Triumph of the Cross: September 14

Tomorrow is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross!

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!

Sounds like the ultimate Treasure Hunt…check out our idea for a Treasure Hunt at the end of this post!

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Mary Crafts

Mother Mary certainly sees our trials and challenges. She is the ultimate model of motherhood with her prayerful, gentle way to cope with life’s adventures. Perhaps if we pray more incessantly for her guidance and her intercession, we can better follow her example bringing more peace and Faith into our homes.

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Mary Mosaic for the Garden

 August is a special month for Mary, with the Feast of the Assumption on August 15th and the Queenship of Mary on August 22.

We have a special little Mary garden in our backyard and Adam still insists on visiting the statue of Mary and giving her a hug…almost every day!

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A Craft Kit Guide to Catholic Curriculum

Attention Catechists and Homeschoolers!

We have organized this guide to help you supplement your Catholic Curriculum with fun Catholic crafts! We like to find activities and crafts that kids like to do anyway…and sneak in Catholic Catechism!

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

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

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Catholic Family Calendar: Teacher Gift

 We have talked about this Catholic Family Calendar Catholic Printable before. It’s a Perpetual Calendar to use year after year. It is filled with Kelly Comics artwork (by my daughter when she was 11!) and it includes a month-by-month listing of all the Patron Saint Feast Days!

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Catholic Lingo Bingo Classroom Kit: Gift for Teacher

Up here in Canada…we still have a few weeks left of school.  I have been compiling a list of DIY Gifts you can put together for your favorite Catholic Teacher or Catechist.  These are unique, inexpensive and will be a welcomed go-to activity for years to come in their classroom! Teach the Faith in fun, new ways! You can even make a copy of the same Catholic Printable for your own family set, while you’re at it!

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