So, thanks to the new Ladies Group at our Church, I made a new Advent Wreath this year! I know it looks a little like a ball of cedar, but it was fun to make and gave us the push we needed to commit to the Advent Wreath and prayers this year.
Feast Day Fun: St Jude
October 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
October 28 is the Feast Day of St Simon and St Jude, both Apostles of Jesus.
This time around, I’m going to focus on St Jude. Once I gather more information about St Simon, I will post a separate Feast Day Fun edition and probably focus on activities about the Apostles.
Reconciliation “Peek Sheets” Printable!
January 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year again!
Do you know someone preparing to make their First Reconciliation?
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is incredible!! Where else can we hand over our burdens and struggles and receive complete ABSOLUTION; the very MERCY of JESUS poured over our bruised and battered little souls? It really is a wonderful gift, but prep for this monumental event where this little child confesses their sins to a priest for the very first time…can be a little daunting!
Spiritual Bouquet Cathletics Craft Kit
January 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Spiritual Bouquet of Prayer Petal Flowers has been one of our most popular crafts since we recommended it in our book
A Treasure Chest of Traditions for Catholic Families. It became one of our first 4 Cathletics Craft Kits…and now we have over 30 Cathletics Craft Kits available! We had already expanded the kit to accommodate all 20 Mysteries of the Rosary as well as the prayers of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. There are templates to make a pretty construction paper flower, plus clipart to make a meaningful gift card for both the Rosary and the Divine Mercy. All of the individual flower pieces have the actual Rosary or Divine Mercy prayers printed on them for easy reference. In 2012, we gave the Spiritual Bouquet craft kit a serious overhaul and easily doubled the number of templates and projects inside! We added a giant wall garland of the Rosary. Imagine all 20 Rosary decade flowers winding around the walls of a room! We also added 2 coloring pages for easy one-page, no-scissors-or-glue crafts for both the Rosary and the Divine Mercy.Spiritual Bouquet of Prayer Petal Flowers Cathletics Craft Kit Monica McConkey (Author)
How are you jumping into 2014?
January 5, 2014 by 2 Comments
Need some ideas to jump into the new year 2014?
1. Did you pick a Patron Saint for the New Year? I used the Saint Generator at Conversion Diary and received St Raymon Nonnatus…and I received St John Gualbert in the 2014 Patron Saint for the Year Devotion at A Catholic Life.
…VERY last minute Christmas Gift!
December 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Communion of Saints Calendar Easy Peasy Christmas Gift
Print at home.
Grab a big clip and possibly a 9×12 sketchbook from the Dollar Store
for a unique Catholic Saints Gift!
More details about our newest Communion of Saints Craft Kit here.
NEW!! Last Minute Family Christmas Gift: Saints Calendar!
December 21, 2013 by 2 Comments
I know it’s last minute, but that’s how we tend to roll!
Are you looking to avoid the MALL for any last minute Christmas gifts?
Don’t know what meaningful gift to get for Grandma
…or looking for a family gift or hostess present for your favorite Catholic Family?
Special Advent Addendum for your Family Prayer Bank!
November 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We have just released our special Advent Addendum for use with our popular All Season Prayer Bank!
You can tuck these 24 Advent prayer cards and prayer card templates in your All Season Prayer Bank, buy the All Season Prayer Bank
Saints Scripts Craft Kits Promo Pics (and age use)
November 2, 2013 by 10 Comments
I’m coasting on the release of my TWO NEW Saint Craft Kits this week! They are now available in the Arma Dei Shoppe as PDF downloads and there is a special deal if you buy the TWO Saint Kits together…for a collection of 42 Saints!
NEW! Saints Scripts Cathletics Craft Kit Series!
November 1, 2013 by 9 Comments
I’m so excited to launch my new Saint Scripts Series of Cathletics Craft Kits! I have been wanting to create a comprehensive Saints kit for a while…one that would inspire kids to research their favorite saints.
