Christmas
From Woes to O’s!
In the week before Christmas, a lesser-known Catholic tradition begins – the ‘O Antiphons’. Sometimes called the ‘Great Advent Antiphons’, they are recited during Vespers…
Creating Mindful and Meaningful Christmas Celebrations
Original post here Children love rituals and traditions. There is nothing more beautiful than watching children’s shiny eyes and their contagious excitement in anticipation of…
WOJ Christmas Day, Year A
The word was made flesh, he lived among us, and we saw his glory, full of grace and truth (John 1:14) Feel free to share…
Gingerbread Nativity 2
Give the classic gingerbread house a Christian twist and make it a gingerbread nativity scene, complete with a Star of David and babe in a…
2016 Dec-Jan | Surprise!
From the Editor One of the most wonderful things about children is their surprisability. It’s so easy to surprise them, and their expressions of anticipation,…
Epiphany Prayer Service
A short and sweet prayer service that introduces children to the meaning of the wise men’s visit to Jesus. Materials Epiphany gift box and gifts…
Epiphany Gift Box
Around Christmastime young children will be love making this gift box containing beautiful and fragrant materials representing the wise men’s gifts for Jesus; gold, frankincense,…
My Spiritual Work of Letting Go
I love my Christmas dinnerware! For 20 years I’ve served many wonderful feasts on it. Family and friends have gathered around my festive table year…
2015 December
God has brought us again to this beautiful Advent season of waiting and preparing for Christ to come into the world and into our hearts.…
O Antiphon Cards
For the seven days just before Christmas the Divine Office (daily prayer book of the Church) resounds with joyful praise known as the ‘O’ Antiphons.…
O Antiphon Baubles
The O Antiphons are prayed in the week before Christmas. Cut out the pre-printed baubles or use the blackline templates to design your own. Materials: O Antiphon…
The Intentional Family
Plan your family fun these holidays… Creating Memories Think back to a favourite Christmas holiday memory. Was it one of those simple, spontaneous moments, or…