Category: June
Click the image below to print the coloring page of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.Read more
“I die the king’s faithful servant, but God’s first.” With these now famous words, Sir Thomas More surrendered his earthly life and accepted martyrdom. This brave man went from the high-ranking position of Lord High Chancellor of England to imprisonment in the Tower of London in just a matter of years. What happened? Thomas wasRead more
Here is a beautiful 34 page coloring book with 19 traditional prayers and Catholic images to color. The 4 x 6 inch booklet is the perfect size for small hands. Download for $2.49! Download for school use for $20! Includes the following prayers and corresponding images: The Sign of the Cross The Lord’s Prayer HailRead more
It’s inevitable in any Catholic household: a broken rosary with missing beads, duplicate holy cards and medals and such! We’re always looking for ways to use or repurpose the plethora of Catholic objects in our home. This past fall, we came up with an idea we think you’ll love! Introducing… Catholic coasters! They are soRead more
The Deliverance of Sister Cecilia as told to William Brinkley (223 pgs.) From the very first page, Sister Cecilia’s story is gripping and suspenseful. Through determination and many sacrifices, Cecilia transforms from a simple farm girl to a courageous nun able to outwit the Communists while remaining loyal to her calling. Sister Cecilia’s unique story-telling weavesRead more
Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary developed, in part, from references to Mary’s heart in the Gospels. Luke tells us “Mary treasured all these things and reflected on them in her heart,” and later, “His mother meanwhile kept all these things in her heart.” The Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary honors theRead more
I’ve seen my younger brother reconstruct a church out Legos more times than I can count on both hands (you can see his Lego high altar here!) so I thought it’s probably time his minifigures had liturgical garb! 😉 You will need: -green, yellow, black, and white electrical tape (you can find every imagineable color at Amazon.com)Read more
Fruit and cookie cutters are all you need to make this edible arrangement for the Feast of the Sacred Heart! You will need: a Christmas tree cookie cutter a cross cookie cutter a heart cookie cutter a sharp knife 1 watermelon (any size) 1 mango a handful of blueberries a handful of small strawberries 1Read more
Emma was born in the 10th century to a noble family in what is now Slovenia. She was brought up in the court of Henry II and his wife, who are now both canonized saints. When she was old enough, Emma entered into a marriage with a count. The couple had two sons. However, EmmaRead more
This solemnity celebrates the birth and life of John the Baptist. John was born to Zechariah and Elizabeth, cousin of Mary. An angel appeared to Zechariah, announcing the great miracle of the coming of John. Until he was about thirty years old, John lived the life of a hermit in the desert. At that time,Read more
During his lifetime, John was a scholar, teacher, priest, bishop, chancellor, and martyr. He is most known for his conflicts with King Henry VIII, who made plans to divorce his wife, Catherine. John was close to Catherine and gave her advice, speaking out strongly against the divorce. He faithfully believed that marriage is a sacrament,Read more
Irenaeus was raised in a Christian family. He became both a priest and bishop during his lifetime. Irenaeus is most famous for his work against the spread of Gnosticism, a great heresy that threatened the Church at the time. He wrote several books that were immediately popular and successful in refuting the heresy. One of the mostRead more
Peter was an apostle of Jesus Christ and the first pope of the Church. After Christ’s death and ascension, Peter preached the Gospel to the Gentiles and performed miracles in the name of the God. Eventually, Peter was imprisoned and sentenced to death. He died in Rome, where he was crucified upside down because heRead more
Though Anthony initially joined the Augustinian order, he left and became a Franciscan. He was inspired by the five Franciscan martyrs who died in North Africa in the year 1220. He had hopes of becoming a missionary and martyr, like them, but he never made it to Africa. Anthony is known for his great skillRead more
Learn more about the Feast of Corpus Christi with the activity sheet below!Read more