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Raising Catholic Kids

doesn't have to be complicated.

On this page you'll find resources that I created for my own family and/or parish. I'm happy to share them with you (for free) in the hope that they will make it easier for you to grow your own domestic church.

-Colleen

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Get ready for the new school year with this back-to-school blessing kit.

Learn all about papal travel with this lesson extension for OSV Kids Discover: The Pope. Your kids will love designing their own version of the Popemobile

Learn more about the canonization process with these helpful resources. Includes vocabulary, a process flow chart, links to biographies and videos, and a venn diagram activity.

Download this pdf to see examples of the Ring of the Fisherman and design your own!

My full list of books that are perfect for donating to your parish!

Full sets of comprehension questions to go alongside the book help your children learn important skills.

Learn all about the Coat of Arms chosen by Pope Leo XIV and give your kids an opportunity to create their own.

Download this pdf to see examples of the Ring of the Fisherman and design your own!

With this poster project, your kids will have the opportunity to research a pope and prepare a presentation.

Make a papal timeline and learn important facts about the Papacy with this lesson extension.

Use this research template to help your kids practice notetaking and writing skills while learning about the papacy.

Saint Benedict's prayer is my favorite one to start our homeschool day. It's beautiful (no surprise there) and it covers just about everything we need!

My PDF has the prayer in 6 different styles. I laminate ours to make them last longer.

This project has been my go-to for All Saints Day for over 7 years. I've updated it for this year's celebrations, and I think you'll love it. The Full Craft Instructions are Here.

4 sets of Catholic story times, already written out and containing everything you need to engage kids. Good books, great messages, Catholic themes.

A simple saint report that's perfect for elementary students. I use this each year for All Saints Day, but it would work any time of year!

Need some help figuring out what to put in a mass bag? Or maybe you'd like to understand why so many families pack them?

I can help.

As Catholic parents we're told time and again that our kids need witnesses more than they need teachers. If you've ever wondered what that means and how to become a witness to your kids, this video course is for you.

I believe firmly that all Catholics should read quality books, but that doesn't mean that we have to stick with just literary fiction.

I've got a list of 8 of my favorite Catholic fiction titles that I promise will engage, entertain, and even help grow your faith.

Liturgical living has become something of a buzzword these days. If you've ever found out what it means to live liturgically or don't know how start, this free pdf is for you.

Get ready for August with this four page pdf covering the major feast days of the month.

Get ready for September with this five page pdf covering the major feast days of the month.

I believe firmly that all Catholics should read quality books, but that doesn't mean that we have to stick with just literary fiction.

I've got a list of 8 of my favorite Catholic fiction titles that I promise will engage, entertain, and even help grow your faith.

Get ready for October with this five page pdf covering the major feast days of the month. There are a lot of fantastic ones!

Need a way to celebrate making a Marian consecration with your kids or students? I've got you covered!

The Feast of the Assumption (August 15) is the oldest Marian Feast in the liturgical calendar. Help your children understand and celebrate this important day.

With 33 pages of activities, recipes, and decorations, this pack has everything you need to celebrate the 4 Women Doctors of the Church.

A free Holy Card in honor of St. Therese designed by artist Rebecca Gorzynska, illustrator of Marian Consecration for Families with Young Children.

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I've got list of my favorite resources for homeschooling with toddlers, Catholic Social Teaching, Montessori at Home, and, of course, books my family loves for each season.

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