZScWiu27chjrNOzllFMau/w400-h400/Instagram%20Reel%20Template4.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And you can find all of the free resources linked in this post:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/12/alllllll-all-about-advent-christmas.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="5080" data-original-width="6000" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWVWWyKqVbPBmB1uCevHHLfgXdVE-aT7VhV1SCHaPEIvv9Rx-uMWjhPvsjs0NLVkjsYe4AUL9XGqlVC5Dpg-RoQDqf4VviOUr9Kte87DijGc_uKBRx2_XeQPOj26MZ_JJSnLyZKFIwNYlH5cMgn-Yjl4oPY4vUbuq8ipA03A-8FIhF63gP7i9xSGfo1th/w640-h542/All%20Activity%20Pages%20Cover.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-89107668602904600612023-12-12T17:18:00.001-06:002024-01-01T15:42:45.647-06:00Bambinelli Sunday<div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0A4BOPP1wnL_4TA1x-dIPPUJV4gk6mC0yUvbJFjyDvt_eylvNGVz0wXgv5mGSqlBf8Y33A-puVD4xg5LKvZTvL3mJUT9N7I8yxkz9oXjbERLbhr9m3jcVmusk-xTEzZrGwZ55PwIf0mS_ibK5LOTB2k3p5w6DCGVvlcMhsLCKky2e3IEflzSNgtUj2v4F/s3024/IMG_5052.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0A4BOPP1wnL_4TA1x-dIPPUJV4gk6mC0yUvbJFjyDvt_eylvNGVz0wXgv5mGSqlBf8Y33A-puVD4xg5LKvZTvL3mJUT9N7I8yxkz9oXjbERLbhr9m3jcVmusk-xTEzZrGwZ55PwIf0mS_ibK5LOTB2k3p5w6DCGVvlcMhsLCKky2e3IEflzSNgtUj2v4F/w640-h640/IMG_5052.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Have you ever heard of Bambinelli Sunday?</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Bambinelli (Baby Jesus) Sunday in Italy takes place on the third Sunday of Advent. Families bring the Baby Jesus figurine from their Nativity sets to church to have them blessed in preparation for Christmas. Pope St. Paul VI even made it a custom for this event to take place in the Vatican. Pilgrims can have their Baby Jesus statue blessed by the pope himself!</div><div><br /></div><div>If you've never seen this custom, check in with your priest to see if it is something that can be done at your parish during Advent! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U4y4ATXQutvyFN30UjcPnEeZlQzJxsO9/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="847" data-original-width="653" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwQWCF802rMilNruPwl5hqSXQ582rQMfgdHcUXxNYcvw8hk3PrMO0P8mcIdSMlY0hqu0isbiWGv4EXoGPuzVQKuEujfYBSfQNgArKj9qNMchox43hYJmuePnO2CI5jkI40c4vJ2MQeVBpch4tYoTk61sXnQB9EP9bIkei4oyOokqD4z2XlSuPsNmoWQtPK/w494-h640/bambinelli%201.png" width="494" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>While doing a little more research into Bambinelli Sunday, I came across the beautiful blessing shared by Pope Benedict XVI in 2008. You can read the whole address on the Vatican website <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/angelus/2008/documents/hf_ben-xvi_ang_20081214.html" target="_blank">here</a>, or we included just the prayer on this coloring page:</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YnG7qac8uP9EfcQ89PRxeklfdwz6OKvA/view?usp=drive_link" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="855" data-original-width="1115" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV1kU70n7bfpj2SsdjBWbD0dOYEimq_Ql_4oaQB_AFG3XrAVE2m-2CsDEacf0JxuWQ8KpJ-tVMUmQYUd_5d8Z_P3SdXysnh9rYUxp0TpzESiUSgoLAcaYG36P-E_0WT8Fdd2wJ1R7m9H6v3utpWMFwEbR3yRS9VT4EtbBfdrZSVBWBq_MYBFoZJbUG2Yld/w640-h490/bambinelli%202.png" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>You can print either of these coloring pages to share with your children this Advent:</div><div><br /></div><div>Click<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U4y4ATXQutvyFN30UjcPnEeZlQzJxsO9/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here for the coloring page</a> with a description of Bambinelli Sunday:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U4y4ATXQutvyFN30UjcPnEeZlQzJxsO9/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="847" data-original-width="653" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRikxjKvGvCI9rjmkq-Cqyd3d6adgWnlYd5b87cjI62ufB7VBhMBMMvbRShNF41dE3E5diHGOuUkSUrBM_AnLGq-xuFUJhOM0JicjpH2Eg_vDMw6vMHPLlePW1ICDgrQLLrt23q7Z1dHc4AKiwx86vsOlAp5RJrb2WGLZ8paFMfN_x0LVH5o9OttJHmdYs/s320/bambinelli%201.png" width="247" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YnG7qac8uP9EfcQ89PRxeklfdwz6OKvA/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">here for the coloring page</a> with the prayer from Pope Benedict included:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YnG7qac8uP9EfcQ89PRxeklfdwz6OKvA/view?usp=drive_link" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="855" data-original-width="1115" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqKKF2QgMObLV_hhhHPpUxMeTKi9dNN6sI2YtDJUJKqw_YhqfYfw2Wpu-ik6q36XB49MhPJWMTeVS2bJVgnJ8SuKLzaqdueLr_qJSA68q_SxZQkrwtXIBIUnZ9CVPjrQBgJ3eGPSqLJNKm2YyVTjHIOBjBgdTzfqlUjU9XXlluFRHCEHUvJzE6ZkKrBVuy/s320/bambinelli%202.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>And you can read more about Bambinelli Sunday and other Advent traditions in <i>All about Advent & Christmas: Sharing the Seasons of Hope & Wonder with Children. </i></b></span>These coloring pages were made in cooperation with <a href="https://www.catholicpapergoods.com/" target="_blank">Shari Van Vranken</a> of Catholic Paper Goods using artwork from <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our new book</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You can find it at <a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" target="_blank">The St. Paul Center here</a> or on <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon here</a>. It's also available as an ebook in both places if that's more your style! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80k_YP8Rp6rVXb996_-cFj0VUTYS-zYgE4n19qsBPDKilykZdKLFMMF5xQABD1uyBeEbX2yuxLi1VCBBmLIiCDBONAuEuJL7uJ1g-TMskZy61gNEnNhlQfexikXRVTld5K5TBIOW2d5bSPV3D0KQVTvFA5Uo5yhvvQtzqV7xZScWiu27chjrNOzllFMau/w400-h400/Instagram%20Reel%20Template4.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And you can find all of the free resources linked in this post:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/12/alllllll-all-about-advent-christmas.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="5080" data-original-width="6000" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWVWWyKqVbPBmB1uCevHHLfgXdVE-aT7VhV1SCHaPEIvv9Rx-uMWjhPvsjs0NLVkjsYe4AUL9XGqlVC5Dpg-RoQDqf4VviOUr9Kte87DijGc_uKBRx2_XeQPOj26MZ_JJSnLyZKFIwNYlH5cMgn-Yjl4oPY4vUbuq8ipA03A-8FIhF63gP7i9xSGfo1th/w640-h542/All%20Activity%20Pages%20Cover.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-54334970227901493762023-12-08T17:38:00.003-06:002023-12-12T14:24:18.547-06:00St. Juan Diego's Miraculous Tilma<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvJ6-11_CVxSyf12SnS9efZgBUBF6PdxRV8Fp4j8CvfEwAsX6Wr0qXLfXTRtjGMIxhQjEFReLXF-eu1nfQkkIH47Vp7bFfncvp5ChlnMsFzCHEhQZbYjyIUkd-r8h9xcECPsN03S1h5-oIj8BD2in9e4DW55rO24VROyZ9IcbVGJ9A6ftMgbyqudnr5sA/s3024/IMG_4974.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvJ6-11_CVxSyf12SnS9efZgBUBF6PdxRV8Fp4j8CvfEwAsX6Wr0qXLfXTRtjGMIxhQjEFReLXF-eu1nfQkkIH47Vp7bFfncvp5ChlnMsFzCHEhQZbYjyIUkd-r8h9xcECPsN03S1h5-oIj8BD2in9e4DW55rO24VROyZ9IcbVGJ9A6ftMgbyqudnr5sA/w640-h640/IMG_4974.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">You probably know that in 1531 on Tepeyac Hill in Mexico, Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to Juan Diego. You likely also know that his miraculous vision led him to the bishop, asking for a church to be built on the site. And you've surely heard of the miracle of the roses gathered in his tilma, which when dropped on the floor- revealing an even greater miracle in the image of Our Lady imprinted on the tilma.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">But did you know...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The natural material the tilma was made from would normally last less than 30 years. Juan Diego’s tilma is intact almost 500 years later!</li><li>There are no brushstrokes within the image. No pigment, paint, or other explanation for the image can be detected on the tilma.</li><li>When looked at under a microscope, Mary’s eyes are lifelike and actually show a reflection of the moment Juan Diego opened his tilma to give the roses to the bishop.</li><li>Not only was it miraculous that roses were growing in the winter, but the roses that Juan Diego took to the bishop were native to Castile, Spain- where the bishop was from and an additional sign to him of the miraculous event.</li><li>Acid was accidentally spilled on the tilma in 1785, and a bomb was set off under the tilma in 1921. Both times the tilma remained undamaged.</li></ul><div>If you'd like to share the miraculous story of Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe with your children, I have some incredible new printables for you! They were made in cooperation with <a href="https://www.catholicpapergoods.com/" target="_blank">Shari Van Vranken</a> of Catholic Paper Goods using artwork from <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our new book</a>!</div><div><br /></div><div>We're excited to offer not only a coloring page, but one that is packed with info. It includes a short bio, a few ways to celebrate the feast days, and a number of facts about the OLG image on the tilma. </div><div><br /></div><div>AND we have four versions available! There is a version for older kids with more text, and one for younger kids that is simplified and has a larger image. And we also were blessed to have a volunteer translate them both into Spanish!</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j7hF11_eh5XBtmpwWOxe_SoXgyO_Uner/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click here for the Tilma info page for older kids in English</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w8ByO3dZ__p8hsZY55uMbq5KPZHYs2zc/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">And here for Spanish</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j7hF11_eh5XBtmpwWOxe_SoXgyO_Uner/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="858" data-original-width="660" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Ur-mfYsG4sfkblDm8ak4zSUjZLtiz02UozGm4zldOAE1WvCDEOktFhMTNZzhJyJFvBaoIjfcj64uCYQnbRuE2gteStSOGcE54Xx0P6rEtwUONycbhHc93PnpFDm5nZuDxN_XlcVNveZvXZ6a65D6bhrGWb7a1wBVmfjpF9HEn97Vz57qxjrgxc7IAv35/w492-h640/Screenshot%202023-12-08%20162420.png" width="492" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kGCp7RTiyObn-YaMJ-2E-No2fE-xAJPY/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">Click here for the Tilma info page for younger kids in English</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lTgu5eMdjU89EfHstVoHl7p5OEo1SOff/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">And here for Spanish</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kGCp7RTiyObn-YaMJ-2E-No2fE-xAJPY/view?usp=drive_link" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="656" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYfAHeft7MEKpZ89ccPU1r6PthVtdaR5OFxLcWbVJCLIzeRabZIgvj2ZW29XSEy_Bzc26Tc89DtTg2lrBpddKtWlCrohyeizREOo5vlyRlG7pX9FGbOSePetgtKuc138RDLO6ZJ-2qyL4uyjV7_bNtHPgxIQkoRV1MO7gNZJfio_OGLRyZw1yQdKmfyjKF/w494-h640/Screenshot%202023-12-08%20162446.png" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JBblPrsgRguWwnE2apG6gZbFHRPtX0DL/view?usp=drive_link" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCdTNcfaFpW5zEzEyu4YfZGT1NfKfV-DtgpcY1z81787ieKF7-JnlCnEDN_ycg0oVAC9F0kyHiW213Nbk6Ei2gmAl_BmbKeq04lCmIN4ww4yTbe4kHMjLHySnhGicvmnfI1fRKsjQuPSuhz5hOIyB8AJfLEiy0y2o-jJl5Z872vVMPxQ4pgnq8GCeIc8Vt/w400-h400/IMG_4973.jpeg" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Other resources for St. Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe:</b></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/12/our-lady-of-guadalupe-free-block-print.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirRMSm_Kk6m6TGBRyz87HuCr0hDxhEQor_AQw4zND3hUV4wTJ6mgosuRkTGMhiZRO_XjfDVv4770ylSQbf0nR47RdCz6mt_kb8MBz4c0Pya3AEafIIbL_kr8o8XezO_m61Z-cunFnlf9ZZYPq0D7WflK386ncd15kfYapVEVQ3Erl71bFo4vDB6CYpHA/w400-h400/IMG_3722.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2021/12/our-lady-of-guadalupe-free-block-print.html">Our Lady of Guadalupe Block Print*</a> </div><div><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1maKVUIoLTJS7x6tPay5d8AAyE25Cegf2/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Our Lady of Guadalupe Quote Coloring Page*</a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2017/11/advent-family-traditions.html" target="_blank">Included in the Advent Feast Days Booklet*<br /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="color: black;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>And read more about St. Juan Diego, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and other December Saints in <i>All about Advent & Christmas: Sharing the Seasons of Hope & Wonder with Children.</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You can find it at <a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" target="_blank">The St. Paul Center here</a> (<b>30% off until 12/31/23!</b>) or on <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon here</a>. It's also available as an ebook in both places if that's more your style! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80k_YP8Rp6rVXb996_-cFj0VUTYS-zYgE4n19qsBPDKilykZdKLFMMF5xQABD1uyBeEbX2yuxLi1VCBBmLIiCDBONAuEuJL7uJ1g-TMskZy61gNEnNhlQfexikXRVTld5K5TBIOW2d5bSPV3D0KQVTvFA5Uo5yhvvQtzqV7xZScWiu27chjrNOzllFMau/w400-h400/Instagram%20Reel%20Template4.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQoQmkihTF5ZmadQtXThiPNvcdd7YIda8lEF7HXXjdqAnYVTdOSvxA9SR1IhiTrrHVTj9wDO47V69fMfIkA869s-uIAr1wn47aVBWx2RpESNWWNjzXzWBIzrWaHRAo6ZOTs40-1wPkehRQ2-Gh0L1cDloRYoWYMKWxqlBawaRwB20jt5kj8Xwd9K0Zkw7/s2834/IMG_4977.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2834" data-original-width="2834" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQoQmkihTF5ZmadQtXThiPNvcdd7YIda8lEF7HXXjdqAnYVTdOSvxA9SR1IhiTrrHVTj9wDO47V69fMfIkA869s-uIAr1wn47aVBWx2RpESNWWNjzXzWBIzrWaHRAo6ZOTs40-1wPkehRQ2-Gh0L1cDloRYoWYMKWxqlBawaRwB20jt5kj8Xwd9K0Zkw7/w400-h400/IMG_4977.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">St. Juan Diego, pray for us!</div></div></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-41636367382735899542023-12-08T12:11:00.003-06:002024-02-08T13:36:22.954-06:00Eucharistic Witnesses: Servant of God Charlene Richard<p>I'm honored to be contributing to the <a href="https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/blog" target="_blank">Heart of the Revival</a>, the newsletter and blog for the <a href="https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/" target="_blank">National Eucharistic Revival</a>. I've written several articles and created activities for kids (like this <a href="https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/post/eucharistic-processions-and-pilgrimages-for-children" target="_blank">Eucharistic Procession</a>, <a href="https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/post/the-offering-of-one-holy-mass" target="_blank">Mass Offering Cards</a>, <a href="https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/post/eucharistic-processions-and-pilgrimages-for-children" target="_blank">Pilgrimage Passport</a>, <a href="https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/post/pope-benedict-xvis-legacy-of-love-for-the-eucharist" target="_blank">Pope Benedict XVI quotes</a>, <a href="https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/post/using-art-to-help-kids-pray-through-holy-week" target="_blank">Art for Holy Week</a>, and <a href="https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/post/the-model-of-blessed-carlo-acutis-eucharistic-miracles-for-children#:~:text=The%20Model%20of%20Blessed%20Carlo%20Acutis%3A%20Eucharistic%20Miracles%20for%20Children&text=Carlo%20Acutis%20loved%20Jesus%2C%20truly,tell%20them%20about%20Eucharistic%20Miracles." target="_blank">Bl. Carlo Acutis Activities</a>). </p><p>I've also been helping with a monthly series called <a href="https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/post/american-eucharistic-witnesses-for-children" target="_blank">American Eucharistic Witnesses</a>. This collection highlights Americans whose lives have been changed by the gift of the Eucharistic. With a different expert author each month and an original woodcut print by the talented <a href="https://connormiller.design/fine-art" target="_blank">Connor Miller</a>, I've been tasked with creating a version of this series for children. Each booklet contains a shorter bio and the art print on the front and back, and inside has some activities like a quote to color, a timeline to put in order, reflection questions, and short comprehension questions to answer. One booklet is for older children (I'd recommend 5th-8th grade) and another for younger children (I'd recommend 2nd-4th grade). The collection matches in structure and we'll finish the series with a final project to pull all the booklets together. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Read the <a href="https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/post/american-eucharistic-witnesses-servant-of-god-charlene-richard-an-ordinary-cajun-girl?_hsmi=285630940&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9ogZEbLm6wgnBbPEUZ2ydtWRmLlrXcOmQCvoKiUq08xx67vb5RM4zRvMla3Pawiee90T0xdi65OdFSCR9fL4mUAUcaRGLOJuB1lUmBGByMKQ9lpDQ" target="_blank">original article about Servant of God Charlene Richard here</a>, and find the kids' activities below. (including in Spanish!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XMgy0raVprj9Qk4yI1lOVR2iUG6QsA19/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6j9G7hgWOeU_VQ_xxPXFbPX7M2mt1H68SVTi_Uf1dI89ID83fRdpscnzNoNlSDjwSEJvd4jMG3hofH9btEkPC1nObJvF0tL5Vc-iN-UcGXXN__5UynGfKGHortTrc8ToS4UFsrtJwdoj4yPaIUdShLsNEjhArlnoJX0NNkCWZUgFg6zaiabAvQexUixn/w640-h494/Charlene%20Richard%20Biography%20for%20Older%20Children.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XMgy0raVprj9Qk4yI1lOVR2iUG6QsA19/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Servant of God Charlene Richard Biography Activity for Older Kids in English</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iAd4Vva9pfBLHNWQ1zXzjEZ5xL8fOb1K/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Servant of God Charlene Richard Biography Activity for Older Kids in Spanish</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XMgy0raVprj9Qk4yI1lOVR2iUG6QsA19/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkIjLhpwjZXN-BgCmMQ_gpIcaDqymzvw8CdqTaRKtph3nv6PNvLaSbqiMXr5jdwc25s1T-OE7BOV04ZP5wxH6snFsAGJjPYJH2Vhn6AIhGMX67HGmn7DnMv2MQdYGDMC53ERzW77cIPDuumxpvZkuScvOCskP2i62WPRrK9ri_ZtIQhEySrD_SpbW-3dch/w640-h494/Charlene%20Richard%20Biography%20for%20Older%20Children2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/11pi6BVZljuDkrPuaPLvtm1Uz0NfErIYH/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Servant of God Charlene Richard Biography Activity for Younger Kids in English</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xGyPbhdPjArzdtpL3tNwsJ2DMyODfhvb/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Servant of God Charlene Richard Biography Activity for Younger Kids in Spanish</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/11pi6BVZljuDkrPuaPLvtm1Uz0NfErIYH/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4zg64bKrH07s1FJkDyjcVaopoYeOxvAM3M3zFzhqJ7avWOyBIGTjT8iaz0NScHc3gMa9hNbHZTMWQVq-cSOWUFgLVblolXPlG0RO-XlowvwL6r8-wR1aSdGK0vzCt0DPMZhvlTouL6e1OSblYR7xedfYckozUvtF3iExy79txBuR-jxa3snEPRRD1C_WE/w640-h494/Charlene%20Richard%20Biography%20for%20Younger%20Children2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Others in the series:</b></div><div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/10/eucharistic-witnesses-cardinal-francis.html" target="_blank">Cardinal Francis George</a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/10/eucharistic-witnesses-ven-augustus.html" target="_blank">Ven. Augustus Tolton</a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/10/eucharistic-witnesses-st-elizabeth-ann.html" target="_blank">St. Elizabeth Ann Seton</a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/10/eucharistic-witnesses-bl-stanley-rother.html" target="_blank">Bl. Stanley Rother</a></div><div><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/11/eucharistic-witnesses-servant-of-god.html" target="_blank">Servant of God Dorothy Day</a></div></div><div>Blessed Carlos Manuel Cecilio</div><div>Servant of God Julia Greeley</div></div></div></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-86712661542404391092023-11-30T10:56:00.004-06:002024-01-01T15:44:00.372-06:00The Threefold Coming of the Lord this Advent<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM3tcESdH0nuTUPhIL8ulbcEQYcSeYaj3w8xGpx8lBjiuVYnFzvRUH_o4hC0r2Hr9xBA_stwXdBNa9WJ8ELPm4uMrxq71Cm_4QowIz4NWYVmF0Q6FOPXkBe0aPGbCrWLO0BL6eWMDAhr2d6unclezdGVrrjtVFFiCXZsTci84AfppeNH5BqMOEVyYh5VW6/s4032/IMG_4060.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM3tcESdH0nuTUPhIL8ulbcEQYcSeYaj3w8xGpx8lBjiuVYnFzvRUH_o4hC0r2Hr9xBA_stwXdBNa9WJ8ELPm4uMrxq71Cm_4QowIz4NWYVmF0Q6FOPXkBe0aPGbCrWLO0BL6eWMDAhr2d6unclezdGVrrjtVFFiCXZsTci84AfppeNH5BqMOEVyYh5VW6/w640-h480/IMG_4060.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>“We know that the coming of the Lord is threefold… The first coming was in flesh and weakness, the middle coming is in spirit and power, and the final coming will be in glory and majesty.”</i> ~St. Bernard of Clairvaux on the Season of Advent</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The word Advent comes from Latin and means “to come.” After many long years of waiting for the Messiah, Jesus came at a specific time and place. We celebrate the Incarnation and remember His birth each year at Christmas. We know that during Advent we look forward with hope to when Jesus will come again at the end of time to create a new heaven and a new earth. But we also see that Jesus comes to us right now in the present moment. He is near to us in prayer, in the people around us, in the world He created, and especially in the Holy Eucharist. <a href="https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/post/the-coming-of-the-lord-helping-children-prepare-during-advent" target="_blank">Read more in my full article for the Eucharistic Revival blog here.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Help your kids learn more about the threefold coming of Jesus this Advent with the resources below. These were made in cooperation with <a href="https://www.catholicpapergoods.com/" target="_blank">Shari Van Vranken</a> of Catholic Paper Goods using artwork from <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our new book</a>!</div><div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>With older kids, read and talk about this St. Bernard of Clairvaux quote using the coloring page. Ask them how they understand Jesus coming in the past, present, and future. Discuss ways to look for Jesus each day and welcome Him as He comes to us in prayer, through the people around us, and especially in the Eucharist at Mass.</li><li>With younger kids, create this Advent accordion storybook. Read it together with them, talking about the meaning of the Season of Advent. Show them that Jesus came at the first Christmas, comes to us each day, and will come again at the end of time.</li></ul></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15bVRPEabPCHn2usbktVi45dtHPG8K2VX/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">here </a>for the accordion book for younger kids:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(and the matching printable is in <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aJ7xBMWobp-whq7ec_f4sYPk4cKDpAyy/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Spanish here</a>)</div><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15bVRPEabPCHn2usbktVi45dtHPG8K2VX/view?usp=drive_link" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="826" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEtXxn8Px1R4SLJT9yisa7WUsYMIG21kG29431Nl44rRJ2-dGOdTwEzR3jgsG9OQfzKaOwssE_g4YDXgjTc5Azi4gVDut7x_GqbJjh8K96fGNreURgB8grFoXJs1Bvd3VCQnwC2-831zZaOiCsk8ylU7vffxXJkcT1ambmObxTxjiexpErmJuMlo9eHn4/w640-h406/cover.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/143auZksiv2sIfOC55HXOj8cls_GcDzN6/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here </a>for the coloring page for older kids:<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">(and the matching printable is<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TfvI2nuo8YPFi75xTcIKcbYkqKcbrHHK/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> in Spanish here</a>)</div><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XD87baayV37-6zL5GuPKixVOXPyaQyxZ/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/143auZksiv2sIfOC55HXOj8cls_GcDzN6/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMwDjy-eXSeWj5VUthjzjLqSbiEAjLVGmXcLgqMdqRm8wR-oMb_N-jEmu3EjmshLyH5xBdraVh4RKMJDc1sVw7i2Ofmpd-XThM1WN7sZCwUwP4iPG9Fb8YgpIqDvawHpkaNLUVT2GPVvWSZdWMssmWNIdJ-yXG8rygOlIKJJ27elu0A4RugYciDv2TKYbE/w640-h494/HOTR%20Advent%20&%20Eucharist-%20older%20kids%20quote%20page.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Read more about the coming of the Lord in <i>All about Advent & Christmas: Sharing the Seasons of Hope & Wonder with Children</i> soon so that you are ready for Advent!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You can find it at <a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" target="_blank">The St. Paul Center here</a> or on <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon here</a>. It's also available as an ebook in both places if that's more your style!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80k_YP8Rp6rVXb996_-cFj0VUTYS-zYgE4n19qsBPDKilykZdKLFMMF5xQABD1uyBeEbX2yuxLi1VCBBmLIiCDBONAuEuJL7uJ1g-TMskZy61gNEnNhlQfexikXRVTld5K5TBIOW2d5bSPV3D0KQVTvFA5Uo5yhvvQtzqV7xZScWiu27chjrNOzllFMau/w400-h400/Instagram%20Reel%20Template4.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div>O Come, O Come Emmanuel!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And you can find all of the free resources linked in this post:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/12/alllllll-all-about-advent-christmas.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="5080" data-original-width="6000" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWVWWyKqVbPBmB1uCevHHLfgXdVE-aT7VhV1SCHaPEIvv9Rx-uMWjhPvsjs0NLVkjsYe4AUL9XGqlVC5Dpg-RoQDqf4VviOUr9Kte87DijGc_uKBRx2_XeQPOj26MZ_JJSnLyZKFIwNYlH5cMgn-Yjl4oPY4vUbuq8ipA03A-8FIhF63gP7i9xSGfo1th/w640-h542/All%20Activity%20Pages%20Cover.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div></div></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984730425043117844.post-54820873643006912882023-11-28T08:19:00.005-06:002024-01-01T17:14:45.400-06:00Waiting for Jesus Advent Bulletin Board<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2023/11/waiting-for-jesus-advent-bulletin-board.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjmJp3XSYWFhlXgVyKZJLWnH19uXkxi6wLAP85YWPqYbQKVLqoQqVEzaWOMn9jqkMf7LQFA3OTZQcE3RTuj_D8srvr6AHLKAZMILddng8LVtGA-uuYWRAbi6ogaWFa28f1lwKcLRbP8UCUdUGT9SeePPNedKgiiwvUpuqhXBqIaxaR_pnDlPH0D2Jtig6w/w640-h640/IMG_4816.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's almost Advent! How about an easy bulletin board to help set the tone for the season? I wanted to hang something in my classroom that gave a visual reminder of our waiting for the Lord to come...but was looking for something that wasn't necessarily purple and pink ;).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This bulletin board reminds us of the night sky and the transition from darkness to light we celebrate during Advent. The empty manger represents our waiting and preparation for Jesus to come. I stapled on the "hay" using brown crinkle cut paper, but you could totally make this an interactive bulletin board by providing small strips of paper for your students. On the paper, they could write how they are preparing their hearts during Advent and could list prayers, acts of service, good deeds, etc. Then those strips of paper could be added to the manger to make it a welcoming place for Baby Jesus!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>The printables for this bulletin board were made in cooperation with <a href="https://www.catholicpapergoods.com/" target="_blank">Shari Van Vranken</a> of Catholic Paper Goods using artwork from <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our new book</a>!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsU__X_1SIMC5bQm_ElFXIbXal4iaBh7EPu4-NYqAkWncfAah2Gz092qoCnGhVd6OlxpxZ0Vq-WHwPWvN2FKWxaazjMzT-fwJLbUFkuOZ1gfQhheNX8QIhwtFEc6m0lDGs3Asm8OFrjpRpPK7wGQBWDW7RqZHwDsxVxGevQ-6bbJyNelShMCfR6mM1BUb9/s802/Screenshot%202023-11-27%20214334.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="802" data-original-width="423" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsU__X_1SIMC5bQm_ElFXIbXal4iaBh7EPu4-NYqAkWncfAah2Gz092qoCnGhVd6OlxpxZ0Vq-WHwPWvN2FKWxaazjMzT-fwJLbUFkuOZ1gfQhheNX8QIhwtFEc6m0lDGs3Asm8OFrjpRpPK7wGQBWDW7RqZHwDsxVxGevQ-6bbJyNelShMCfR6mM1BUb9/w211-h400/Screenshot%202023-11-27%20214334.png" width="211" /></a></div><p>It was particularly inspired by these two pages, one with the empty manger and another explaining the custom of lining a manger with straw for Baby Jesus representing our good deeds, prayers, and sacrifices.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64GzEaFheUa22nORZQ5Q1DPGXmpiYZPvpeAmpuoxnlOK7FP84EEUgFG0eDdb3QzWoxrVdNyMVtChb7jaNEfjr4jFGn713Yw2jXsahXg9lLsnJwCv2fcnIWX6U5jVZnR15CJNFgT3eU8YYM4hAGxjfA0wggjmEFv3qrYq4QMohx2dsnbU5DbRS8QhETXS2/s1267/Screenshot%202023-11-27%20214300.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="1267" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64GzEaFheUa22nORZQ5Q1DPGXmpiYZPvpeAmpuoxnlOK7FP84EEUgFG0eDdb3QzWoxrVdNyMVtChb7jaNEfjr4jFGn713Yw2jXsahXg9lLsnJwCv2fcnIWX6U5jVZnR15CJNFgT3eU8YYM4hAGxjfA0wggjmEFv3qrYq4QMohx2dsnbU5DbRS8QhETXS2/w400-h219/Screenshot%202023-11-27%20214300.png" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>I created several sets of letters (using a font Shari designed for the book!) in several different colors (purple, navy, gold, and black) and two different sizes. To simplify sharing them with you, they are all<a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i9lFm__xqwq71RdIq8sNhm9XdfYapSOi?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> available in this folder</a>:</p><p>FYI, I cut all of the letters out for my bulletin board, but you could definitely save time by just cutting a rectangle around each word. You'll have to trim and tape together "heart" but that modification would really speed up putting this bulletin board together!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i9lFm__xqwq71RdIq8sNhm9XdfYapSOi?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="411" data-original-width="540" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX4Om9aIXswkSsepm3yzgYsA579M7jza9lBEAbtaiwJNFdjVz0KdBpWJ4mjoxw40i4YC6MFKJYHCOvVg2_VKRASBP2mt5U2n5jbiaIhAqkfGC7famWiogLMn7x2ftg1ex-3gEqHzRwiBZ_LsF3SXMavqs2-xsRBSUmEw_-O6zJI2qPyRfw1SaG29bmYteU/w400-h305/letters.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>And to print the manger click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ypo9x_Do0DNcc9fMBYl_HYKC2SNNmsFm/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>. It it ready to print on two 11x17" pages, then trim and tape to make it around 20x16." I sent it to be printed at my local office store (cost $1) or you can print it on multiple 8.5x11" sheets at home using the "poster" feature in your pdf print settings. The image is black and white line art to save you ink, so you or a kiddo or two can add some color with crayons, colored pencils, or markers!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ypo9x_Do0DNcc9fMBYl_HYKC2SNNmsFm/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="879" data-original-width="1135" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIHkHZNOv0DAs8B2WbRZSBHAhXp6zss1fkIp-Obg0x0xyPwV5lKxsaUI8IgO5Wc1t5pzJl1sBmRK2REhJylDgRtCZU3wHJQkCA2nKqvXibynhzGSwLHTO2n27V5Wl-v2LzYvY8qjbUTvuCGBts-BKzenC4_tkHqEs0uZHQWHpfRDQTbTHEb1icY9TXY8LB/w400-h310/Screenshot%202023-11-26%20140504.png" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Read more about the coming of the Lord in <i>All about Advent & Christmas: Sharing the Seasons of Hope & Wonder with Children</i> soon so that you are ready for Advent.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You can find it at <a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" target="_blank">The St. Paul Center here</a> or on <a href="https://amzn.to/464q9CZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon here</a>. It's also available as an ebook in both places if that's more your style!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/all-about-advent-christmas-sharing-the-seasons-of-hope-wonder-with-children/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80k_YP8Rp6rVXb996_-cFj0VUTYS-zYgE4n19qsBPDKilykZdKLFMMF5xQABD1uyBeEbX2yuxLi1VCBBmLIiCDBONAuEuJL7uJ1g-TMskZy61gNEnNhlQfexikXRVTld5K5TBIOW2d5bSPV3D0KQVTvFA5Uo5yhvvQtzqV7xZScWiu27chjrNOzllFMau/w400-h400/Instagram%20Reel%20Template4.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">O Come, O Come Emmanuel!</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459924589076871715noreply@blogger.com4