3 Ways I’m Using the Stations of the Cross Pray and Play Set from Brother Francis this Lent
Here are 3 ways I’m using the Stations of the Cross Pray and Play Set from Brother Francis this Lent.
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3 Tips for Praying Stations of the Cross with Kids
Sometimes parents ask me about praying the Stations of the Cross with young kids. They want to know how to approach something so violent, so painful, so, full of death, with their little ones. The crucifixion is central to being Catholic. There really is no shying away from it. But there are some things you … Read more
Stations of the Cross for Families
I love the Stations of the Cross. They are one of my very favorite Lenten traditions, but sometimes they can feel out of reach for families. A staple of Lent for many of us, Stations are often prayed in the evenings or smack dab in the middle of naptime, which can make it hard for … Read more
Explaining Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving to Children
Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the three pillars of Lent, meant to guide us deeper into this penitential season. As adults, this can come naturally to us, but when it comes to explaining it to our children and engaging them in the activities, that can be trickier. To begin with, let’s look at the definitions … Read more
Take Up Your Cross: Meditating with Fr. Bonaventure Perquin, O.P.
Recently I read a meditation from Fr. Bonaventure Perquin, OP in my Magnificat, and I thought I’d share some of it with you along with the questions it brought up in my own heart. I’m still working through them and journaling with them, so I don’t have answers to everything (read: this post might be … Read more
How to Use Montessori 3 Part Cards
Montessori 3 Part cards are a simple and effective tool that can be used to teach just about any subject. Incredibly versatile by design, 3 Part Cards are most often used with children ages 3-6, but can be adapted to use by just about any age. In these videos I’ll show you how you … Read more
7 Simple Lent Ideas for Busy Families
1.Make a Lenten Prayer Chain This is our family’s favorite, and most consistent Lent activity for the past few years. The time commitment is minimal each day, and if I’m being totally honest, this is probably the biggest reason we have been so consistent with it. In this season of Littles who have lots of … Read more
Letters of Love: Lenten Meditations for Differently Wired Families
I’ve been a fan of the blog Not So Formulaic for years. It is my go-to resource when I’m feeling in over my head with my own 2E child. I’ve written before about how helpful Ginny’s toolkits have been for our family, and so I was so excited to see that she had written a … Read more
Stations of the Cross
One of my goals for this Lent was to introduce G and Will to the Stations of the Cross. Praying through the Stations is a favorite Lenten activity of mine, and one of the riches of the Church that I want to pass on to them. It can be tricky to explain the way of … Read more