The Coolest Catechist’s Classroom

August 31, 2014 by Monica McConkey 2 Comments

Those of you we have been blessed to meet at Catholic conferences will recognize our Arma Dei castle-wall motif for our display.

It’s true!…we painted over 125 square feet of canvas to look like a castle wall and it’s guarded by our 7′ Arma Dei knight!

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Back to School Craft Kit Special!

August 22, 2014 by Monica McConkey 1 Comment

Over 20 Catechism, Prayer, Saints and Sacrament Cathletics Craft Kit PDF printables to choose from…

over at the Catholic Printables Gallery

Use code backtoschool2014 to receive $10 off your purchase of Cathletics Craft Kit PDF printables!

That’s a 25% discount!

Visit the Arma Dei Shoppe for descriptions and purchasing!

what’s on YOUR wish list?

Sneak a Peek at our Office, while we’re at IHM!

June 20, 2013 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

Welcome to Equipping Catholic Families! We are currently attending the Immaculate Heart of Mary Conference in Fredericksburg, VA.

We hope that you will subscribe to Equipping Catholic Families and “like” our facebook page for quick and easy access to FREE craft and activity tutorials and our newest FREE Catholic Printables!

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Catholic Teacher Gifts with Poker Chips

May 27, 2013 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

This post launches a new series on Unique Gifts you can print and assemble for your favorite Catholic Teacher, Catechist or Grandparent!

Catholic Teacher Gifts with Poker Chips!

I have made a few different games using poker chips from the dollar store! These are made quite easily with 8.5″x 11″ label paper (also from the dollar store) and a 1.5″ circle punch. The label paper makes it quite easy to adhere images to poker chips. If you choose to have the images printed on regular paper and mod podge them to the poker chips…please either:

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Welcome to Arma Dei: Equipping Catholic Families!

May 3, 2013 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

We are currently attending the first ever Immaculate Heart of Mary Homeschooling Conference in Buffalo, NY

Welcome to Arma Dei: Equipping Catholic Families! If you are visiting from the IHM…thanks! and please subscribe to this site by email and check out the links to Catholic crafts, activities and family traditions, as well as our Catholic products at the Arma Dei Shoppe!

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What’s in YOUR Mass Kit?

March 27, 2013 by Monica McConkey 5 Comments

Looking ahead to the long liturgies of the Triduum, we’re looking for ways to keep our almost 3 year old Adam from raising havoc.

Judging by our latest trips to the bank, to Walmart and the grocery store….we have a big challenge!

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Dragon Slayers with FREE Progress Report

January 1, 2013 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

I just love this book! Dragon Slayers is an imaginative and inspiring book to help train 8-12 year olds in the virtuous task of Dragon Slaying! Sir Wyvern Pugilist instructs with humor and diligence how to identify sins and vices in the form of dragons, learn tactics to withstand their attacks through Scripture and the proper use of the Armor of God. He also introduces our ultimate mentors: the Dragon Slayers of Old (the Saints) and the Chief Dragon Slayer Himself (Jesus). It is such a creative book, complete with an enrollment certificate, profiles of successful Dragon Slayers and the dragons and helpful advice and encouragement along the way. This book will captivate your 8-12 year old, and you might just find yourself reading eagerly along with them!

This is an awesome gift for your child, niece, nephew or Godchild!

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Reviews are In!

November 16, 2012 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

Books

A Treasure Chest of Traditions for Catholic Families

Review by Letters, Numbers and Books, oh my!
Review by Happy Little Homemaker on Catholicmom.com

Hand in Hand with Jesus

Review by Karen’s Adventures in Mommyland
Review by Catholic Homeschool Support

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NEW! Advent and Lent Quest… for the Year of Faith and MORE!

November 12, 2012 by Monica McConkey 5 Comments

Are you ready for Advent? We have expanded our popular Advent & Lent Quest Cathletics Craft Kit …actually we have expanded it 3x! There are now THREE different themed paper chain links included in ONE kit! Season with the Saints includes 48 + a do-it-yourself template for you to add any of your family patron saints if we didn’t already include them! Each link is packed with information about the saint…years of life, patronage, feast day, vocation highlights and a special quote or prayer. Saints include St Therese, St Pio, St Anthony, St Jude, Bl John Paul, St Nicholas, St Benedict, St Peter + 40 more!

Imagine if your family learned specific details about a new saint every day this Advent!

Year of Faith includes 48 + a do-it-yourself template for extra Catechism. Catechism facts include 7 Virtues, 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit, 7 Sacraments, 4 Marks of the Church….and less commonly remembered…4 Fruits of Holy Communion, 4 Characteristics of the Church, 3 Graces of Marriage, 9 Mysteries of Faith + 40 more! These links include the Catechism or Bible reference wherever possible for more information! Imagine if your family learned a new Catechism teaching…every day this Advent! The activity is easily geared to various age groups…choosing as much or as little to read or memorize each day. Advent & Lent Quest Challenges are reformatted from our classic Advent & Lent Quest Cathletics Craft Kit, covering a range of prayer, Saint-centric, Bible and Catechism challenges for the whole family. 40 challenges are included + a do-it-yourself template to add your own. Challenges include: “List at least 3 things that God has arranged in your life…what blessings are you most grateful for?” “Read the Gospel and/or the readings for the next Sunday’s Mass. How can this reading help to refocus our Advent or Lenten Journey?” “How many times throughout this day can we make the sign of the cross with EXTRA reverence…remembering that we offer to God our mind, our will, and our entire body?” To purchase the Advent and Lent Quest (3 crafts in1)! Paper Version for $16 + shipping (email to order)

3 in 1 includes Season with the Saints, Year of Faith
and Advent & Lent Classic

PDF Downloadable: $13

Check out our other Cathletics Craft Kits…available by PDF Download at the Arma Dei Shoppe!