When Jesus’ Body was removed, the Cross was hidden so that followers would not find it. About 300 years later the True Cross was found! Constantine the Great had a vision of the Cross which led him to victory. In response, Constantine had the image of the Cross placed on the shields of his soldiers. Although stolen in 614 by the King of Persia, the Cross was restored in its proper place in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in 629.
7QT Back to School and Pre-Rome
September 11, 2014 by 1 Comment
Do I admit that I was thinking about altering my post about Packing for Rome…just to fit the 7 Quick Takes, so that I wouldn’t have to squeeze in a post before I go to bed? Well, I decided that there has been enough going on warranting a brand new 7 Quick Takes…but I’m hoping that I can write this pretty fast and catch some zzzzz’s. Here goes:
Feast Day Fun: Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Feast Day Crafts and Activities
Excerpts from A Treasure Chest of Traditions for Catholic Families , various posts at Equipping Catholic Families and our Saint Scripts Craft Kits (Series ONE and TWO).
Happy Birthday Mother Mary!
The Coolest Catechist’s Classroom
August 31, 2014 by 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!
Back to School Craft Kit Special!
August 22, 2014 by 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?
Leave a comment!
Catechism Craft Kits
July 27, 2014 by 2 Comments
It has been a while since we mentioned some of our Catechism Craft Kits. I thought I’d mention them as we gear up for the Catholic Marketing Network Conference this week. Is YOUR favorite Catholic Book or Gift Store attending?
DIY St Kateri dress for American Doll
July 13, 2014 by 1 Comment
If you’ve seen our Catholic Dreamcatcher, you’ll know that we are busy with crafts for the Feast Day of St Kateri on July 14.
Inspired by the St Kateri paper bag vests at Catholic Inspired and the crumpled version at Catholic Icing, I thought I’d try my own version for Bridget’s American Doll.
Extraordinary Ideas for Summer Time Ordinary Time
June 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The last couple weeks have been a BLUR! With Pentecost, Trinity Sunday (Father’s Day), Corpus Christi, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Solemnity of St Peter and St Paul…we’re finally ready to sink into the SUMMER weeks of Ordinary Time!
But…Ordinary Time need not be ORDINARY!
Ordinary Time is intended to remind us that Jesus is with us throughout all of our daily trials and triumphs. We should be striving to reflect Jesus’ Teaching with our actions every day.
I like to think of Ordinary Time as a time to focus on Faith and family…brushing up on Catechism, building our repertoire of prayers, delving into Scripture and forming habits that can carry us through all the Seasons! We’ve got some Cathletics Craft Kits for that!
Summer Saints Project Special! Save $15!
June 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Drastic times. A family of squirrels is attempting a house-takeover…in the midst of graduations, birthdays and exactly 13 house/appliance malfunctions.
I’m distracting myself by putting together a Summer Saint Project Craft Kit Sale (aka Squirrel Relocation Fundraiser)…targeted at our FIVE new Cathletics Craft Kits featuring 15 year old Kelly’s awesome Kelly Saints Illustrations.
Woven Paper Heart Craft for Sacred and Immaculate Heart Feast Days!
June 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This craft was showcased in A Treasure Chest of Traditions for Catholic Families, but I compiled this video to show how it’s assembled! It’s only about a minute!
