NOVEMBER 2015 - The month of the Holy Souls in Purgatory
We Are All SaintsTalk about how we are all called to sainthood. Work on self portraits and title them “Future St <Child’s name>”.
All Saints Day is Sunday 1 November |
For those who have diedAll Soul’s Day Monday 2 November is a day to remember all who have died.Pray for a special loved one’s soul, visit a cemetery, and/or do a favourite activity they enjoyed.
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The Pope's ChurchThe Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica is Monday 9 November. Since St John Lateran is the Pope’s church, say a prayer for the Holy Father.
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Soldier turned MonkCelebrate Roman soldier turned monk, St Martin of Tours Wednesday 11 November, by making horseshoe cookies or paper lanterns.
See Catholic Icing for ideas: |
God of all CreationFind an age appropriate science experiment or activity to celebrate the feast day of St Albert the Great, patron of scientists Sunday 15 November. Try experiments that demonstrate God’s presence in our lives. |
Remember Those who are SickReach out to someone who is sick in remembrance of
St Elizabeth of Hungary Tuesday 17 November.
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Christ our King |
Rejoice in the LordHave a family sing along or dance party to honour St Cecilia, patron saint of music Sunday 22 November.
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Remembering St AndrewServe fish for dinner on the Feast day of St Andrew the Apostle Monday 30 November.
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A Time of PreparationPrepare to countdown to Christmas by choosing Advent Activities suggested on the print out.
The First Sunday of Advent is November 29. |
Your Owen Advent WreathThe Advent Wreath has been part of the Christian tradition for 100s of years. They are not only a beautiful Christmas decoration but also serve as a reminder about the spiritual significance of this time of preparation.
As a family make your own. |
Jesus' WhakapapaGet ready to explore the story of God's love for us all through creating a Jesse Tree. A Jesse Tree tells the the genealogy of Jesus, and how God has been revealed throughout human history.
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Meet Carly
Dear friends
As a recent Catholic I am rediscovering the Liturgical Calendar as a wonderful springboard to pass on truths to our children about our breathtaking Creator and His redemptive plans today and throughout history gone by. The attached ideas come from you!, Pinterest, and some of my favourite blogs (including www.catholicicing.com and www.reallifeathome.com). I have tweaked North American ideas to our seasons, and swapped in more relevant saints and our local festivities. I’ve included a variety of activities each month for you to pick and choose from. These include conversations you can have around the dinner table and activities which will get the family engaged and praying together. Remember to include your own family's baptism and confirmation anniversaries. We will be celebrating ours by pulling out our baptism/confirmation candles to light over dinner, and looking at photos of these special events. My husband encouraged me to include a lot of pictures so the Activity Sheets grab kids' attention on the fridge. My prayer is that these ideas help you pass on our faith to the next generation! Have fun! God bless, Carly x |
The activity sheet containing these ideas can be downloaded below. You can then print them off and stick them on your fridge as Carly suggests.
The Second side of the activity sheet includes a wide range of activities for Advent. The Learning Together section of the site has more about Advent. Take a virtual tour of the Pope's Church The Basilica of St John Lateran
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