The Nutcracker Music Appreciation Printable

We were lucky to attend an abbreviated child-friendly version of The Nutcracker today for next to nothing and the kids absolutely loved it!  I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to do a bit of music appreciation this week so I compiled a little learning/discussion pack to help.  Click the link below to download!

The Nutcracker Music Appreciation

I LOVE our SQUILT books from Homegrown Learners, and we plan to use the Christmas Carols pack this month as well.  I tried to keep it similar to that format since I know that it works well for my children.  I also plan on printing out the SQUILT notebooking page for each of the various dances.

Thanks for reading!

Edited to add: I just discovered that SQUILT actually has a Nutcracker Unit!  It's $6, but I really think her packs are worth it!

Advent Day 1 - 1st Sunday of Advent

I feel like I am not quite as prepared for Advent as I would like to be this year.  We did manage to do some light cleaning and decorating today although not as much as I had hoped.  Here's what we did!

Our Advent Tree

This is a new tradition for us this year.  We put up our Christmas tree and decorated it with purple ornaments in honor of Advent.  I have a set of wooden Jesse Tree ornaments that I made with my Saint peg doll swap group that we will be adding daily to the tree.  I also will be adding an ornament for each major Advent saint.  The plan is to take down the Advent decorations on Christmas Eve and replace with our normal ornaments, which will stay on until Epiphany (or Baptism of the Lord depending on how motivated we are to clean!).

Advent Wreath

We use a magnetic Advent wreath.  It is easier for us and takes less room to store.  I thought about putting together a more complex wreath this year, but this works well and the children enjoy it.  I also love that it explains the meaning of each candle.  

I also bought some cheap candles from the dollar store for our bookcase.  We are using the reflections from Family Feast and Feria when we “light” each new candle on Sundays.

Advent Reflections

We have and LOVE the booklet Welcome Baby Jesus.  It has neat reflections, prayers, and activity ideas for each day of Advent, as well as the 12 days of Christmas.

Advent Service Chain

I am always torn between the various traditions available out there to spread joy and kindness throughout the Advent season.  This year we decided to take the easy route and print off the Advent prayer chain from Catholic Inspired.  We'll simply remove a link each day and add that day's prayer to our intentions.

Advent Fun Calendar

This is the "secular" part of our Advent celebrations.  Every day I pick something festive for us to do - although I tie it in to the liturgical calendar whenever possible!

Nativities

We also put up our Nativity set with an empty crib!

And of course had to set up the kid's version to play with.

How did you get ready for Advent?

Thanks for reading!

Saints of Advent

General December Links

Saints of Advent Party @ Look to Him and Be Radiant

Printable Advent Saint Ornaments @ Catholic Icing ($)

December 1^st – St. Edmund Campion

Catholic priest during the protestant reign of Queen Elizabeth in a newly protestant England.  He served the secret English Catholic church, refusing to apostatize and eventually being martyred for it.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Edmund Campion @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is 

Activities

St. Edmund Campion and the 12 Days of Christmas @ O Night Divine

English and Welsh Martyr Painting @ The Journey of a Bishop

Food

English Eggs and Bacon @ Catholic Culture

Tea Scones @ Catholic Culture

Figgy Pudding @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon!)

Prayers

Campion Prayer @ St. Edmund Campion Secondary School

December 3^rd – St. Francis Xavier

Spanish Jesuit and prolific missionary who traveled all across Asia bringing souls to God.  He is the patron saint of all missionaries.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Francis Xavier @ Catholic Playground

X is for St. Francis Xavier @ Saints to Color

Activities

St. Francis Origami Ornament @ O Night Divine

Cardboard Box Boat @ The Kennedy Adventures

Food

St. Francis Tempura @ Catholic Cuisine

St. Francis Xavier Fortune Cookies @ Catholic Cuisine

Prayers

Novena Prayer to St. Francis Xavier @ Catholic Culture

Litany of St. Frances Xavier @ Catholic Traditions

December 4^th – St. John Damascene

Greek Father and Doctor of the Church who defended the use of icons and religious imagery.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. John Damascene @ Catholic Playground

Activities

Study Sacred Art @ Catholic Culture

St. Barbara

Roman virgin who became Christian against her father’s wishes and for which she was martyred.  Read more about her at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Barbara @ Catholic Playground

Activities

Saint Barbara Tower @ Seven Little Australians

Building Ginerbread Houses @ O Night Divine

December 6^th – St. Nicholas

Famous generous bishop on whom the idea of Santa Claus is based.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.  Also make sure to check out the St. Nicholas Center – they have anything you could ever wish to find to celebrate this feast!

Coloring Pages

St. Nicholas @ Catholic Playground

St. Nicholas @ Paper Dali

N is for St. Nicholas @ Saints to Color

St. Nicholas @ Drawn 2B Creative

Activities

Celebrating the Feast of St. Nicholas @ Two O’s + More

Candy Cane Holder @ Our Domestic Church

St. Nicholas 24 Piece Puzzle @ Catholic Playground

St. Nicholas Perler Bead Pattern @ Catholic Playground

St. Nicholas Party @ Catholic Playground

Food

St. Nicholas Chocolate Pops @ Through My I’s

St. Nicholas Cocoa Mix @ Catholic Cuisine

Speculatius @ Catholic Cuisine

St. Nicholas Purse Cookies @ Catholic Cuisine

Nutter Butter St. Nicholas Cookies @ St. Nicholas Center

St. Nicholas Strawberries @ St. Nicholas Center

St. Nicholas Chocolates @ Three Sided Wheel

St. Nicholas Apple Miters @ St. Nicholas Center

Prayers

St. Nicholas Blessing of Candy Canes @ The Catholic Toolbox

December 7^th – St. Ambrose

Latin Doctor of the Church known as the “Honey-Tongued Doctor” for his eloquence as a preacher and hymn-maker.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Ambrose @ Catholic Playground

Activities

Decorating the Christ Candle @ Shower of Roses

Food

Honey Trail Mix @ Catholic Cuisine

Beehive Buns @ Catholic Cuisine

December 8^th – Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Immaculate Conception celebrates Mary, mother of God, and asserts that she was miraculously free from original sin from her very conception in St. Anne’s womb.  Read more at Catholic Cuisine.

Coloring Pages

Immaculate Conception @ Catholic Icing

Immaculate Conception @ Catholic Kingdom (#9)

Immaculate Conception @ Paper Dali

December 9^th – St. Juan Diego

St. Juan Diego was an indian convert living in Mexico shortly after the Spanish conquest.  The Virgin Mary appeared to him several times asking that he petition the bishop for a shrine built to her on the site where she appeared.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Juan Diego & Tilma @ Paper Dali

Activities

St. Juan Diego Tilma @ Catholic Inspired

Food

St. Martins Day Croissants @ Catholic Cuisine

St. Martins Horseshoes @ Growing with my Girls

Cinnamon Toast St. Martin Snack @ Catholic Cuisine

December 12^th – Our Lady of Guadalupe

Our Lady of Guadalupe is patroness of the Americas and a well beloved apparition of Mary for those of those of us living in the SW United States.  Read more about her at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

Our Lady of Guadalupe @ Catholic Playground

Our Lady of Guadalupe @ Paper Dali

Activities

Our Lady of Guadalupe Perler Bead Pattern @ Catholic Playground

Our Lady of Guadalupe Mexican Flower Craft @ Catholic Inspired

Our Lady of Guadalupe Craft @ Catholic Playground

Our Lady of Guadalupe Idea Printable @ Eyes on Heaven

Food

Champurrado @ Catholic Cuisine

Our Lady of Guadalupe Tea @ Shower of Roses

December 13^th – St. Lucy

Early virgin martyr killed for being a Christian.  Read more about her at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Lucy @ Catholic Inspired

St. Lucy of Syracuse & Santa Lucia and Starboy @ Waltzing Matilda

Saint Lucia @ Paper Dali

St. Lucy @ Catholic Playground

L is for St. Lucy @ Saints to Color

Activities

St. Lucy Wreath @ Catholic Inspired

St. Lucia Paper Dolls @ Betsy McCall Paper Dolls

St. Lucia Bringer of Light Paper Doll @ Lily & Thistle

Lucia, Saint of Light Free Audiobook @ Shower of Roses

Food

Easy St. Lucy bread with Canned Dough @ Catholic Icing

School

Scissors Practice for St. Lucia @ Making Learning Fun

Lower Elementary Morning Work @ Teacher’s Notebook

December 14^th – St. John of the Cross

Spanish Carmelite, mystic, and Doctor of the Church.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. John of the Cross @ Catholic Playground

St. John the Evangelist @ Coloring Book 4 Kids

Activities

Advent Poem by St. John of the Cross @ Raising and Teaching Little Saints

Wine Blessing @ Shower of Roses

Thanks for reading!

Advent Celebrations: Traditions for the Catholic Family

Advent starts on Sunday!  It is one of my very favorite church seasons, and yet one so difficult to celebrate properly.  While the entire secular world is singing Christmas carols and decking the halls in a frenzy, we are called to WAIT.  To slow down.  To breathe.  To hold off on the celebration and to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Jesus.  Not only as a little child who brought salvation to mankind, but as the Prince of Peace for whose second coming we should all be prepared. 

It is a difficult season for families trying to live their faith while also living in the world.  The joy of Christmas is so infectious that it is difficult to ignore the secular trappings in favor of a “little Lent”.  The way our family compromises is by making our Advent as meaningful and liturgically appropriate as possible, while still indulging in small amounts of Christmas fun.  As we have learned more and more about the rich traditions the church has surrounding the feast days and customs of Advent, it has gotten easier and easier.  There are so many wonderful devotions and traditions for Advent!  I’ve tried to share as many of the “major” ones as possible below (other than feast day fun which will be a separate post).  If you are having trouble keeping track of everything, might I suggest using this Advent Checklist from Joy Filled Family.  This printable calendar from Family Feast and Feria is also a great way to keep track of feast days.

If this seems completely overwhelming to you, then by all means, hold off!  Again, the purpose of Advent is to focus on Christ.  For me, these activities help me reach this goal.  For you, they may not!  If you feel yourself getting overwhelmed or stressed, then focus on Jesus in a way that works for you!

Advent Wreath

The Advent Wreath is an old Germanic tradition that pairs an evergreen wreath with a set of 5 candles – one for each Sunday of Advent and the Christ candle, which is lit on Christmas.  Read more about it at Catholic Culture.

Advent Wreath Art with Removable Flames @ Catholic Inspired

Paper Advent Wreath @ Catholic Inspired

Printable Advent Wreath w/ Words on Candles @ Look to Him and Be Radiant

Last Minute Super Cheap Non Drip Daily Use Advent Wreath @ Catholic All Year (Very bottom of post)

Kid Friendly Washi Tape Advent Wreath @ Happy Little Homemaker

Perler Bead Advent Wreath @ Catholic Playground

Salvation History with the Advent Wreath @ Familly Feast and Feria

Suspended Advent Wreath @ Family Feast and Feria

Advent Wreath Ceremony and Prayers Printable @ Family Feast and Feria

Advent Wreath Coloring Page @ The Catholic Toolbox

Pipe Cleaner Advent Wreath @ Catholic Icing

Advent Wreath Mini Book @ The Catholic Toolbox

Advent Wreath Nail Art @ Catholic Playground

Jesse Tree

A Jesse Tree is a traditional devotional that counts down the days of Advent by reading a different story from scripture each day starting chronologically with Creation and ending in the birth of Jesus.  I have only included simple options that allow for fairly quick set-up as opposed to those that require more effort such as felt options.  Read more about the Jesse Tree @ Catholic Culture.

Online Jesse Tree @ Catholic Culture

Printable Jesse Tree Ornaments to Color @ Catholic Inspired

30 Jesse Tree Ornaments to Print and Color @ Do Small Things with Love

Magnetic Jesse Tree @ Homeschool Is Where the Heart Is

Catholic Jesse Tree Coins @ Catholic Cuisine

A Jesse Tea for Advent @ Catholic Cuisine

A Jesse Tree Printable Calendar Tree @ Paper Dali ($)

Jesse Tree Unit Study @ Harrington Harmonies (Note – starts Dec. 1 – not Nov. 29)

Advent Countdowns

There are many ways, outside of a Jesse Tree to countdown the days of Advent.  I did not include any non-Catholic sources such as chocolate or lego Advent calendars.  Those are easy to come by and I wanted to make sure to encourage the use of more meaningful options.

Advent Countdown and Prayer Chains @ Catholic Inspired

Mary and Joseph Countdown @ Catholic Inspired

Advent Prayer Ring @ Look to Him and Be Radiant

Service Advent Chain @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is

Bible Verse Advent Chain @ Catholic Playground

My Little Advent Reflection Cards @ Family Feast and Feria

Advent Calendar Coloring Page @ Audrey Eclectic Folk Art

O Antiphons

The O Antiphons are an old tradition from Dec. 17^th-24^th, which recall the prophecies of Jesus through his many titles.  I’ve also listed activities for the hymn “O Come O Come Emmanuel” since the song ties in perfectly to the O Antiphons.  Read more about it at Catholic Culture.

O Antiphon Snacks @ Catholic Cuisine

O Antiphon Ideas @ Catholic Icing

O Antiphon Coloring Pages @ Michelle Quiqley

O Come Emmanuel Hymn Printout @ Family Feast and Feria

O Antiphons Ornament Printable @ Life, Love, and Sacred Art

O Antiphon House @ Catholic Culture

O Come O Come Emmanuel Coloring Page @ Real Life at Home

Preparing the Manger

This is an Advent custom in which families place pieces of straw in an empty nativity cradle in order to prepare it to hold Baby Jesus on Christmas Eve.  The straw is typically placed when the family member performs a good deed.  Read more about it at Catholic Culture.

Good Deeds and Sacrifices for Baby Jesus @ Catholic Icing

Preparing Our Hearts @ Small Things

Straw for the Manger Poem Printable @ Small Fine Print

Popsicle Stick Manger @ Craft Out

Manger Printable @ Sunday School Kids

Baby Jesus in the Manger @ Catholic Inspired

Christkindl

A “secret Santa” style tradition in which instead of buying gifts, you choose a family member for whom to do kind deeds.

Advent Buddies @ Catholic Playground

Christkindl Prayer Chart @ Joy Filled Family

Christkindl Prayer Cards @ Memories of a Catholic Wife and Mother

Secret Jesus @ Catholic Inspired

St. Andrew Christmas Novena

This novena begins on the Feast of St. Andrew (Nov. 30) and is repeated 15 times each day until Christmas.

St. Andrew Christmas Novena Prayer Card @ Catholic Playground

St. Andrew Christmas Novena Printable @

Christmas Novena Chaplet @ Joy Filled Family

Misc.

Advent Tree @ Catholic Inspired

Advent Music and Video Playlist @ Look to Him and be Radiant

Magnetic Advent Devotions @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is

Liturgical New Year’s Eve @ Catholic Cuisine

Advent Learning

These great links provide ways to teach your children (and yourself!) a bit more about the Advent season.

Printable Advent Pack @ Raising and Teaching Little Saints

Pre-K Advent Lesson @ The Catholic Toolbox

Advent Activity Pack @ Life, Love, and Sacred Art

Seeking Our Savior Old Testament Scavenger Hunt @ Look to Him and be Radiant

Advent Jeopardy Game @ Look to Him and Be Radiant

What Advent Looks Like Coloring Page @ Look to Him and Be Radiant

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All Saints Day Party 2015

We had another great All Saints Day party this year using many of the resources from my link list.  I reused several of our games from last year, but came up with a few new ones as well.  As usual, most of the signs were made with the awesome artwork from Happy Saints.  I have purchased several of his e-books and can't recommend them highly enough!

St. Francis Church Building
St. Francis heard Jesus telling him: “Go, build my church”.  Try your hand at building a church!

Saint Peg Dolls

St. Cecilia's Musical Chairs

Pin the Bowtie on St. Dominic Savio
Dominic was a holy and pious child with a great sense of style!  Try to pin his bowtie back on!

St. Michael Defeat the Devil Target and Bowling

St. Patrick Snake Toss
Legend has it that St. Patrick drove all the snakes from Ireland.  Get rid of the snakes by tossing them through the hoop!

Disciple's Fishing Hole
Many of the disciples were fishermen by trade.  Throw your line in and try to catch a bag of fish!

St. Nicholas Coin Toss
This famous bishop once helped a poor family by secretly tossing money down their chimney.  Try your hand at throwing the coins from the line!

Crown Mary Ring Toss

St. Isidore Pumpkin Bowling
St. Isidore was a holy farmer.  Try bowling with this pumpkin, which came from a farm!

St. Therese Shower of Roses Tossing Game

Games Set up in the Parish Hall

I was so bummed last year that I didn't get a picture of my little saints, so I made sure to take one this year.  Unfortunately the only picture I could get was blurry!

St. Juan Diego, St. Gianna Molla, and St. Cecilia

Thanks for reading!

November Saints and Feast Days

November 1^st – All Saints Day

Today we celebrate the Church Triumphant – all the souls that have entered the glory of heaven.  Read more at Catholic Culture.

Ultimate All Saints Day Party Link List @ Homeschool Is Where the HeartIs

November 2^nd – All Souls Day

Today we celebrate the Church Suffering – all the souls that have died and are in purgatory.  We have a very strong obligation on this day to engage in devotions that will aid in the suffering of the souls waiting for their chance to enter heaven.  Read more at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

Rest in Peace – Praying for the Dead @ Look to Him and Be Radiant

St. Gertrude’s Prayer (#42) @ Catholic Kingdom

Activities

All Souls Day Family Prayer Candle @ Family at the Foot of the Cross

Purgatory Box @ Catholic Pilgrimage Sites

All Souls Prayer Printable @ Under Her Starry Mantle

All Souls Prayer Candle Display @ Praying for Grace

Ora Pro Nobis Prayer Candy Boxes @ Shower of Roses

Food

Eggs in Purgatory @ Homeschool Is Where the Heart Is (Coming soon!)

Soul Cakes @ Catholic Cuisine

Prayers

Little Litany of the Holy Souls @ Catholic Culture

Traditional Prayer for the Dead @ Catholic Culture

November 3^rd – St. Martin de Porres, St. Hubert

A Peruvian Dominican lay brother who was the illegitimate son of a Spanish gentleman and a freed slave.  He was incredibly humble and cared not only for the poor and sick, but also for animals.  He performed many miracles including bilocation and healing of the sick.

Coloring Pages

St. Martin de Porres @ Catholic Playground

Activities

Celebrating the Feast of St. Martin @ Two O’s Plus More

St. Martin Obstacle Course @ Training Happy Hearts

Food

St. Martin Potato Mice @ Catholic Cuisine

Prayers

Prayer to St. Martin @ Catholic Culture

St. Hubert

A Belgian bishop who cared for the poor, especially in providing food in secret to prisoners.  There is a legend that once while hunting a stag, he saw a vision of a cross in between its antlers.  After this, he decided to no longer hunt.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Hubert @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon!)

November 4^th – St. Charles Borromeo

Italian cardinal with a great care for the poor.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Charles Borromeo @ Catholic Playground

Food

Cardinal Sundaes @ Catholic Cuisine

Eggs St. Charles @ Catholic Culture

November 5^th – St. Elizabeth & St. Zachary

Parents of John the Baptist.  Read more about them at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

Sts. Elizabeth and Zechariah w/ baby John the Baptist @ Super Coloring

Zechariah and Elizabeth @ Children Story

Color by Number @ My Children’s Curriculum

Activities

Crafts for Zechariah and Elizabeth @ Bible Crafts and Activities

Food

St. Elizabeth’s Scones @ In Endless Song

Prayers

Canticle of Zachary @ Catholic Culture

November 9^th – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

The “home” church of the pope and the oldest church in Rome.  Read more about it at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

Lateran Basilica @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon)

November 10^th – St. Leo the Great

Pope and Doctor of the Church.  He fought for church unity and persuaded Atilla the Hun to leave Rome.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

Pope St. Leo the Great @ City Wife Country Life

November 11^th – St. Martin of Tours

Roman soldier who famously split his own cloak in half in order to bring comfort to a homeless man.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Martin of Tours @ Waltzing Matilda

St. Martin of Tours (#74) @ Catholic Kingdom

Activities

St. Martin Lantern Crafts and Games @ Our Domestic Church

Donate a Coat to St. Martin @ Catholic All Year

Food

St. Martins Day Croissants @ Catholic Cuisine

St. Martins Horseshoes @ Growing with my Girls

Cinnamon Toast St. Martin Snack @ Catholic Cuisine

November 12^th – St. Josaphat

An eastern rite bishop who was martyred for trying to bring the Orthodox Church into communion with Rome.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Josaphat @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon)

November 13^th – St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

Italian nun who came to America as a missionary and founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart.  She was the first American citizen to be canonized.  Read more about her at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini @ Waltzing Matilda

Activities

Mini Stone Sacred Heart Craft @ Our Domestic Church

Food

Chicken Lombardi @ Catholic Cuisine

November 16^th – St. Margaret of Scotland

Pious and charitable Queen of Scotland.  Read more about her at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Margaret of Scotland @ Waltzing Matilda

Food

A Scottish Feast @ Catholic Cuisine

Scottish Shortbread @ Catholic Cuisine

St. Gertrude

German mystic with a devotion to the Sacred Heart.  Read more about her at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Gertrude’s Prayer (#42) @ Catholic Kingdom

Prayers

Grace After Meals Prayer @ Catholic All Year

November 17^th – St. Elizabeth of Hungary

Queen who cared heavily for the poor.  Read more about her at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Elizabeth of Hungary @ Waltzing Matilda

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Paper Doll @ Paper Dali

St. Elizabeth of Hungary @ Coloring Saints

Food

Hungarian Cinnamon Bread @ Catholic Cuisine

Educational

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Printable Packet @ Real Life at Home

November 18^th – Dedication of the Churches of Sts. Peter and Paul

Two great Roman basilicas located on the sites of the martyrdoms of the two great saints.  Read more about them at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

Sts. Peter and Paul @ Drawn 2B Creative

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne was a French nun who became an American missionary, founding schools for girls across Missouri.  Read more about her at Catholic Culture.

Activities

Coloring Mini Book @ Network of Sacred Heart Schools

The Friend of Little Americans Coloring Mini Book @ Network of Sacred Heart Schools

Word Puzzles @ Network of Sacred Heart Schools

Learn more about St. Rose Philippine Duchesne @ Network of Sacred Heart Schools

Food

Rose Roll Ups @ Catholic Cuisine

Penne Rose @ Catholic Cuisine

November 21^st – Presentation of Mary

Tradition holds that Mary was presented to live in the Temple at the age of 3 to be raised as a holy child.  Read more about it at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

Entrance of the Theotokos Eastern Icon @ Orthodox Education

November 22^nd – St. Cecilia

Early Roman martyr who converted many souls upon her death bed.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Cecilia @ Catholic Playground

C is for St. Cecilia @ Saints to Color

November 23^rd – St. Clement

One of the first popes and friend of St. Paul.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Food

Chocolate Sea-Salt Clementines @ Catholic Cuisine

Easy Clementine Snack @ Catholic Cuisine

Bl. Miguel Pro

Mexican priest who practiced secretly as a priest during government persecution.  He risked his life to provide sacraments and comfort to the Catholics of Mexico.  He was finally caught and martyred by a firing squad.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

M is for Blessed Miguel Pro @ Saints to Color

Blessed Miguel Pro Paper Doll @ Paper Dali

Food

Cocol @ Catholic Cuisine

November 24^th – St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions

One of 117 religious and lay Vietnamese martyred by the government between 1820 and 1862.  Read more about them at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Andrew Dung-Lac @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon)

November 25^th – St. Catherine of Alexandria

Learned virgin of Alexandria who scolded Emperor Maximin for torturing Christians.  She herself was thrown in prison and tortured in attempt to steer her from her faith to no success.  Read more about her at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Catherine of Alexandria (#59) @ Catholic Kingdom

Food

St. Catherine of Alexandria Wheel Pasta @ Catholic Cuisine

Catherine of Alexandria Pizza Wheel @ Catholic Cuisine

St. Catherine Pasta Wheels and Cheese @ Catholic Cuisine

November 30^th – St. Andrew

Brother of Peter and one of the first disciples of Jesus.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Andrew the Apostle @ Catholic Playground

A is for St. Andrew @ Saints to Color

Food

St. Andrew Fishing Snack @ Catholic Cuisine

Scottish Shortbread @ Catholic Cuisine

Prayers

St. Andrew Novena Printable @ Raising & Teaching Little Saints

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