tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779389358539170702024-03-05T19:15:37.269-08:00Homeschool Is Where The Heart IsAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08003218721292118760noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477938935853917070.post-46664801835696057602016-08-27T19:00:00.000-07:002016-08-27T19:11:27.360-07:00Our Homeschool Schedule 2016-2017<div class="MsoNormal">
As we enter our 4<sup>th</sup> year of homeschooling, I have
a pretty good idea of what works for us and what doesn’t. I am extremely Type A and would prefer to
have every second of every day scheduled out and planned. I’ve learned over the years, however, that
having that mentality doesn’t seem to work well with reality since life with
many children is unpredictable at best!<o:p></o:p></div>
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We start our year in the summer and have been in school for
about 6 weeks. Our basic schedule
rotates around a simple morning routine on 4 days a week – eat breakfast, get
dressed, do tablework. For us, tablework
consists of handwriting, math, grammar, spelling, and catechism. This usually takes about 1-2 hours for both
children. Then we generally take a
play/snack break and then read from our morning basket for about an hour. Our morning basket consists of literature
selections for each child, books related to the things they are learning in our
various co-op classes, bible, saint of the day readings, and fun books from the
library. We are still trying to figure
out a time to add in Gabrielle. She is
officially PreK this year and is begging to learn how to read, do math, etc. like
her older siblings. So far, we have been
giving her little worksheets and projects to do while the older kids work. Last week we had a morning when the older
kids picked up their free-read chapter books right after breakfast and I had
about 30 minutes to work 1 on 1 with Gabrielle.
I might continue trying this out at least a few days a week. Also, depending on the weather, we have been
walking across the street to the park to play for a bit either before we start
school or after we finish.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This year, we are doing all of our non-table subjects
through co-ops. It makes it easier on me
to spread the subjects out to other teachers rather than just having it all on
my shoulders. We are continuing with
Robotics and Toastmasters (on alternating Monday afternoons) with our Jr. FLL
Team. As a group, we also decided to do
a few other classes together, so we are also doing history, art appreciation,
and science together this semester (on Thursday afternoons). Next semester we will continue with history
but switch to music appreciation and life skills (sewing, cooking, etc.) We are also continuing with our co-op through
our church, which is on Wendesdays rather than Fridays this year. Gabrielle is doing Five in a Row with her
PreK/K class, and the older two are studying science, STEM, and U.S. Geography
in the Fall (N.M. Geography/History in the Spring). In addition, the kids begin music classes
this year on Saturdays. Michaela is
taking Piano, Rafael Guitar, and Gabrielle a beginning music class. The two older are also continuing with the
children’s choir at church on Wednesday afternoons and Homeschool PE will be on
T/Th starting next month.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It sounds terribly busy, but it is actually quite relaxing
to be home all morning and get out a bit most afternoons. And more than anything, it is what seems to
work well for our family.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here is what our schedule looks like. Other than classes/co-ops, our times are not
exact. We go with the flow and change as
needed.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Thanks for reading!</div>
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08003218721292118760noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477938935853917070.post-51833820998258478632016-06-01T20:38:00.001-07:002016-06-01T20:38:35.525-07:00June Saints and Feast Days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Month of June<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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10 June Activities for Catholic Families @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/10-june-activities-for-catholic-families-free-printable/">Real
Life at Home</a><u><span style="color: #0563c1; mso-themecolor: hyperlink;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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June Saints and Feast Days Word Search @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/june-saints-word-search/">Real Life at Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>June 1st – St. Justin, Martyr<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Early Greek martyr and apologist. He defended the Christian faith to the Roman
leaders in the 2<sup>nd</sup> century, and was subsequently scourged. Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-06-01">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Apologist Poster @ <a href="http://todaywiththesaints.blogspot.com/2015/06/june-1-saint-justin-martyr.html?spref=pi">Today
with the Saints</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Greek Salad @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/recipes/view.cfm?id=1104">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>For
Parents:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Read some of St. Justin’s writings
@ <a href="http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/justin.html">Early Christian
Writings</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>June 3rd – Most Sacred Heart of Jesus & June 4<sup>th</sup> –
Immaculate Heart of Mary<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Sacred Heart of Jesus @ <a href="http://paperdali.blogspot.com/2015/06/free-sacred-heart-of-jesus-coloring.html">Paper
Dali</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Immaculate Heart of Mary @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/immaculate-heart-of-mary-coloring-page/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Sacred and Immaculate Heart @ <a href="http://www.sjtb.org/releducolor.html">St. John the Baptist Catholic
Church</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Sacred Heart of Jesus (multiple) @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/10/sacred-heart-of-jesus-coloring-pages.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Sacred and Immaculate Heart
Rosaries @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/sacred-and-immaculate-heart-rosaries-a-fun-catholic-craft/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Sacred and Immaculate Heart Tie Dye
Shirts @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/tie-dye-catholic-shirts-sacred-heart/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Sacred and Immaculate Heart Crafts,
Info, Coloring and More @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2013/05/devotion-to-sacred-and-immaculate.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+catholicinspired+(Catholic+Inspired)&m=1">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Sacred and Immaculate Heart Fruit @
<a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/fruit-sacred-heart-and-immaculate-heart-snack/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Sacred and Immaculate Heart Fruit
Pizza @ <a href="http://familyatthefootofthecross.blogspot.com/2013/06/sacred-and-immaculate-hearts.html">Family
at the Foot of the Cross</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Sacred and Immaculate Heart Snack
Platters @ <a href="http://familyatthefootofthecross.blogspot.com/2014/06/sacred-and-immaculate-heart-healthy.html">Family
at the Foot of the Cross</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>June 5th: St. Boniface<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Apostle to the Germans. He cut down a tree the pagans were worshiping
and one grew miraculously in its place – the first Christmas tree! Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-06-05" target="_blank">Catholic Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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German meal ideas @ <a href="http://livinglifesimply-jessica.blogspot.com/2012/06/feast-of-saint-boniface.html">Living
Life Simply</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p>Sour Beef @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/recipes/view.cfm?id=734" target="_blank">Catholic Culture</a></o:p></div>
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<b>July 11<sup>th</sup>: St. Barnabas<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Paul’s traveling companion. He initially helped the apostles believe that
Saul had truly converted. Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-06-11" target="_blank">Catholic Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Barnabas Preaching @ <a href="http://www.biblewise.com/kids/fun/coloring/barnabas-preaching.php">Bible
Wise</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Barnabas Welcomes Saul @ <a href="http://www.biblewise.com/kids/fun/coloring/barnabas-welcomes.php">Bible
Wise</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Paul and Barnabas Simple Maze
Worksheet @ <a href="http://www.biblewise.com/kids/fun/mountain-maze.php">Bible
Wise</a> (<a href="http://www.biblewise.com/kids/fun/amazing-paul.php">harder version</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Paul and Barnabas Code @ <a href="http://www.biblewise.com/kids/fun/break-code-paul.php">Bible Wise</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>July 13th: St. Anthony of Padua<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<o:p>Franciscan preacher. He is the patron saint of lost things. Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-06-13" target="_blank">Catholic Culture</a>.</o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Anthony of Padua @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-anthony-of-padua-coloring-page-june-13th/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Make Basil Pots @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2009/05/st-anthony-of-padua-basil-pots.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Anthony Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
@ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2011/06/saintly-summer-fun-st-anthony-of-padua.html">Shower
of Roses</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Anthony Treasure Hunt @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2012/09/st-anthony-treasure-hunt-activity.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Anthony Lost and Found Game @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2010/11/st-anthony-lost-and-found-game.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Lost Bread @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2009/06/st-anthony-and-lost-bread.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Multitude of Fish Trail Mix @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2012/06/multitude-of-fish-trail-mix.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>June 15<sup>th</sup>: St. Germaine Cousin<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<o:p>French peasant girl who was abused by her stepmother. Read more about her at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-06-15" target="_blank">Catholic Culture</a>.</o:p></div>
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<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Flower Craft @ <a href="http://todaywiththesaints.blogspot.com/2015/06/june-15-st-germaine-cousin.html">Today
with the Saints</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>June 21<sup>st</sup>: Aloysius Gonzaga<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Young and devout Jesuit. Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-06-21" target="_blank">Catholic Culture</a>.</div>
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<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Activity Sheet @ <a href="http://www.catholickidsbulletin.com/2016/05/june-2016-catholic-kids-bulletin.html">Catholic
Kids Bulletin</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Minestrone @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2009/06/minestrone-soup.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>June 22nd: Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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British men who were martyred for standing up to King Henry VIII against his divorce and break from the Catholic Church. Read more about them at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-06-22" target="_blank">Catholic Culture</a>.</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Thomas More @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-thomas-more-coloring-page-june-22nd/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. John Fisher @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-john-fisher-coloring-page-june-22nd/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Steak and Kidney Pie @ <a href="http://www.mycatholickitchen.com/2015/06/steak-and-kidney-pie.html">My
Catholic Kitchen</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>June 24th: Nativity of St. John the Baptist<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<o:p>Catholic tradition holds that the cousin of Jesus was baptized in the womb and filled with the Holy Spirit at the moment of his mother Elizabeth meeting Mary at the Visitation. Read more about this feast at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-06-24" target="_blank">Catholic Culture</a>.</o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. John the Baptist @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-john-baptist-coloring-page-june-24th/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
John the Baptist Stained Glass @ <a href="http://www.sjtb.org/releducolor.html">St. John the Baptist Catholic
Church</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Grasshopper Parfaits @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/06/grasshopper-parfaits.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Cricket, Almond, and Wild Honey
Clusters @ <a href="http://www.catholicallyear.com/2013/08/make-mud-pie-it-just-may-save-your-life.html?m=1">Catholic
All Year</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>June 26<sup>th</sup>: St. Josemaria Escriva</b></div>
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<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Learn and recite his prayer @ <a href="http://todaywiththesaints.blogspot.com/2015/06/june-26-saint-josemaria-escriva_26.html">Today
with the Saints</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Flan @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/06/st-josemaria-escriva.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>June 29<sup>th</sup>: Sts. Peter and Paul<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Sts. Peter and Paul @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saints-peter-and-paul-coloring-page-june-29th/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Peter and Paul @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2013/05/saints-coloring-pages-peter-and-paul.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Paul Blindman’s Bluff & St.
Peter’s Fishers of Men Games @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2011/06/saintly-summer-fun-saints-peter-and.html">Shower
of Roses</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Paul’s Shipwreck Craft @ <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Fried Fish @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/06/fried-fish-in-honor-of-fishers-of-men.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Pretzel Shapes @ <a href="http://todaywiththesaints.blogspot.com/2015/06/june-29-solemnity-of-saints-peter-and.html">Today
with the Saints</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p> This is by no means an exhaustive list, just a place for me to compile my favorite gifts and "go-to" places to look for gifts when it comes to special days such as baptism anniversaries, St. Nicholas day, Easter baskets, sacraments, etc. If you have a great place to find Catholic gifts, please let me know in the comments! Also, please remember to check your local Catholic gift or book store before purchasing from online.</o:p></div>
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<img alt="Glory Stories Complete CD Set" height="200" src="http://www.holyheroes.com/v/vspfiles/photos/GSCDSET-1.jpg" width="200" /></div>
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<a href="http://www.holyheroes.com/Audio-CDs-s/28.htm">Holy Heroes CD’s</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img height="200" src="https://www.cccofamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/SH-Saints-8DVD.jpg" width="200" /></div>
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<a href="https://www.cccofamerica.com/shop/saints-collection/">CCC of
America Saint Collection</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img alt="Brother Francis DVD - 11 Pack" height="141" src="http://store.heraldentertainment.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/250x/17f82f742ffe127f42dca9de82fb58b1/b/f/bfdvds11.jpg" width="200" /></div>
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<a href="http://brotherfrancisonline.com/">Brother Francis DVD’s</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img alt="DVD_Saint_Augustine_Video" height="200" src="http://www.catholicheroesofthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/DVD_Saint_Augustine_Video.jpg" width="152" /></div>
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<a href="http://www.catholicheroesofthefaith.com/get-to-know-the-great-catholics-of-the-past/">Catholic
Heroes of the Faith DVD’s</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img alt="Death Rather Than Sin – St. Dominic Savio" height="200" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0495/4477/products/RMP3DCover-DeathRatherThanSin_large.png?v=1457415568" width="200" /></div>
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<a href="https://www.reginamartyrumproductions.com/">Regina Martyrum</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img alt="MY CATHOLIC FAMILY - THERESE OF LISIEUX" height="200" src="http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/images/catalog/thumbnail/HDCFTL.jpg" width="200" /></div>
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<a href="http://www.ewtn.com/tv/kids/mycatholicfamily.asp">EWTN My
Catholic Family DVD’s</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img alt="cover" height="175" src="http://www.catchat.ca/images/stories/audio/cc1/cover.jpg" width="200" /></div>
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<a href="http://www.catchat.ca/audio-series">Cat. Chat CD’s</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img alt="The Animated Passion Trilogy 3 Story Set" height="200" src="http://www.nestlearning.com/images/product/icon/RTPT.jpg" width="200" /></div>
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<a href="http://www.nestlearning.com/animated-new-testament-bible-stories_c1735.aspx">NEST
Animated DVD’s</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Toys<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<img height="200" src="http://shininglightdolls.com/Shining_Light_Dolls/shop_contact_files/padre_pio_isolated.jpg" width="103" /></div>
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<a href="http://shininglightdolls.com/Shining_Light_Dolls/shop_contact.html">Shining
Light Dolls</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img alt="Saint Therese of Lisieux" height="200" src="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0206/6590/products/therese_grande.jpg?v=1440552748" width="200" /></div>
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<a href="http://shoptinysaints.com/">Tiny Saints</a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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<img alt="SISTER MARY CLARA VOCATION DOLL & BOOK SET" height="200" src="http://www.catholicchild.com/images/21926-d.jpg" width="130" /><img alt="FATHER JUAN PABLO VOCATION DOLL & BOOK SET" height="200" src="http://www.catholicchild.com/images/21927-d.jpg" width="130" /></div>
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Vocation Dolls & Books (<a href="http://www.catholicchild.com/SISTER-MARY-CLARA-VOCATION-DOLL-BOOK-SET/productinfo/21926/">Nun</a>,
<a href="http://www.catholicchild.com/FATHER-JUAN-PABLO-VOCATION-DOLL-BOOK-SET/productinfo/21927/">Priest</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<img height="26" src="https://img0.etsystatic.com/002/0/7549588/iusb_760x100.10814690_h76k.jpg" width="200" /></div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HuggieSaintDolls?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Huggy
Saint Dolls</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img alt="Trinity Toyz The Last Supper Building Block Set" height="148" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71X0m1lddYL._SX425_.jpg" width="200" /><img alt="Father Leopold Celebrates Mass" height="155" src="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0850/4628/products/BoxFront_large.jpg?v=1442435948" width="200" /></div>
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Catholic Lego Sets (<a href="http://amzn.to/22pIKqK">Last Supper</a>, <a href="http://www.domesticchurchsupply.com/products/father-leopold-celebrates-mass">Mass
Kit</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Melissa and Doug Cube Puzzles (<a href="http://amzn.to/1RrBaGL">Old
Testament</a> and <a href="http://amzn.to/22pIQyl">New Testament</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<img height="129" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61g97-g3ytL._SL1000_.jpg" width="200" /><img alt="WEE BELIEVERS MY POP-OUT MASS KIT" height="200" src="http://www.catholicchild.com/images/N4022-d.jpg" width="173" /></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/22pJVqa">My Mass Kit</a> and <a href="http://www.catholicchild.com/WEE-BELIEVERS-MY-POP-OUT-MASS-KIT/productinfo/N4022/">My
Popout Mass Kit</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Games<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<img alt="VolumeBoth" height="200" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.agnusgiftshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/VolumeBoth.jpg?resize=570%2C708" width="161" /></div>
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<a href="http://www.agnusgiftshop.com/catholic-words-memory-match-card-game/">Catholic
Words Memory Match Cards</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.equippingcatholicfamilies.com/2015/09/super-saints-are-here.html">Super
Saints Cards</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.equippingcatholicfamilies.com/2015/09/cathletics-playing-cards.html">Cathletics
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<img alt="Holy Traders Set # 5 Saint Trading Cards" height="153" src="http://www.setonbooks.com/sempics/M-RLXX-0516154.jpg" width="200" /></div>
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<a href="http://www.setonbooks.com/search.php?subject=&grade=&userSearchString=holy+traders&x=26&y=9">Holy
Traders Saint Trading Cards</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img alt="Church Windows" height="127" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FJcTjtoZL.jpg" width="200" /></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/1X2kX9c">Church Windows</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img alt="Saints Memory card game" height="120" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41hNor4OFAL.jpg" width="200" /></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/1p79lay">Saints Memory Card Game</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img alt="Catholic By The Number Card Game" height="200" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51gweOg6t-L._SX425_.jpg" width="200" /></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/1oY9nAU">Catholic By the Number Card Game</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/1Lxr1Gm">Scattergories – Catholic Edition</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/1T1qH48">The UnGame – Catholic Version</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Board Books<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0996469109/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0996469109&linkCode=as2&tag=shlidoll-20&linkId=S45CVJTPVRD32O7F">The
Virgin Mary Around the World Board Book</a></div>
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<a href="http://shoptinysaints.com/products/the-saints-are-watching-over-me">The
Saints are Watching Over Me Board Book</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/22pOO2g">Maite Roche Board Books</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Picture Books<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/1X2fM9k">Roses in the Snow: A Tale of St.
Elizabeth of Hungary</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img alt="Elizabeth Ann Seton: Mother for Many (Saints and Me!)" height="200" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51sDabm1PIL._UY250_.jpg" width="132" /></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/1RrGLNm">Saints and Me Books</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/1RWmqdi">The Weight of a Mass</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/1pTt11D">An Alphabet of Catholic Saints</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Chapter Books<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/1oY4Le5">Chime Travelers</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img alt="Little Acts of Grace" height="200" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51FppaL0oVL._UY250_.jpg" width="129" /></div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rosemarie-Gortler/e/B001K7RTY2/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1">Our
Sunday Visitor Picture Books<o:p></o:p></a></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/1RtA33f">Gospel Time Trekkers</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img height="200" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Vhwd8sssL._SX322_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="129" /></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/1RtA9HY">Sisters of the Last Straw Books</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/1PjdPPT">The Father Brown Reader</a> (<a href="http://amzn.to/1RtAjPu">Book #2</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<img height="200" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ILLWjzsVL._SX317_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="127" /></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/1RrMouW">Catholic Tales for Boys and Girls</a>
(<a href="http://amzn.to/1Pji1iJ">Book #2</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<img alt="Product Details" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51p+cQXmlvL._AA160_.jpg" /></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/21AZDJl">Stories of the Saints for Young People</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Comic Books</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/1RWnEp0">The Adventures of Loupio</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img height="200" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/519hnNQS%2BaL._SX408_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="164" /></div>
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The Illustrated Books of the Bible (<a href="http://amzn.to/1T1FWdt">Gospel</a>,
<a href="http://amzn.to/22pPg0w">Parables of Jesus</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/22pPk0i">Acts of the Apostles</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/1PjkKbK">Miracles of Jesus</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<img height="200" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51gvnp4XnTL._SX317_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="127" /></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/22pPEvZ">The Picture Bible</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Activity Books<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<img alt="Product Details" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71bQ6LHfkGL._AA160_.jpg" /></div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Philip-D.-Gallery/e/B001K79FW6/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1">Catholic
Can You Find Books</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img height="200" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51QRoAs947L._SX359_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="144" /></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/1pTvKrX">St. Kateri Paper Dolls</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31IhSCJorCL._BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/1pTvOI0">St. Therese Paper Dolls</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Crafts (DIY Gifts)<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<img height="178" src="https://static-2.gumroad.com/res/gumroad/6484021513058/asset_previews/a6dd2d9b1328ec3d159cec079ac11c4b/retina/Cross_20Stitch_20Saints--all.jpg" width="200" /></div>
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<a href="https://gumroad.com/l/LSoXG">Saint Cross Stitch Patterns</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img alt="Pocket Saints Plushies : Famous Females" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/spoonflower/public/design_thumbnails/0117/7122/rrgirl_saints_plushie_2_copy_shop_thumb.png" /></div>
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<a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/magneticcatholic">Catholic
Fabric</a> – Mass toys, books, saint plushies, and more fabrics to make
Catholic gifts<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Spiritual Aids<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<img alt="Hand in Hand $2495" height="200" src="http://www.equippingcatholicfamilies.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Hand-in-Hand-2495.jpg" width="200" /></div>
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<a href="http://www.equippingcatholicfamilies.com/2015/09/hand-in-hand-with-jesus-a-faith-journal.html">Hand
in Hand with Jesus Faith Journal</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21KXJ6EM56L._BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/1p79E54">Friendly Defenders Faith Flash Cards</a>
(<a href="http://amzn.to/1Tz1dwc">Set 2</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p><br /></o:p></div>
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<o:p><img height="200" src="http://www.holyheroes.com/v/vspfiles/photos/HHDiary-2-2T.jpg" width="200" /></o:p></div>
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<o:p><a href="http://www.holyheroes.com/Holy-Heroes-Spiritual-Diary-p/hhdiary-2.htm" target="_blank">Holy Heroes Spiritual Diary</a></o:p></div>
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<o:p>Thanks for reading!</o:p></div>
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08003218721292118760noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477938935853917070.post-40731784706491112132016-03-22T06:41:00.000-07:002016-03-22T07:49:03.738-07:00Holy Week Peg Doll Path Printable<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHxVHPLVNMgyguVG3EfnWva_knPE-01Weyka4eeCrevo_WCVXNOU5TnKsbO4c5cSICJ__jldBkb4NKd4bWhpGAKgGFm2gz0_YdZIGPeFwgp0_BnTM3uqsVJ9WUUBGCYD3dyga8n3nsWJgV/s1600/Peg+doll+path+holy+week.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHxVHPLVNMgyguVG3EfnWva_knPE-01Weyka4eeCrevo_WCVXNOU5TnKsbO4c5cSICJ__jldBkb4NKd4bWhpGAKgGFm2gz0_YdZIGPeFwgp0_BnTM3uqsVJ9WUUBGCYD3dyga8n3nsWJgV/s320/Peg+doll+path+holy+week.png" width="320" /></a></div>
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I have wanted to make the <a href="http://www.catholicmissionaryfamily.com/2014/04/moving-jesus-along-holy-week-path.html" target="_blank">wooden version of this path</a> for ages, but never seem to get around to it. Sometimes paper is easier for me, so I made this version to use until I can get around to the "real" one. Hopefully it is a help to someone else out there as well!<br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz2gB37WyZ_Hd0ducklOR1F2c0E/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxDjCnTqrNQgxMx0Vl4QsCJoAHA9EcPPc04sd20GPoxHpuHei8e0MZ79ZBaTSLtZfJsiQnSOz_SfdRfMNutDRKP8kYQGSV4831nKCzb4i2HGj6gJ0_QCaIN8M0lxiLRHIWgh-vmaOf4fu/s320/Holy+Week+path.png" width="320" /></a></div>
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz2gB37WyZ_Hd0ducklOR1F2c0E/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Holy Week Peg Doll Path</a></div>
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Thanks for reading!<br />
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Don't forget to check out my <a href="http://hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2015/03/updated-holy-week-printable-links.html" target="_blank">Holy Week link list from last year</a>! It has been updated with new links, photo's, and a link to my pinterest board.Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08003218721292118760noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477938935853917070.post-2389188398875047512016-03-01T11:47:00.000-08:002016-03-03T11:48:05.021-08:00March Saints and Feast Days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihrYVFpmjn1ttAELxNtQtY0hSCFRFCVOZf8mUqsevce0m6tpNMOQmMi3qb-wQYFL-j7G0fynpquYBGhmvGwXdDK8PheO3LBG-SX2wmk_EcRvILFhItf6cR7mRemJtH2kqXSQU5lPLn27aV/s1600/March+Saints+and+feast+days.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihrYVFpmjn1ttAELxNtQtY0hSCFRFCVOZf8mUqsevce0m6tpNMOQmMi3qb-wQYFL-j7G0fynpquYBGhmvGwXdDK8PheO3LBG-SX2wmk_EcRvILFhItf6cR7mRemJtH2kqXSQU5lPLn27aV/s320/March+Saints+and+feast+days.png" width="320" /></a></div>
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10 March Activities for Catholic Families@ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/10-activities-for-catholic-families-in-march/">Real
Life at Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>March 1<sup>st</sup> – St. David
of Wales<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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St. David is the Patron of Wales, having founded many ascetic
monasteries there during his lifetime.
Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-03-01">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. David @ <a href="http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/saint-david-colouring-page">Activity
Village</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Daffodil Cake and Leek Recipes @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2009/03/daffodil-cake-for-st-davids-day.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Welsh Rarebit @ Homeschool Is Where the Heart Is<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>March 3<sup>rd</sup> – St.
Katharine Drexel<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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St. Katharine was an American socialite who gave up her wealthy
lifestyle in order to become a nun and champion for the educational rights of
Native American and African American children.
Read more about her at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-03-03">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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K is for St. Katharine Drexel @ <a href="https://saintstocolor.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/k-is-for-st-katharine-drexel/">Saints
to Color</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Katharine Drexel @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/free-saint-katharine-drexel-coloring-page/">Drawn
2B Creative</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Katharine Drexel @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/st-katharine-drexel-coloring-page/">Real
Life at Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Buffalo Baked Ziti @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2011/03/buffalo-baked-ziti.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Three Sisters Stew @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2012/03/meatless-meals-three-sisters-stew.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Indian Fry Bread @ Homeschool Is Where the Heart Is<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>School:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Katharine Drexel Printable Packet @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/saint-katharine-drexel-printables-worksheets/">Real
Life at Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>March 4<sup>th</sup> – St.
Casimir of Poland<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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St. Casimir was a prince of Poland with a love for the poor and a
devotion to the Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-03-04">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Casimir of Poland @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-casimir-coloring-page-march-4th/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Polish Sugar Cookies @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2009/03/polish-sugar-cookies.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>March 7<sup>th</sup> – Sts. Perpetua
and Felicity<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Early roman martyrs executed together for being Christian catechumens. Read more about them at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-03-07">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Sts. Perpetua and Felicity @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saints-perpetua-and-felicity-coloring-page-march-7th/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Sts. Perpetua and Felicity @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/40-days-of-free-printables-saints-perpetua-and-felicity-coloring-page/">Drawn
2B Creative</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Sts. Perpetua and Felicity @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2015/02/sts-perpetua-and-felicity-honoring.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+catholicinspired+(Catholic+Inspired)">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Skewered Beef Roman Style @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/recipes/view.cfm?id=1045">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>March 8<sup>th</sup> – St. John
of God<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Portuguese man with a sudden and intense conversion at the age of
40. He is the patron of hospitals and
the sick, and the order that his followers founded have a special charism to
helping the sick. Read more about him at
<a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-03-08">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. John of God @ Homeschool Is Where the Heart Is<o:p></o:p></div>
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St. John of God @ <a href="http://paperdali.blogspot.com/2010/06/saint-john-of-god-san-juan-de-dios.html">Paper
Dali</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Pomegranate Snack Ideas @ Homeschool Is Where the Heart Is<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>March 9<sup>th</sup> – St.
Frances of Rome<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Wealthy widow who entered the religious life upon her husband’s
death. She was gifted with the ability
to see and converse with her guardian angel.
Read more about her at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-03-09">Catholic
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St. Frances of Rome @ Homeschool Is Where the Heart Is<o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Dominic Savio was a student of St. John Bosco who died at the age
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D is for St. Dominic Savio @ <a href="https://saintstocolor.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/d-is-for-st-dominic-savio/">Saints
to Color</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Patrick @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-patrick-coloring-page-march-17th/">Catholic
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P is for St. Patrick @ <a href="https://saintstocolor.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/p-is-for-st-patrick/">Saints
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St. Patrick @ <a href="http://paperdali.blogspot.com.br/2009/09/saint-patrick.html">Paper Dali</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Holy Trinity Shamrock @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/holy-trinity-shamrock-coloring-page/">Real
Life at Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Patrick Perler Bead Patter @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-patrick-in-perler-beads/">Catholic
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Trinity Shamrock Craft @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/printable-trinity-shamrock-craft-perfect-craft-for-st-patricks-day/">Catholic
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St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Rosary @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/st-patricks-day-shamrock-rosary-for/">Catholic
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St. Patrick’s Playdate @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/17-ideas-for-hosting-a-st-patricks-day-play-date/">Real
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St. Patrick Shamrock @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2011/03/st-patrick-day-project-trinity-is-like.html">Catholic
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St. Patrick Mobile @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2015/03/st-patrick-mobile-color-cut-glue-and.html">Catholic
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St. Patrick’s Day Cards @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2014/03/st-patricks-day-cards-download-and.html">Catholic
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St. Patrick Worksheet @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-patrick-activity-sheet/">Catholic
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St. Patrick Resource Packet @ <a href="http://www.mamaslearningcorner.com/saint-patrick/">Mamas Learning Corner</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Trinity Worksheet @ <a href="http://teachingheart.net/blog/2014/03/quick-shamrock-diy-shirt/">Teaching
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Irish Stew @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/irish-stew/">Catholic
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Shamrock & Snake Rolls @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/shamrock-and-snake-rolls-for-saint-patricks-day/">Catholic
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St. Patrick’s Day Pound Cake @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-patricks-day-pound-cake/">Catholic
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St. Patrick Pancakes @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/celtic-cross-pancakes/">Catholic
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St. Joseph (2) @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/st-joseph-coloring-page-march-19th/">Catholic
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St. Joseph @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2014/03/st-joseph-coloring-page.html">Waltzing
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J is for St. Joseph @ <a href="https://saintstocolor.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/j-is-for-st-joseph/">Saints
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St. Joseph @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/40-days-of-free-lenten-printables-saint-joseph-coloring-page/">Drawn
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St. Joseph Novena Lillies @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/st-joseph-novena-with-free-download/">Catholic
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St. Joseph Altar for Beginners @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/st-joseph-altar-for-beginners/">Catholic
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Printable 3D St. Joseph’s Altar @ <a href="http://thankevann.com/stjoseph/3daltar.html">Virtual St. Joseph Altar</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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9 Ways to Celebrate St. Joseph’s Day @ <a href="http://eyesonheaven.net/7-ways-to-celebrate-st-josephs-day/#.U2E76fmSySo">Eyes
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St. Joseph Memory Match @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2010/03/st-joseph-memory-match-playing-cards.html">Shower
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St. Joseph’s Sawdust Pasta @ <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2010/04/st-josephs-sawdust-with-pasta-recipe.html">Serious
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Thirty Days Prayer to St. Joseph @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/thirty-days-prayer-to-saint-joseph/">Catholic
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<b>March 20<sup>th</sup> – 26<sup>th</sup>
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Updated Holy Week Printable and Link List @ <a href="http://hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2015/03/updated-holy-week-printable-links.html">Homeschool
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Holy Week Printables and Links @ <a href="http://hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2014/04/holy-week-printables-links.html">Homeschool
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<b>March 27<sup>th</sup> – Easter<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Easter Resource Megalist @ <a href="http://hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2015/04/easter-resource-megalist.html">Homeschool
Is Where the Heart Is</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08003218721292118760noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477938935853917070.post-51224184184984447432016-02-17T07:38:00.000-08:002016-03-03T07:39:29.607-08:00Bag 1 - Medicine CabinetI'm participating in 40 Bags in 40 Days again this year, which is basically my way of "spring cleaning", preparing my heart and home for Easter, and getting rid of crap in my life that distracts me from my family and time with God.<br />
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Last week my kids were sick, and my head wanted to explode when I realized half the medicines in my medicine cabinet were expired. I started to pull everything out to evaluate what I had before heading to the store. </div>
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Broken glasses and thermometer? Check. ACTUAL rusty metal blades within my children's reach for who knows how long?!?!? Check. (Seriously). Bottle of cough syrup that was not months (or years) past it's expiration date? Nope. </div>
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I re-organized the cabinet, got rid of a grocery sized bag o' crap, and saved my children from tetanus all in one go. Yay for cleaning!</div>
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08003218721292118760noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477938935853917070.post-1183109021097080622016-02-14T07:37:00.000-08:002016-03-03T07:38:10.433-08:00Heart Kolaches: Double Duty for St. Valentine and Sts. Cyril andMethodius<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had an idea to make a treat that would honor both St. Valentine, the infamous Roman martyr who performed marriages for Christians in secret, and the OTHER saints of the day, who always seem to get left behind. St. Cyril and St. Methodius were two Greek brothers who spent their life evangelizing and ministering to the Slavonic nations. Kolache is pretty popular in that area, so I decided to attempt some heart shaped versions as a double duty snack. They didn't stay in their heart shape as much as I hoped, but it still worked out pretty well! What's more, with only 2 ingredients, they are SUPER easy to make!<br />
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Frozen yeast-style dinner rolls<br />
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08003218721292118760noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477938935853917070.post-26420807775014212652016-02-11T19:22:00.000-08:002016-02-11T19:22:00.086-08:00Our Lenten Plans 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year we are trying to keep our Lenten plans as simple as possible. I tend to suffer from do-it-all-itis when it comes to liturgical living, often to the detriment of my poor family!<br />
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Years ago, I made and Advent board to help us more easily incorporate various traditions in our day to day family life. I decided to do the same thing this year. I simply purchased a trifold display board from the dollar store and used some printables to make it.<br />
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1. A list of pray, fast, give ideas and a chart of all the people to pray for each day.<br />
2. Laminated <a href="http://teamwhitaker.org/2016/02/lent-made-easy-with-kid-friendly-printables/lent-sacrifices-for-kids/" target="_blank">pray, fast, give cards</a> to write what we are doing each day.<br />
3. Our daily countdown from <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/printable-lenten-calendar-for-kids/" target="_blank">Catholic Icing</a>, laminated so that we can cross off days with a dry erase marker as we go.<br />
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Our <a href="http://ponderedinmyheart.typepad.com/pondered_in_my_heart/2007/02/merciful_cross.html" target="_blank">Cross of Mercy</a>. Each time the kids perform a work of mercy, we will tape a seed to the tree. On Easter morning, the seeds will have transformed to beautiful flowers.<br />
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Jesus Tree. During Advent, we use a Jesse Tree to read all of the Old Testament leading up to Jesus' birth. Our Jesus Tree is the same idea, except that we read all of the New Testament leading up to Jesus' resurrection. We use the plan from <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2011/03/jesus-tree-daily-readings-and-coloring.html" target="_blank">Shower of Roses</a>.<br />
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We use <a href="http://familyfeastandferia.com/2010/02/lent-for-children-a-thought-a-day/" target="_blank">Lent for Children</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Welcome-Risen-Jesus-Reflections-Families/dp/0764820745/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1455247236&sr=8-1&keywords=welcome+risen+jesus" target="_blank">Welcome Risen Jesus</a> each day. We read the short reflection, and if I am really motivated, I will use the daily rhyme in Lent for Children as copywork.<br />
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I have printed out a ton of coloring pages, worksheets, copywork, etc. and placed them in a folder for each kid. As we travel through lent, they can continue to learn and reflect on lent through the activities in the book.<br />
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We are returning to our practice of praying a decade of the rosary every night and stations of the cross on Fridays.<br />
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<b>Fast</b><br />
As a family, we are also reducing our TV consumption (other than the occasional religious movie), eating out (other than for the two birthdays we have during Lent), and putting a freeze on any frivolous spending.<br />
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<b>Give</b><br />
We will be trying to eat out of our pantry and freezer as much as possible, and donating the extra money saved at the end of Lent. The kids will also choose a few non-perishable items every time we go shopping. By the end of Lent we should have a nice big box to donate to our local food pantry. The kids are also doing this cute almsgiving activity thanks to my dear friend who prepared them for us!<br />
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<b>Pray</b><br />
I joined 2 lenten bible studies, and have made a commitment to start each morning with prayer.<br />
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I am trying my hardest to leave my phone charging most of the day and limit my social media. My goodness, we are one day in and it is already hard! I'm also doing 40 bags in 40 days again to clear my house of all the junk that keeps me from a simpler, more intentionally lived day-to-day life.<br />
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I am focusing on the Works of Mercy this year, both in and out of my family. Bearing Wrongs Patiently looks like the one I'll struggle with the most with these kiddos of mine!<br />
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What do you do during lent? Thanks for reading!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08003218721292118760noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477938935853917070.post-16462472738984706072016-02-11T06:26:00.001-08:002016-02-11T10:51:25.465-08:00Catholic Valentine Roundup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Along with St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day is one of those Catholic feast days that has been completely overwhelmed by the secular world. If you'd like to infuse a bit more of your faith into the Valentine cards your child hands out, I've got you covered! Also, don't forget to take a look at my February saint post for links on celebrating this feast day as a family.<br />
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<a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/saint-valentines-craft/" target="_blank">Catholic Icing</a> has an adorable pack free for subscribers that includes both print-and-go (all your child has to do is sign) and coloring page style (the child colors the whole card). There is also a toilet paper roll candy holder that can be given as a valentine or as a special treat for your child.</div>
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<a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2008/02/happy-saint-valentines-day.html" target="_blank"><img height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTtdXJ_qKDt2nZdYp_mjZOGWl49IgA2-RzdcCjw3n5nEiQnRqb9oDXN4OJLxy0gRCKiq1FGAoyooFrU9_enjVOA4JjpBlL9MmbszE5Vo0wMwni2-0Uh-QFTjqiQe8ZUcp3Ospo47WdN5U/s320/Love+ya.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2008/02/happy-saint-valentines-day.html" target="_blank">Waltzing Matilda</a> shared a fun idea for a valentine with a prayer card attached. This might be a nice treat to give to your kids if giving them something is one of your family traditions.</div>
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There is a cute St. Valentine matchbox candy holder at <a href="http://paperdali.blogspot.com.br/2010/02/saint-valentine-matchbox.html" target="_blank">Paper Dali</a>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2013/01/there-is-no-greater-love-printable.html" target="_blank"><img height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIOQgwO1Tjgk5e7F2OeTpx2kZ7x6vS-MFlQKR5WZgMRDW7iueBh5MnELMjm8XKO51KCYjLP0TEmiGTAXop2_xD6FPqb9u7RFBxTuRZOOIcs5hNU9dSp5Afz9f-RzanJOTbIbdamkR1k4/s320/IMG_0540.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2013/01/there-is-no-greater-love-printable.html" target="_blank">Catholic Inspired</a> has an inspiring fold up printable valentine that reminds us what true love is.</div>
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<a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/printable-religious-valentine-cards-for-kids/" target="_blank"><img alt="Free Printable Bible Verse Valentines for Kids" src="http://www.reallifeathome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Valentine_cards11.jpg" height="247" width="320" /></a></div>
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A cute set of printable bible verse valentines can be found at <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/printable-religious-valentine-cards-for-kids/" target="_blank">Real Life at Home</a>.</div>
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<a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2014/02/conversation-hearts-bible-verse.html" target="_blank">Shower of Roses</a> has a set of printable tags to attach to a box of conversation hearts.</div>
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I LOVE these sweet Mary valentine cards from <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2014/02/madonna-child-valentine-cards.html" target="_blank">Shower of Roses</a>. In fact, I may put together a set to give my Little Flowers at our meeting on the day after Valentine's Day.</div>
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Another cute from <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2014/02/bible-candy-valentines-tutorial-free.html" target="_blank">Shower of Roses</a>. (Can you tell I love her stuff?!?!)<br />
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I love any project involving the adorable Happy Saints images. This great idea comes from <a href="http://www.equippingcatholicfamilies.com/2013/02/happy-saints-valentines-for-2013.html" target="_blank">Equipping Catholic Families</a>.<br />
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<img alt="There are so many Raisins why Jesus loves you FREE Printable Valentine at Happy Home Fairy!!" height="320" src="http://i1.wp.com/happyhomefairy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/there-are-so-many-raisins-why-jesus-loves-you-free-printable-valentine-at-happy-home-fairy11.jpg?resize=640%2C960" width="213" /></div>
<a href="http://happyhomefairy.com/2015/02/10/adorable-free-printable-valentine-and-its-healthy/" target="_blank">Happy Home Fairy</a> is not a Catholic blogger, but has some great christian valentines including this relatively healthy one.<br />
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I love the idea of giving Spiritual Bouquets for Valentine's Day. Basically a spiritual bouquet is a promise to pray for someone attached to a physical bouquet. <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/spiritual-bouquet-craft-for-st-valentines-day/" target="_blank">Catholic Icing</a> has a nice roundup of examples.<br />
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How about this cute smore valentine from <a href="https://abbiegracedesigns.wordpress.com/2014/02/11/god-loves-you-smore-than-you-know-easy-adorable-and-yummy-valentines-with-free-printable-bag-topper/" target="_blank">Abbie Grace Designs</a>?</div>
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There are a ton of versions of this John 3:16 valentine, but here is a great free printable version at <a href="http://www.swtblessings.com/2014/01/john-316-valentines.html#.VrzWNfkrLIU" target="_blank">Sweet Blessings</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.catholicallyear.com/2015/02/seven-free-printable-catholic-valentines.html" target="_blank">Catholic All Year</a> has a great set of printable valentines with saint quotes that you could print at quarter size.<br />
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<img alt="Looking for a great way to share the love of Jesus this Valentine's Day? These FREE scripture valentine printables are perfect! Plus they are simple and frugal. It's exactly what you need this year!" height="320" src="http://www.notconsumed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/free-scripture-valentine-printables1.jpg" width="164" /></div>
There are 5 various printable scripture valentines at <a href="http://www.notconsumed.com/5-free-valentine-scripture-printables/" target="_blank">Not Consumed</a>, including some boy friendly ones that tend to be a little hard to find!<br />
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That's it for now! I'm sure there are a ton more out there, but I'll have to find them next year. Thanks for reading!</div>
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08003218721292118760noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477938935853917070.post-90688368738488822482016-02-08T10:36:00.000-08:002016-02-08T10:36:42.236-08:00Ultimate Family Lent Link List<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Family Mardi Gras @ <a href="https://www.osv.com/TodaysIssues/Article/TabId/599/ArtMID/13753/ArticleID/194/Mardi-Gras.aspx">Our
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Mardi Gras Beignets @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2013/02/mardi-gras-beignets.html">Catholic
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Pre-Ash Wednesday Dust Cake @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2013/01/pre-ash-wednesday-dust-cake.html">Catholic
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Pre-Lenten Treats from Around the World @ <a href="http://mentalfloss.com/article/30045/9-pre-lenten-treats-around-world">Mental
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Mardi Gras Pancakes @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/shrove-tuesday-fat-tuesday-mardi-gras-pancake-tuesday/">Catholic
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Red Beans and Rice for Mardi Gras @ <a href="http://hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2014/03/red-beans-rice.html">Homeschool
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Ash Wednesday Coloring Page @ <a href="http://paperdali.blogspot.com/2015/02/free-ash-wednesday-coloring-page-new.html?m=1">Paper
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Ash Wednesday Coloring Page @ <a href="http://store.heraldentertainment.com/index.php/downloadable-products/freebies/free-ash-wednesday-coloring-page.html">Herald
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Ash Wednesday Ash Craft @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2015/02/ash-wednesday-printable-activity-page.html">Catholic
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Ash Wednesday Beans @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2009/02/ash-wednesday-beans.html">Catholic
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Ash Wednesday Lesson Plan @ The Catholic Toolbox (<a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com.br/2010/01/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-lent.html">preK</a>,
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Ashes Art @ <a href="http://ofgreentables.blogspot.com/2012/02/ashes-ashes-we-all-fall-down.html">Of
Green Tables</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Ash Wednesday Booklet @ <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ash-Wednesday-The-Beginning-of-a-Lenten-Journey-539375">Teachers
Pay Teachers</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p>Ash Wednesday Activities @ <a href="http://eyesonheaven.net/7-ash-wednesday-activities-for-kids/" target="_blank">Eyes on Heaven</a></o:p></div>
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<b>Holy Week & Triduum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Triduum Coloring Page @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/03/what-triduum-looks-like.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Resurrection Eggs @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2012/02/get-ready-for-lent.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Holy Week Printables and Activities @ <a href="http://www.catholicallyear.com/2015/03/lent-end-begins-ideas-and-printables.html">Catholic
All Year</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Triduum Craft @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2012/04/easter-triduum-craft-spinning-paper.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Triduum Gardens @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2013/05/easter-gardens-and-triduum-displays.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Holy Week Notebooking Pages @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/holy-week-notebooking-pages/">Catholic Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Holy Week Sequencing Cards @ <a href="http://tiredneedsleep.blogspot.com/2012/02/holy-week-3-part-or-sequencing-cards.html">Tired,
Needs Sleep</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Holy Week Calendar @ <a href="http://thedomesticnotebook.blogspot.com/2010/04/finished-holy-week-calendar.html">The
Domestic Notebook</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Holy Week Banner @ <a href="http://diary-of-a-sower.blogspot.com/2009/04/make-holy-week-banner.html">The
Diary of a Sower</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Holy Week Mobile @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/40-days-of-free-lenten-printables-palm-sunday-3-d-craft/">Drawn
2B Creative</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Holy Week Minibook & Planning Calendar @ <a href="http://hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2015/03/updated-holy-week-printable-links.html?m=0">Homeschool
Is Where the Heart Is</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Holy Week Meditations @ <a href="http://www.lbrummer68739.net/easter-projects-gallery/my-holy-week-meditations/">Kids
and Glitter</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p>Triduum Bracelet @ <a href="http://www.loyolapress.com/activity-center-good-friday-intergenerational-event.htm#AC9" target="_blank">Loyola Press</a></o:p></div>
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<o:p>Holy Week Activities @ Eyes on Heaven (<a href="http://eyesonheaven.net/holy-week-activities-part-1/" target="_blank">Part 1</a> and <a href="http://eyesonheaven.net/holy-week-activities-part-2/" target="_blank">Part 2</a>)</o:p></div>
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<o:p>Holy Week Day by Day with Jesus @ <a href="http://eyesonheaven.net/holy-week-day-by-day-with-jesus/" target="_blank">Eyes on Heaven</a></o:p></div>
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<o:p>Holy Week Wood Countdown @ <a href="http://joyfulmamasplace.blogspot.com/2011/04/holy-week-for-families.html" target="_blank">Joyful Mama's Place</a></o:p></div>
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<b>Palm Sunday<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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10 Things to do with Palms @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/10-things-to-do-with-palms-from-palm-sunday/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
How to Fold a Palm Cross @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/how-to-fold-a-palm-cross-in-10-easy-steps/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Palm Sunday Craft @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/palm-sunday-craft-for-kids/">Catholic Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Holy Thursday<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Passover Coloring Page @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/passover-coloring-page/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Unleavened Bread @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/baked-unleavened-bread-with-kids/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Holy Thursday Meal @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2014/04/a-lenten-dinner-on-holy-thursday.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Holy Thursday Bible Study @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-passover-and-passion-youth-bible.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Seven Churches Visitation @ <a href="http://www.patheos.com/blogs/buildingcathedrals/2012/04/seven-churches-visitation/">Building
Cathedrals</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Agony in the Garden Craft @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2011/03/agony-in-garden-craft-diorama.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Holy Thursday Tea @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2010/04/lenten-tea-on-holy-thursday-2010.html">Shower
of Roses</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<o:p>Holy Thursday Learning Pack @ <a href="http://eyesonheaven.net/holy-thursday-activities/" target="_blank">Eyes on Heaven</a></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<o:p>Last Supper Craft @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/holy-thursday-last-supper-craft/" target="_blank">Catholic Icing</a></o:p></div>
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<b>Good Friday<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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By His Stripes Craft @ <a href="http://makemeasaint.blogspot.com/2010/02/lent-link-up.html">Lord, Make Me
a Saint</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Good Friday Watercolor Craft @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2014/04/good-friday-watercolor-art-tutorial.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Calvary Paperplate Craft @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2013/03/calvary-hill-paper-plate-craft.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Toothpick Crosses @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2013/03/toothpick-crosses-fun-easy-and-pretty.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Crown of Thorns Bread @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/crown-of-thorns-bread/">Catholic Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
Calvary Sandwiches @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/meatless-lenten-meal-for-kids/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Symbolic Lunch for Good Friday @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/story-of-the-passion-lunch-symbolic-lunch-for-good-friday/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
Hot Crossed Buns @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2012/02/hot-crossed-buns.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Good Friday Traditions @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/good-friday-traditions/">Catholic Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<o:p>Good Friday Learning Pack @ <a href="http://eyesonheaven.net/good-friday-activities/" target="_blank">Eyes on Heaven</a></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<o:p>Good Friday Nature Walk @ <a href="http://www.theunlikelyhomeschool.com/2014/04/good-friday-nature-walk-free-printable.html" target="_blank">The Unlikely Homeschool</a></o:p></div>
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<b>Holy Saturday<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Easter Story Cookies @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/how-to-make-easter-story-cookies-with-a-printable-recipe/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Paschal Candle @ <a href="http://familyfeastandferia.com/lityear/lent-and-easter/easter-vigil-preparation/">Family
in Feast and Feria</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Lent starts next week! Are you
ready? Make sure to check out my Mardi
Gras and Ash Wednesday posts to help you kick off Lent properly.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-size: large;">Preparation</span><span style="font-size: 28pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></div>
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<b>Decoration and Preparing the
Home<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Decorating for Lent @ <a href="http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2009/02/24/can-you-decorate-for-lent/">Kitchen
Stewardship</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Lenten Sacrifice Tree @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2013/02/a-sacrifice-tree-remember-to-not.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Lenten Candles @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/candles-for-lent-a-lenten-cross/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Pray, Fast, Give Alms Wreath @ <a href="http://campfiresandcleats.blogspot.com/2014/02/7-diy-lenten-crafts-books-wreaths-crown.html">Campfires
and Cleats</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p>Lent Basket or Prayer Table @ <a href="http://www.pbgrace.com/preparing-for-a-hands-on-lent/" target="_blank">Peanut Butter and Grace</a></o:p></div>
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<b>Learning Activities and
Printables</b></div>
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Lenten Crossword Puzzle @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/40-days-of-lenten-printables-crossword-puzzle/">Drawn
2B Creative</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Jesus in the Desert Coloring Page @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/40-days-lenten-printables-jesus-desert-coloring-page/">Drawn
2B Creative</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Lent Coloring Page @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/02/what-lent-looks-like.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Lent Word Cloud @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/03/lent-word-cloud.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Lent Notes Foldable @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/03/lent-notes-foldable.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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On the Road to Easter Word Search @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/lent-word-search-printable/">Real Life at
Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Lentopoly @ <a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2015/01/lentopoly-game.html">The
Catholic Toolbox</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
Lent Coloring Page @ <a href="http://ministry-to-children.com/lent-coloring-pages/">Ministry to
Children</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Pray, Fast, Give Craft @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/pray-fast-give-alms-a-lenten-craft-for-kids/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Lent Journal and Activity Book @ <a href="http://lifeofahomeschoolmom.com/2014/01/my-lenten-journey-journal-and-activity-book-for-kids/">Life
of a Homeschool Mom</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
Lent Lapbook @ <a href="http://hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2014/03/lent-lapbook.html">Homeschool
Is Where the Heart Is</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<o:p>Lent Art Appreciation @ <a href="http://eyesonheaven.net/lent-activity-interpreting-art/" target="_blank">Eyes on Heaven</a></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<o:p>Lent Coloring Pages @ <a href="http://eyesonheaven.net/lent-coloring-pages/" target="_blank">Eyes on Heaven</a></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<o:p>Mid Lent Reflections @ <a href="http://eyesonheaven.net/mid-lent-reflection-for-kids/" target="_blank">Eyes on Heaven</a></o:p></div>
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<b>Planner<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Planning for Lent @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/planning-for-lent-printables/">Real Life at
Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Lenten Prayer @ <a href="http://store.heraldentertainment.com/index.php/free-my-lenten-prayer.html">Herald
Entertainment</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
Lenten Plan Worksheet @ <a href="http://withafaithfulheart.blogspot.com/2014/03/preparing-for-lent-with-kids.html">With
a Faithful Heart</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Pray, Fast, Almsgiving Tags @ <a href="http://whitaker.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Lent-tags-for-kids.pdf">Team
Whitaker</a> (and <a href="http://whitaker.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/lent-tags-blank.pdf">blank</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
Lenten Planning Pages @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/lenten-planning-pages/">Catholic Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<o:p>Lent Planning Printables @ <a href="http://www.pbgrace.com/make-a-family-plan-for-lent/" target="_blank">Peanut Butter and Grace</a></o:p></div>
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<b>Countdowns, Calendars, Trackers,
and Planners:<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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Lenten Calendar @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/printable-lenten-calendar-for-kids/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
Lent Calendar @ <a href="http://ponderedinmyheart.typepad.com/pondered_in_my_heart/2016/02/lent-calendar-2016.html">Pondered
in My Heart</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
Lent Calendar @ <a href="http://hfclassicalacademy.blogspot.com/2011/02/approaching-lent-and-preparing.html">Holy
Family Classical Academy</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
Lenten Calendar for Children @ <a href="https://thekidsbulletin.wordpress.com/2014/03/02/lenten-calendar-for-children/">The
Kids’ Bulletin</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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40 Days of Lent Cross @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/40-days-of-lent-cross/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Lent Caterpillar Countdown @ <a href="http://thesefortydays.blogspot.com/2008/02/project-lenten-calendar.html?m=1">These
Forty Days</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
Lamb Countdown Calendar @ <a href="http://www.weelittlemiracles.com/2012/02/countdown-calendar-for-lent-free.html">Wee
Little Miracles</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
Lenten Countdown Spiral @ <a href="http://www.weelittlemiracles.com/2011/03/idea-for-your-family-this-lent.html">Wee
Little Miracles</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Pretzel Calendar @ <a href="http://www.alivinggarden.com/index.php/2013/02/lenten-preschool-friendly-activities/">A
Living Garden</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Family Lent Chart @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=1018">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
Lenten Calendar @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2014/03/lenten-calendar.html">Shower of
Roses</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p>My Lenten Chart @ <a href="http://eyesonheaven.net/motivate-your-child-during-lent-my-lenten-chart/" target="_blank">Eyes on Heaven</a></o:p></div>
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<b>Lenten Activity Ideas<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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40 Lenten Ideas for Catholic Families @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/40-lenten-activities-for-catholic-families/">Real
Life at Home</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
Outside the Box @ <a href="http://www.catholicallyear.com/2014/02/outside-box-66-things-to-give-up-or.html">Catholic
All Year</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Lent Countdown Chain @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/40-days-free-lenten-printables-lenten-countdown-chain/">Drawn
2B Creative</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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40 Days of Mercy Lent Calendar @ <a href="http://usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/lent/upload/lent-2016-calendar.pdf">USCCB</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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10 Lent and Holy Week Activities @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/10-lent-and-holy-week-activities-for-catholic-families-printable/">Real Life at Home</a></div>
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Lenten Ideas for Kids and Teens @ <a href="http://www.pbgrace.com/lent-ideas/" target="_blank">Peanut Butter and Grace</a></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-size: large;">Pray</span><span style="font-size: 28pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></div>
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<b>Pray:</b></div>
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A Chain of People Prayer List @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2012/02/our-lenten-prayer-list-chain-of-people.html?m=1">Catholic
Inspired</a></div>
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Prayer Box and Cards @ Drawn 2B Creative (<a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/40-days-of-free-lenten-printables-prayer-card-box/">Box</a>,
<a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/40-days-of-free-lenten-printables-prayer-cards/">Cards
1</a>, <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/40-days-of-free-lenten-printables-prayer-cards-set-2/">Cards
2</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Prayer Dice @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/40-days-of-free-lenten-printables-prayer-dice/">Drawn
2B Creative</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Family Prayer Jar @ <a href="http://www.weelittlemiracles.com/2012/02/family-prayer-jar-idea-for-lent.html">Wee
Little Miracles</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Prayer Jar Petition Strips @ <a href="http://catholicmom.com/2012/03/05/printable-jar-petitions-for-lent/">Catholic
Mom</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Listen to a Lenten Song List @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-sound-of-lent.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Watch a series of Lenten Videos @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2016/02/a-video-playlist-for-season-of-lent.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Lent for Children – A Thought a Day @ <a href="http://familyfeastandferia.com/2014/03/lent-flip-chart-easels/">Family in Feast and Feria</a></div>
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Jesus Tree @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/search/label/Jesus%20Tree%20Ornaments">Shower
of Roses</a> (full list w/ coloring pages <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2011/03/jesus-tree-daily-readings-and-coloring.html">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Printable Jesus Tree Ornaments @ <a href="http://stbrigidsacademy.blogspot.com/2011/03/jesus-tree.html">St. Brigid’s
Academy</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Stepping Stones Through Jesus’ Life @ <a href="http://www.equippingcatholicfamilies.com/2011/03/stepping-stones-through-jesus-life.html">Equipping
Catholic Families</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p>Litany of Humility @ <a href="http://www.catholiccompany.com/getfed/praying-through-lent-litany-of-humility/">Catholic Company</a></o:p></div>
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<b>Stations of the Cross<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Stations of the Cross Coloring Booklet @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/?s=stations+of+the+cross+booklet/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Stations of the Cross Coloring Pages @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/stations-of-the-cross-coloring-pages/">Drawn
2B Creative</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Stations of the Cross Coloring Pages @ <a href="http://www.sjtb.org/releducolor.html#stations">St. John the Baptist
Coloring Pages</a><u><span style="color: #0563c1; mso-themecolor: hyperlink;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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Stations of the Cross Coloring Pages @ <a href="http://familyfeastandferia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/9-stations-of-the-cross-coloring-pages1.pdf">Family
in Feast and Feria</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Stations of the Cross Lift the Flap Notebook Page @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2015/03/stations-of-cross-lift-flap-notebook.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Stations of the Cross Minibook of Prayers @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/40-days-of-free-lenten-printables-stations-of-the-cross-minibook-of-prayers/">Drawn
2B Creative</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Stations of the Cross for Children @ <a href="http://familyfeastandferia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/12-stations-of-the-cross-cards-color1.pdf">Family
in Feast and Feria</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Stations of the Cross Prayer Gems @ <a href="http://diary-of-a-sower.blogspot.com/2011/04/craft-project-stations-of-cross-prayer.html">Diary
of a Sower</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Stations of the Cross Eggs @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/stations-of-cross-eggs-for-catholic/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Stations of the Cross Eggs @ <a href="http://www.catholicsistas.com/2016/02/stations-of-the-cross-easter-eggs/">Catholic
Sistas</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Stations of the Cross Box @ <a href="http://www.aknottedlife.com/2013/03/stations-of-cross-box-for-kids.html">A
Knotted Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Stations of the Cross Art Project @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/03/sunset-shadow-stations-of-cross-art.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Stations of the Cross Art Appreciation @ <a href="http://4real.thenetsmith.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18708&PN=1&TPN=1">4
Real Forums</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Stations of the Cross Walk @ <a href="http://www.americancatholic.org/Messenger/mar2001/feature2.asp">St.
Anthony Messenger</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Engaging Children in Stations of the Cross @ <a href="http://catholicmom.com/2009/03/06/engaging-your-children-in-the-way-of-the-cross-devotion/">Catholic
Mom</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Sorrowful Mysteries of the
Rosary<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Sorrowful Mysteries Coloring Page @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2015/03/sorrowful-mysteries-coloring-page-all.html?spref=pi">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Sorrowful Mysteries Mini Booklet @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/40-days-of-free-lenten-printables-sorrowful-mysteries-mini-rosary-book/">Drawn
2B Creative</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-size: large;">Fast/Sacrifice</span></u></i></b></div>
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Sacrifice Dice @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/40-days-lenten-printables-dice-sacrifice/">Drawn
2B Creative</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Bury the Alleluia @ <a href="https://threesidedwheel.wordpress.com/2011/03/12/celebrating-lent-burying-alleluia/">Three
Sided Wheel</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Sacrifice Box @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/lenten-sacrifice-ideas-and-activities/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Give Up/Take Up Notebooking Page @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/02/lent-youth-group-lessons-links-and.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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40 Bags in 40 Days @ <a href="https://threesidedwheel.wordpress.com/2012/02/19/keeping-a-holy-lent-40-bags-in-40-days-printable/">Three
Sided Wheel</a> (and a great reflection on this practice @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/40-days-40-bags/">Catholic Icing</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-size: large;">Almsgiving</span></u></i></b></div>
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Almsgiving Box @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/40-days-lenten-printables-almsgiving-box/">Drawn
2B Creative</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Sacrifice Jar @ <a href="https://threesidedwheel.wordpress.com/2011/04/06/celebrating-lent-the-bean-jar/">Three
Sided Wheel</a> and <a href="http://farmishmomma.com/?p=47">Farmish Momma</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Pantry Almsgiving @ <a href="https://threesidedwheel.wordpress.com/2011/03/24/celebrating-lent-giving-alms/">Three
Sided Wheel</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Coin Cross @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/alms-giving-activity-for-children/">Catholic
Icing</a><u><span style="color: #0563c1; mso-themecolor: hyperlink;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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CRS Rice Bowl @<a href="http://www.crsricebowl.org/"> CRS</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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The Giving Jar @ <a href="http://www.pbgrace.com/the-giving-jar-a-simple-way-to-encourage-kids-to-give-generously/" target="_blank">Peanut Butter and Grace</a></div>
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Works of Mercy Cross @ <a href="http://ponderedinmyheart.typepad.com/pondered_in_my_heart/2007/02/merciful_cross.html">Pondered
in my Heart</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Stations of the Cross Works of Charity @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/03/using-stations-of-cross-as-inspiration.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Crown of Thorns @ <a href="http://www.cuf.org/2006/11/salt-dough-recipe-for-crown-of-thorns-and-other-crafts/">Catholic
United for the Faith</a> (& transformation to Easter Basket @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/lenten-crown-of-thorns-transformed-to-easter-nest/">Catholic
Icing</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lenten Prayer Chain @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2013/02/lenten-prayer-chain-countdown-plus-more.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Lenten Prayer Postcards @ <a href="https://aspritzofsis.wordpress.com/2012/02/18/lenten-postcard-prayer-project/">A
Spritz of Sis</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Pantry Meal Challenge @ Homeschool Is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Almsgiving Worksheet @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/40-day-of-free-lenten-printables-almsgiving-worksheet/">Drawn
2B Creative</a></div>
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Almsgiving Notebooking Page @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/40-days-of-lenten-printables-almsgiving-page/">Drawn
2B Creative</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Almsgiving Cross Puzzle@ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/40-days-of-free-lenten-printables-almsgiving-cross-puzzle/">Drawn
2B Creative</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p>40 Days of Prayer @ Homeschool Is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon)</o:p></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><u>Inspiration</u></i></b></span> </o:p></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink">Pope Francis’ Lenten Message @ <a href="http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/lent/documents/papa-francesco_20151004_messaggio-quaresima2016.html">Vatican</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink">Do Sundays Count?
@ </span><a href="http://teamwhitaker.org/2012/02/during-lent-sundays-count-at-our-house/">Team
Whitaker</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink">Lent: You’re Doing It Wrong @ </span><a href="http://teamwhitaker.org/2015/02/lent-youre-wrong/">Team Whitaker</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink">I Don’t Like Lent @ </span><a href="http://ponderedinmyheart.typepad.com/pondered_in_my_heart/2015/03/i-dont-like-lent.html">Pondered
in My Heart</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08003218721292118760noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477938935853917070.post-16243406314000974672016-02-02T07:58:00.000-08:002016-02-04T08:00:19.355-08:00Presentation of Our Lord Snack<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I put together a fun snack today in honor of the Presentation of Our Lord. I was inspired by <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2011/01/afternoon-tea-for-candlemas.html" target="_blank">this lovely tea</a>.<br />
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My friend shared her delicious Irish soda bread recipe with me for the feast of St. Brigid and is graciously allowing me to share it here. It is sweeter than some of the more traditional recipes, but that is how we like it! I halved the original recipe and cooked it in a round cake pan to make it more like scones (original version below).<br />
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<u><b>Irish Soda Bread</b></u><br />
2c flour<br />
3/4c sugar<br />
1 tsp baking powder<br />
1/2 tsp baking soda<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1-2 c raisins<br />
2 tsp caraway seeds<br />
1 egg<br />
1 c buttermilk (or 1T lemon juice w/ milk to equal 1c)<br />
1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted<br />
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Whisk dry ingredients together, and wet ingredients together seperately. Mix together. Dough will be sticky. Place in pan and bake at 375 for 25-30m in pie tin or baking sheet, or 45-50 in loaf pan.<br />
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<b>General February Links</b></div>
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February Activities for Catholic Families @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/february-activities-for-catholic-families-printable/">Real
Life at Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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10 More February Activities for Catholic Families @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/10-february-activities-for-catholic-families/">Real
Life at Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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February Saints and Feast Days Word Search @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/february-saints-and-feast-days-word-search-printable/">Real
Life at Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>February 1<sup>st</sup> – St.
Brigid of Ireland<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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St. Brigid was a converted pagan Irish saint in the style of St.
Patrick. She
evangelized, founded convents, and was generous to those in need. Read more about her at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-01">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Brigid @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2010/02/st-brigids-day.html">Waltzing Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Brigid @ <a href="https://saintstocolor.wordpress.com/2013/09/22/b-is-for-st-brigid/">Saints
to Color</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Brigid’s Cross @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/how-to-make-a-st-brigids-cross-with-kids/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Brigid’s Day Playdate @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/14-ideas-for-hosting-a-st-brigids-day-playdate/">Real
Life at Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>School:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Brigid Poem @ <a href="http://traininghappyhearts.blogspot.com/2010/02/happy-st.html?m=1">Training
Happy Hearts</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Brigid Story @ <a href="http://catholicsaints.info/our-island-saints-saint-bridget-of-ireland-by-amy-steedman/">Catholic
Saints</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Brigid’s Bread @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/01/st-brigids-bread.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Cultured Irish Butter @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2016/01/st-brigid-and-cultured-irish-butter.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Irish Cheese Toasties @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2015/02/irish-cheese-toasties-egg-cheese.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Brigid Vegetable Soup @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2011/02/saint-brigid-vegetable-soup.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Brigid’s Oaten Bread @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2011/01/st-brigids-oaten-bread-from-ireland.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Boxty @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2011/01/irish-potato-pancakes.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a></div>
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St. Brigid Irish Soda Bread @ <a href="http://hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2016/02/st-brigid-irish-soda-bread.html" target="_blank">Homeschool is Where the Heart Is</a><br />
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<i>Prayers:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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15 Prayers of St. Brigid @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/prayers/view.cfm?id=1097">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Litany of St. Brigid @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/prayers/view.cfm?id=1170">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>February 2<sup>nd</sup> – The
Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas)<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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This feast celebrates the presentation of the Lord in the temple 40
days after his birth. Read more about
this feast at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-02">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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The Presentation at <a href="http://raychillsworld.blogspot.com/2011/08/joyful-mysteriescoloring-pagesby.html">Ray-Chill’s
World</a></div>
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Presentation @ <a href="http://www.sjtb.org/releducolor.html#rosary">St.
John the Baptist Catholic Church</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Candle Napkin Folding @ <a href="https://skimac.wordpress.com/2009/02/">Our
Domestic Church</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Presentation Puppets @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2012/02/the-presentation-of-our-lord-easy.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Toilet Paper Roll Candles @ <a href="http://familyatthefootofthecross.blogspot.com/2011/02/feast-of-presentation.html">Family
at the Foot of the Cross</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Candlemas Crafts @ <a href="https://skimac.wordpress.com/2011/02/02/candlemas-crafts-ideas/">Our
Domestic Church</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Votive Cover @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2007/01/loveliness-of-candlemas.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a> and <a href="http://starrymantle.blogspot.com/2009/02/preparing-for-candlemas.html">Under
Her Starry Mantle</a></div>
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Candlemas Tea @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2011/01/afternoon-tea-for-candlemas.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Candle Cake @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2009/02/candle-cake-for-candlemas.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Savory Candles @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2009/01/edible-candles-for-candlemas.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Candlemas Crepes @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2009/02/candlemas-crepes.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Candlemas Cookies @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/01/light-dessert-for-feast-of-light.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Presentation of Our Lord Snack @ <a href="http://hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2016/02/presentation-of-our-lord-snack.html" target="_blank">Homeschool Is Where the Heart Is</a><br />
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Pray the 4<sup>th</sup> Joyful Mystery<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bring the year’s liturgical candles to the church for the priest to
bless.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Read Luke 2:22-35<o:p></o:p></div>
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Read St. John Paul II’s Homily @ <a href="http://w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/homilies/1998/documents/hf_jp-ii_hom_02021998_candel.html">Vatican</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Prayer for the Feast of the Purification @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/prayers/view.cfm?id=891">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>February 3<sup>rd</sup> – St.
Blaise<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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St. Blaise was a bishop and physician in Armenia and patron saint of
throat diseases and illnesses. Read more
about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-03">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Blaise @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/st-blaise-coloring-page-february-3rd/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Blaise @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2014/02/st-blaise-coloring-page.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Blaise Cookies @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/01/st-blaises-cookies.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Any of the recipes from Candlemas on Feb. 2<sup>nd</sup><o:p></o:p></div>
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Fish Bone Apple Snack @ Homeschool Is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Prayer to St. Blaise @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/prayers/view.cfm?id=1106">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>February 5<sup>th</sup> – St.
Agatha<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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St. Agatha was martyred and tortured by having her breasts removed and
being raked over coal. Read more about
her at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-05">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Agatha @ Homeschool Is Where the Heart Is (coming soon)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Fire Safety @ <a href="http://www.equippingcatholicfamilies.com/2015/02/feast-day-fun-st-agatha.html">Equipping
Catholic Families</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Agatha Rolls @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2009/02/saint-agatha-rolls.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Agatha’s Gold @ <a href="http://dawnathome.typepad.com/by_sun_and_candlelight/2007/02/primrose_day.html">By
Sun and Candlelight</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>February 6<sup>th</sup> – St.
Paul Miki and Companions<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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St. Paul Miki was a Japanese Jesuit, martyred along with 23 companions. Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-06">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Paul Miki and Companions @ <a href="http://snowflakeclockwork.blogspot.com/2013/01/st-paul-miki-and-companions-coloring.html">Snowflake
Clockwork</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Origami Cross @ Homeschool Is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Japanese Style Steak @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/recipes/view.cfm?id=1578">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>February 8<sup>th</sup> – St.
Josephine Bakhita<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A Sudanese born slave who converted to Catholicism. Read more about her at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-08">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Bakhita @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-bakhita-coloring-page-february-8th/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Josephine Bakhita @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2014/02/st-josephine-bakhita-coloring-page.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Josephine Bakhita @ <a href="http://snowflakeclockwork.blogspot.com/2013/01/st-josephine-bakhita-coloring-page-and.html">Snowflake
Clockwork</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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African Inspired Dinner @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2013/02/african-inspired-meal-for-st-josephine.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Sudanese Cinnamon Tea & Peanut Macaroons @ Homeschool Is Where the
Heart Is (Coming Soon)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Prayer:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Prayer in Honor of St. Josephine Bakhita @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/prayers/view.cfm?id=1252">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>February 9<sup>th</sup> – St.
Apollonia, Fat Tuesday<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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St. Apollonia was tortured by having her teeth pulled out and martyred
in Alexandria. Read more about her at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-09">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Page:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Apollonia @ Homeschool Is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Apollonia Teeth Snack @ <a href="http://familyatthefootofthecross.blogspot.com/2013/11/happy-all-saints-day-2013.html">Family
at the Foot of the Cross</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Fat Tuesday</b></div>
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Read more about Fat Tuesday at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-09">Catholic
Culture</a>. See my Lent 2016 post for
more info.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>February 10<sup>th</sup> – Ash
Wednesday, St. Scholastica<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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St. Scholastica was the twin of St. Benedict, and devoted her life to
God. Read more about it at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-10">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Scholastica @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-scholastica-coloring-page-february-10th/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Benedict and St. Scholastica @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/saint-benedict-scholastica-coloring-page/">Real
Life at Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Thunderstorm Art @ Homeschool Is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Thunder and Lightning @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2015/02/thunder-lightening-for-st-scholastica.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>February 11<sup>th</sup> – Our
Lady of Lourdes<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in Lourdes several times, proclaiming
that she was “The Immaculate Conception”.
Read more about this Marian apparition at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-11">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Our Lady of Lourdes @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/our-lady-of-lourdes-coloring-page-february-11th/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Immaculate Conception @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2013/10/immaculate-conception-coloring-page.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Our Lady of Lourdes @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/saint-bernadette-and-our-lady-of-lourdes/">Drawn
2B Creative</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Grotto Crafts @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2013/01/our-lady-of-lourdes-lots-of-crafts-and.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+catholicinspired+(Catholic+Inspired)&m=1">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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French Onion Rice @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2013/02/french-onion-rice.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>February 14<sup>th</sup> – St.
Cyril and Methodius, St. Valentine<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Sts. Cyril and Methodius were brothers who worked diligently to convert
the Slavonic nations. Read more about
them at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-02-14">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Sts. Cyril and Methodius @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/st-cyril-and-methodius-coloring-page-february-14th/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Pirogs @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/recipes/view.cfm?id=1172">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Pierogi @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/recipes/view.cfm?id=878">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>St. Valentine<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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St. Valentine was a Roman martyr who married many couple in secret in
direct disobedience of Emperor Claudius’ decree. Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-02-14">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Valentine @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/st-valentine-coloring-page-february-14th/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Valentine @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2014/02/st-valentine-coloring-page.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Before My Eyes @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/02/before-my-eyes-valentines-coloring-page.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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A Friend Loves @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/02/a-friend-loves-valentines-coloring-page.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Spiritual Boquet for Valentine’s Day @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/spiritual-bouquet-craft-for-st-valentines-day/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
Heart Napkin Fold @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/heart-napkin-fold-saint-valentines-day/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Love Is Minibook @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/love-minibook/">Drawn 2B Creative</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Valentine Thankful Craft @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2014/02/st-valentines-day-thankful-project.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Valentine Placemat @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/st-valentines-day-activity-page-placemat-printable/">Real
Life at Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Valentine Word Search @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/st-valentines-day-word-search-printable/">Real
Life at Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Socks of Love Service Project @ <a href="http://familyatthefootofthecross.blogspot.com/2012/01/st-valentine-socks-of-love.html">Family
at the Foot of the Cross</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Valentine Saint Game @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=289">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Catholic Valentines @ Homeschool Is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Valentine Bible Verse Candy Heart Cookies @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-valentine-candy-hearts/">Catholic
Playground</a> </div>
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<b>February 20<sup>th</sup> –
Blesseds Jacinta and Francisco Marto<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Two of the children whom Mary appeared to at Fatima. Read more about them at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-20">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i><span lang="ES-MX">Coloring Pages:<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="ES-MX">Beatos Francisco y
Jacinta Marto @ <a href="http://www.familiacristiana.org.ar/chiqui1/chiqui_02.html">Familia
Cristiana</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Our Lady of Fatima @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/our-lady-of-fatima-coloring-page/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Portuguese Meat @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2008/05/portuguese-dish-for-our-lady-of-fatima.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Quindao Dessert @ <a href="http://www.celebrationsinthecatholichome.com/2011/05/dessert-for-our-lady-of-fatima-feast.html">Celebrations
in the Catholic Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>February 22<sup>nd</sup> – The
Chair of St. Peter the Apostle<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Celebration of the papacy as instituted by Christ. Read more about this feast at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-22">Catholic
Culture</a>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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P is for St. Peter @ <a href="https://saintstocolor.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/p-is-for-st-peter/">Saints
to Color</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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The Chair of St. Peter @ <a href="http://snowflakeclockwork.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-chair-of-st-peter.html">Snowflake
Clockwork</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Edible Chairs @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2011/02/edible-chairs-for-feast-of-chair-of-st.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Golden Chair of St. Peter Fruit Salad @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2011/02/golden-chair-of-st-peter-fruit-salad.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a></div>
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Thanks for reading!</div>
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08003218721292118760noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477938935853917070.post-18241352661280405642016-01-21T09:25:00.000-08:002016-01-23T09:25:55.625-08:00Christmas 2015Despite my best intentions to make a peaceful, prayerful Advent, the month of December got away from us. I'd blame it mostly on my new little side business of making peg dolls, but realistically, that was just one of too many things on my plate. One of these years I'll get it right.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMis7yfceKVfkL5e-UhzkZ8osWypeVUthivWqGKDshZIbs3tdwXQBR4buDo56DE7dUDRI6YUGfD_XEQdox_qWwaHTezTotxV1Bp28gtDf-M5v271SvpoJ9kGPBeJuyelj9dI-a-KitYmG7/s640/blogger-image--953723760.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMis7yfceKVfkL5e-UhzkZ8osWypeVUthivWqGKDshZIbs3tdwXQBR4buDo56DE7dUDRI6YUGfD_XEQdox_qWwaHTezTotxV1Bp28gtDf-M5v271SvpoJ9kGPBeJuyelj9dI-a-KitYmG7/s400/blogger-image--953723760.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I loved making them but next time I'm starting in July!</td></tr>
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On the plus side, even though it was busy, we had a great time celebrating many of our fun family traditions and enjoying some fun group parties.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlo_XBi581tiE35au1s60pyVrdTu3z0OeFuT9wV9YlftXvI0oYpZCjqEzG8910aOJ9OvqfxjYsniTPOw75qlgHGtcTQPOHE_f9WlZ8Qooj4QUXpwkZ568BjnllGYNIAAr3oYN1lp_hhv6F/s640/blogger-image--852816907.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlo_XBi581tiE35au1s60pyVrdTu3z0OeFuT9wV9YlftXvI0oYpZCjqEzG8910aOJ9OvqfxjYsniTPOw75qlgHGtcTQPOHE_f9WlZ8Qooj4QUXpwkZ568BjnllGYNIAAr3oYN1lp_hhv6F/s400/blogger-image--852816907.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gingerbread houses, River of Lights, Making Cookies, Zoo Christmas Enrichment, Making Tamales</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-8wy9BjExE82tJObqzjtoP-3pv6JrTe7499u23u-7tiYldchUiUH6PjhcJ88OohfFwxjhidC0f0ckPR_rUlyWJWfdz3RegjAdcNxkX1AC-87Q6zLflJL6_Ty3XOVFrWU7lXqYNds-pydj/s640/blogger-image--2857432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-8wy9BjExE82tJObqzjtoP-3pv6JrTe7499u23u-7tiYldchUiUH6PjhcJ88OohfFwxjhidC0f0ckPR_rUlyWJWfdz3RegjAdcNxkX1AC-87Q6zLflJL6_Ty3XOVFrWU7lXqYNds-pydj/s400/blogger-image--2857432.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AHG Court of Awards, Little Flowers/Blue Knights Minute to Win It Christmas Party, <br />Co-op Geography/Science Fair, Gem and Mineral Club Christmas Party</td></tr>
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Of course, we added some new traditions to celebrate our precious Joaquin on his first Christmas in heaven.</div>
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Christmas Eve and Day were wonderful. We spent Christmas Day at my sister's house enjoying our time with family.</div>
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Every year we go to San Antonio for a week after Christmas to visit Phil's mom. This year, we left earlier than expected to get away from being snowed in by an incoming blizzard.</div>
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We had a lovely time once we got there, spending time with Grandma and playing with cousins. We even managed to squeeze in a date night!</div>
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We had fun with Wisemen Adventures again this year from Christmas leading up to Epiphany.</div>
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Today is the historical feast of St. Edmund Campion. While he may no longer be officially celebrated in the U.S., I am a professed Anglophile and couldn’t help adding in his feast
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St. Edmund lived during the protestant reformation in England and
served as a priest to the underground Catholic church for many years before we
was finally caught and martyred. I have
such respect for a man who risked death to bring sacraments to the faithful and
to keep the church going in such times.</div>
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I always try to make some sort of snack or dessert for feast days but
couldn’t seem to find much for St. Edmund.
Inspiration hit, and I decided to make figgy pudding, a dessert both
liturgically and seasonally appropriate.
It originates in 16<sup>th</sup> century England, so may have been
around at the time of St. Edmund. I wasn’t
too keen to try the “traditional” versions of figgy pudding that can be both
time consuming, and a bit repellent to a modern american palette. I managed to dig up a few modern
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(Figgy) Pudding Cookies @ <a href="http://theactorsdiet.com/2011/12/09/bring-us-some-figgy-pudding-cookies/">The
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Figgy Pudding Butter Cookies @ <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/2275-figgy-pudding-butter-cookies">Food 52</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Figgy Cobbler @ <a href="http://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/2015/10/30/figgy-pudding/">Can’t Stay
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Simple Traditional Figgy Pudding @ <a href="http://foodviva.com/pudding-recipes/figgy-pudding/">Food Viva</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Figgy Pudding Smoothie @ <a href="http://www.thebloomingplatter.com/vegan-beverages/vegan-figgy-pudding-smoothie">The
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Figgy Pudding Baked Oatmeal @ <a href="http://www.foodtasticmom.com/2014/11/24/quakerup-with-figgy-pudding-baked-oatmeal/#_a5y_p=2934187">Foodtastic
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The version I made is adapted from the Figgy Pudding at <a href="http://www.gourmetmomonthego.com/2011/12/figgy-pudding.html">Gourmet Mom
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<b>Kid Friendly Figgy Pudding</b></div>
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6T butter, softened, whipped<br />
3/4 c molasses<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 c buttermilk (or 3/4c milk w/ lemon juice mixed in to make 1c)<br />
1/2 tsp baking soda<br />
1 1/2 tsp baking powder<br />
1 tsp salt<br />
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon<br />
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg<br />
zest from 1 lemon<br />
2 c all purpose flour<br />
1 c dried figs, stems removed and chopped finely<br />
1/4 c dates, chopped finely<br />
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Add molasses, eggs, and buttermilk to the whipped butter, mixing well in between each addition. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Add dried fruit and mix well. Pour into your baking pan of choice and bake in a 325 degree oven until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.<br />
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My 5 ramekins took about 40 minutes. I'm assuming muffin pans would cut the time by quite a bit.<br />
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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!<br />
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I LOVE our <a href="http://www.squiltmusic.com/" target="_blank">SQUILT</a> 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 <a href="http://www.homegrownlearners.com/squilt/" target="_blank">SQUILT notebooking page</a> for each of the various dances.</div>
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Edited to add: I just discovered that SQUILT actually has a <a href="http://www.squiltmusic.com/nutcracker-unit-study/" target="_blank">Nutcracker Unit</a>! It's $6, but I really think her packs are worth it!</div>
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I feel like I am not quite as prepared for Advent as I would like to be
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light cleaning and decorating today although not as much as I had hoped. Here's what we did!<o:p></o:p></div>
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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!).<o:p></o:p></div>
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We use a magnetic Advent wreath.
It is easier for us and takes less room to store. I thought about putting together a more
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<b>Advent Reflections</b></div>
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We have and LOVE the booklet <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Welcome-Baby-Jesus-Christmas-Reflections/dp/0764819976/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448855699&sr=8-1&keywords=welcome+baby+jesus" target="_blank">Welcome Baby Jesus</a>.
It has neat reflections, prayers, and activity ideas for each day of
Advent, as well as the 12 days of Christmas.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Advent Service Chain</b></div>
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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 <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2012/12/advent-prayer-chain-and-coloring.html" target="_blank">Catholic Inspired</a>. We'll simply remove a link each day and add that day's prayer to our intentions.</div>
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<b>Advent Fun Calendar</b></div>
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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!</div>
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<b>Nativities</b></div>
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We also put up our Nativity set with an empty crib!</div>
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And of course had to set up the kid's version to play with.</div>
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How did you get ready for Advent?</div>
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Thanks for reading!</div>
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<b>General December Links<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Saints of Advent Party @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2011/12/party-like-saint.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Printable Advent Saint Ornaments @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/advent-saints-craft-printable-ornaments-for-catholic-kids/">Catholic
Icing</a> ($)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>December 1<sup>st</sup> – St.
Edmund Campion<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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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 <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-12-01">Catholic
Culture.</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Edmund Campion @<a href="http://hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2015/12/st-edmund-campion-coloring-page.html" target="_blank"> Homeschool is Where the Heart Is</a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Activities<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Edmund Campion and the 12 Days of Christmas @ <a href="http://maryellenb.typepad.com/o_night_divine/2008/12/of-partridges-and-st-edmund-campion.html">O
Night Divine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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English and Welsh Martyr Painting @ <a href="http://archbishopterry.blogspot.com/2011/12/edmund-campion-and-english-martyrs.html">The
Journey of a Bishop</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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English Eggs and Bacon @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/recipes/view.cfm?id=52">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Tea Scones @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/recipes/view.cfm?id=1436&repos=3&subrepos=4&searchid=1578921">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Figgy Pudding @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Prayers<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Campion Prayer @ <a href="http://www.dpcdsb.org/CAMPI/Our+Faith/Campion+Prayer/">St. Edmund Campion
Secondary School</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>December 3<sup>rd</sup> – St. Francis
Xavier<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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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 <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-12-03">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Francis Xavier @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/a-saint-francis-xavier-coloring-page/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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X is for St. Francis Xavier @ <a href="https://saintstocolor.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/x-is-for-st-francis-xavier/">Saints
to Color</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Francis Origami Ornament @ <a href="http://maryellenb.typepad.com/o_night_divine/2008/12/st-francis-xavier-ornaments.html">O
Night Divine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Cardboard Box Boat @ <a href="http://thekennedyadventures.com/celebrating-st-francis-xavier-advent-saints/#_a5y_p=4618524">The
Kennedy Adventures</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Francis Tempura @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/12/tempura-for-feast-of-st-francis-xavier.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Francis Xavier Fortune Cookies @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2014/12/st-francis-xavier-fortune-cookies.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Novena Prayer to St. Francis Xavier @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/prayers/view.cfm?id=1218">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Litany of St. Frances Xavier @ <a href="http://www.catholictradition.org/Litanies/litany57.htm">Catholic
Traditions</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>December 4<sup>th</sup> – St. John
Damascene<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Greek Father and Doctor of the Church who defended the use of icons and
religious imagery. Read more about him
at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-12-04">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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St. John Damascene @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-john-damascene-coloring/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Study Sacred Art @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=961">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>St. Barbara<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Roman virgin who became Christian against her father’s wishes and for
which she was martyred. Read more about
her at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-12-04">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Barbara @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/st-barbara/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Saint Barbara Tower @ <a href="http://sevenlittleaustralians.com/feast-of-st-barbara/">Seven Little
Australians</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Building Ginerbread Houses @ <a href="http://maryellenb.typepad.com/o_night_divine/2014/12/happy-feast-of-saint-barbara.html">O
Night Divine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>December 6<sup>th</sup> – St. Nicholas<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Famous generous bishop on whom the idea of Santa Claus is based. Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-12-06">Catholic
Culture</a>. Also make sure to check out
the <a href="http://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/home/">St. Nicholas Center</a>
– they have anything you could ever wish to find to celebrate this feast!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Nicholas @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-nicholas-coloring-page-december-6th/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Nicholas @ <a href="http://paperdali.blogspot.com/2014/12/saint-nicholas-free-coloring-page-and.html">Paper
Dali</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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N is for St. Nicholas @ <a href="https://saintstocolor.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/n-is-for-st-nicholas/">Saints
to Color</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Nicholas @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/free-saint-nicholas-coloring-page/">Drawn
2B Creative</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Celebrating the Feast of St. Nicholas @ <a href="http://twoosplusmore.blogspot.com/2013/12/celebrating-feast-of-st-nicholas.html">Two
O’s + More</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Candy Cane Holder @ <a href="https://skimac.wordpress.com/2008/12/03/candy-cane-holder-for-st-nicholas-day/">Our
Domestic Church</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Nicholas 24 Piece Puzzle @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-nicholas-24-piece-puzzle/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Nicholas Perler Bead Pattern @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-nicholas-craft-project/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Nicholas Party @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2012/12/st-nicholas-party-hats-decorations.html">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Nicholas Chocolate Pops @ <a href="http://through-my-is.blogspot.com/2010/12/st-nicholas-day.html">Through
My I’s</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Nicholas Cocoa Mix @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2009/11/saint-nicholas-cocoa-mix.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Speculatius @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2009/12/speculatius-german-spice-cookies.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Nicholas Purse Cookies @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/12/saint-nicholas-purse-cookies.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Nutter Butter St. Nicholas Cookies @ <a href="http://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/nutter-butter/">St. Nicholas Center</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Nicholas Strawberries @ <a href="http://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/desserts-other/#strawberries">St.
Nicholas Center</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Nicholas Chocolates @ <a href="https://threesidedwheel.wordpress.com/2010/12/18/celebrating-the-feast-of-st-nicholas/">Three
Sided Wheel</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Nicholas Apple Miters @ <a href="http://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/apple-miters/">St. Nicholas Center</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Nicholas Blessing of Candy Canes @ <a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2012/11/saint-nicholas-day-blessing-of-candy.html">The
Catholic Toolbox</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>December 7<sup>th</sup> – St.
Ambrose<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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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 <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-12-07">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Ambrose @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/st-ambrose/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Activities<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Decorating the Christ Candle @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2007/12/creating-our-christ-candle.html">Shower
of Roses</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Honey Trail Mix @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/12/honey-trail-mix.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Beehive Buns @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2011/12/beehive-buns-for-st-ambrose.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>December 8<sup>th</sup> –
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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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 <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-12-08">Catholic
Cuisine</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Immaculate Conception @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/explain-immaculate-conception-to-kids/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Immaculate Conception @ <a href="http://catholickingdom.com/Marketplace/Games%20and%20Activities/Coloring/Coloring.html">Catholic
Kingdom (#9)</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Immaculate Conception @ <a href="http://paperdali.blogspot.com/2011/12/immaculate-conception-coloring-page.html">Paper
Dali</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>December 9<sup>th</sup> – St.
Juan Diego<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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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 <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-12-09">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Juan Diego & Tilma @ <a href="http://paperdali.blogspot.com/2009/10/blessed-juan-diego.html">Paper Dali</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Activities<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Juan Diego Tilma @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2012/12/juan-diegos-paper-tilma-for-kids.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Martins Day Croissants @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2008/11/martinshornchecn-st-martins-day.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Martins Horseshoes @ <a href="http://mommyerin.blogspot.com/2009/11/martinmas-memorial-of-st-martin-of.html?m=1">Growing
with my Girls</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Cinnamon Toast St. Martin Snack @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2013/11/cinnamon-toast-st-martin-snacks.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>December 12<sup>th</sup> – Our
Lady of Guadalupe<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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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 <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-12-12">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Our Lady of Guadalupe @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/our-lady-of-guadalupe_coloring/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Our Lady of Guadalupe @ <a href="http://paperdali.blogspot.com/2009/10/blessed-juan-diego.html">Paper Dali</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Activities<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Perler Bead Pattern @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/our-lady-of-guadalupe-perler-bead/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Mexican Flower Craft @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2012/12/our-lady-of-guadalupe-mexican-flower_9.html?m=1">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Craft @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/our-lady-of-guadalupe-activity-sheet/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Idea Printable @ <a href="http://eyesonheaven.net/celebrating-our-lady-of-guadalupe-downloadable-resources/">Eyes
on Heaven</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Champurrado @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2011/12/champurrado-por-nuestra-dulce-madre.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Tea @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2009/12/tea-in-honor-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe.html">Shower
of Roses</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>December 13<sup>th</sup> – St.
Lucy<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Early virgin martyr killed for being a Christian. Read more about her at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-12-13">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Lucy @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2013/12/st-lucy-coloring-page.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Lucy of Syracuse & Santa Lucia and Starboy @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2009/12/coloring-page-reminders.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Saint Lucia @ <a href="http://paperdali.blogspot.com/2009/09/download-black-and-white-pdf-of-saint.html">Paper
Dali</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Lucy @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/st-lucy/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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L is for St. Lucy @ <a href="https://saintstocolor.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/l-is-for-st-lucy/">Saints
to Color</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Activities<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Lucy Wreath @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2012/11/easy-advent-wreath-for-kids-st-lucys.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Lucia Paper Dolls @ <a href="http://www.thebleudoor.com/1972decbetsy.htm">Betsy McCall Paper Dolls</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Lucia Bringer of Light Paper Doll @ <a href="http://lilyandthistle.blogspot.com/2013_12_01_archive.html">Lily &
Thistle</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Lucia, Saint of Light Free Audiobook @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2010/12/lucia-saint-of-light-free-audio-book.html">Shower
of Roses</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Easy St. Lucy bread with Canned Dough @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/celebrating-st-lucys-feast-day-for/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>School<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Scissors Practice for St. Lucia @ <a href="http://www.makinglearningfun.com/themepages/StLuciaScissorPractice.htm">Making
Learning Fun</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Lower Elementary Morning Work @ <a href="http://www.teachersnotebook.com/product/dawndelz/santa-lucia-morning-work-freebie">Teacher’s
Notebook</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>December 14<sup>th</sup> – St.
John of the Cross<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Spanish Carmelite, mystic, and Doctor of the Church. Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-12-14">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. John of the Cross @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-john-of-the-cross-coloring/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. John the Evangelist @ <a href="http://www.coloringbook4kids.com/2012/10/saint-john-evangelist-coloring-pages.html">Coloring
Book 4 Kids</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Activities<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Advent Poem by St. John of the Cross @ <a href="http://raisinglittlesaints.blogspot.com/2011/12/advent-poem-by-st-john-of-cross.html">Raising
and Teaching Little Saints</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Wine Blessing @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2013/12/on-feast-of-st-john_28.html">Shower
of Roses</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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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.
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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 <a href="http://joyfilledfamily.com/2012/12/making-a-list.html">Joy Filled Family</a>. This printable calendar from <a href="http://familyfeastandferia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Advent-calendar-2015.pdf">Family
Feast and Feria</a> is also a great way to keep track of feast days.<o:p></o:p></div>
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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!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Advent Wreath<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>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 <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=954">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Advent Wreath Art with Removable Flames @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2014/12/advent-wreath-art-project-with.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Paper Advent Wreath @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2012/11/easy-advent-wreath-for-kids-st-lucys.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Printable Advent Wreath w/ Words on Candles @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/11/kids-advent-wreath-free-printables.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Last Minute Super Cheap Non Drip Daily Use Advent Wreath @ <a href="http://www.catholicallyear.com/2014/12/my-zion-and-bryce-canyon-vacation.html#c8287994541959643011">Catholic
All Year</a> (Very bottom of post)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kid Friendly Washi Tape Advent Wreath @ <a href="http://www.happylittlehomemaker.com/2014/11/kid-friendly-washi-tape-advent-wreath/">Happy
Little Homemaker</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Perler Bead Advent Wreath @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/perler-bead-advent-wreath-project/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Salvation History with the Advent Wreath @ <a href="http://familyfeastandferia.com/2008/11/salvation-history-with-the-advent-wreath/">Familly
Feast and Feria</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Suspended Advent Wreath @ <a href="http://familyfeastandferia.com/2009/12/decorating-for-advent/">Family
Feast and Feria</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Advent Wreath Ceremony and Prayers Printable @ <a href="http://familyfeastandferia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Advent-Wreath-Prayers-New-Roman-Missal-Translation.pdf">Family
Feast and Feria</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Advent Wreath Coloring Page @ <a href="http://www.orgsites.com/md/church-crafts-and-activities/AdventWreathcoloringsheet.PDF">The
Catholic Toolbox</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Pipe Cleaner Advent Wreath @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/advent-wreath-craft-for-catholic-kids/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Advent Wreath Mini Book @ <a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/11/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-advent.html">The
Catholic Toolbox</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Advent Wreath Nail Art @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/advent-nail-art-manicure/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Jesse Tree<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>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 @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=956">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Online Jesse Tree @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/overviews/seasons/advent/jesse_tree.cfm">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Printable Jesse Tree Ornaments to Color @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2015/11/printable-jesse-tree-ornaments-free-and.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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30 Jesse Tree Ornaments to Print and Color @ <a href="http://www.dosmallthingswithlove.com/2015/10/jesse-tree-ornaments-to-print-and-color.html">Do
Small Things with Love</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Magnetic Jesse Tree @ <a href="http://hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2014/11/magnetic-jesse-tree-using-read-aloud.html?m=1">Homeschool
Is Where the Heart Is</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Catholic Jesse Tree Coins @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/12/st-nicholas-chocolate-coins.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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A Jesse Tea for Advent @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2009/12/jesse-tea-for-advent.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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A Jesse Tree Printable Calendar Tree @ <a href="http://paperdali.blogspot.com/2015/11/easy-peasy-jesse-tree-activity-for-just.html">Paper
Dali</a> ($)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jesse Tree Unit Study @ <a href="http://harringtonharmonies.com/2013/11/jesse-tree-ornaments.html">Harrington
Harmonies</a> (Note – starts Dec. 1 – not Nov. 29)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Advent Countdowns<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>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.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Advent Countdown and Prayer Chains @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2012/12/advent-prayer-chain-and-coloring.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Mary and Joseph Countdown @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2011/11/advent-count-down-and-art-activity.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Advent Prayer Ring @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2012/12/advent-prayer-ring.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Service Advent Chain @ <a href="http://www.hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2013/12/service-advent-chain.html">Homeschool
is Where the Heart Is</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Bible Verse Advent Chain @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/paper-chain-advent-calendar/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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My Little Advent Reflection Cards @ <a href="http://familyfeastandferia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Advent-cards-2015.pdf">Family
Feast and Feria</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Advent Calendar Coloring Page @ <a href="http://audreyeclectic.blogspot.com/2015/11/new-printable-24-day-advent-calendar.html">Audrey
Eclectic Folk Art</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>O Antiphons<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>The O Antiphons are an old
tradition from Dec. 17<sup>th</sup>-24<sup>th</sup>, 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 <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=954">Catholic
Culture.</a><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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O Antiphon Snacks @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/12/o-antiphons-incorporating-old-monastic.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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O Antiphon Ideas @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/o-antiphon-ideas-for-catholic-families-an-advent-tradition/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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O Antiphon Coloring Pages @ <a href="http://michelequigley.com/o-antiphons/">Michelle Quiqley</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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O Come Emmanuel Hymn Printout @ <a href="http://familyfeastandferia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/O-Come-Emmanuel.pdf">Family
Feast and Feria</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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O Antiphons Ornament Printable @ <a href="http://life-love-sacred-art.blogspot.com/2013/12/o-antiphons-ornament-printout.html?m=0">Life,
Love, and Sacred Art</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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O Antiphon House @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=957">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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O Come O Come Emmanuel Coloring Page @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/o-come-o-come-emmanuel-coloring-page/">Real
Life at Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Preparing the Manger<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>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 <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=955">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Good Deeds and Sacrifices for Baby Jesus @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/good-deeds-and-sacrifices-for-baby-jesus-make-an-empty-manger/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Preparing Our Hearts @ <a href="http://www.gsheller.com/2011/12/preparing-our-hearts.html">Small Things</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Straw for the Manger Poem Printable @<a href="http://smallfineprint.com/straw-for-the-manger/"> Small Fine Print</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Popsicle Stick Manger @ <a href="http://craftout.com/2008/02/08/baby-crib.html">Craft Out</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Manger Printable @ <a href="http://www.sundayschoolkids.com/activity-christmas/1-c-3d-manger-instru.htm">Sunday
School Kids</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Baby Jesus in the Manger @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2011/12/our-favorite-advent-christmas-epiphany.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Christkindl<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>A “secret Santa” style tradition
in which instead of buying gifts, you choose a family member for whom to do
kind deeds.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Advent Buddies @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/family-activity-ideas-for-advent/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Christkindl Prayer Chart @ <a href="http://joyfilledfamily.com/2012/12/christkindl-prayer-gift-exchange-for-a-friend.html">Joy
Filled Family</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Christkindl Prayer Cards @ <a href="http://catholicmemories.blogspot.com/2013/12/christkindl-tradition.html">Memories
of a Catholic Wife and Mother</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Secret Jesus @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2014/12/secret-jesus-activity-secretly-share.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>St. Andrew Christmas Novena<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>This novena begins on the Feast
of St. Andrew (Nov. 30) and is repeated 15 times each day until Christmas.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Andrew Christmas Novena Prayer Card @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/novena-to-saint-andrew/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Andrew Christmas Novena Printable @ <o:p></o:p></div>
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Christmas Novena Chaplet @ <a href="http://joyfilledfamily.com/2012/12/christmas-novena-chaplet.html">Joy
Filled Family</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Misc.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Advent Tree @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2012/12/advent-tree-simple-idea.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Advent Music and Video Playlist @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/11/almost-advent.html">Look
to Him and be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Magnetic Advent Devotions @ <a href="http://hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2014/11/magnetic-advent-devotions.html?m=1">Homeschool
is Where the Heart Is</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Liturgical New Year’s Eve @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2014/11/liturgical-new-years-eve-celebration.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Advent Learning<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>These great links provide ways to
teach your children (and yourself!) a bit more about the Advent season.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Printable Advent Pack @ <a href="http://raisinglittlesaints.blogspot.com/2011/11/celebrating-liturgical-year-with_25.html">Raising
and Teaching Little Saints</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Pre-K Advent Lesson @ <a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2009/11/lesson-plan-pre-k-k-advent.html">The
Catholic Toolbox</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Advent Activity Pack @ <a href="http://www.life-love-sacred-art.blogspot.com/2015/10/2015-free-advent-activity-collection.html?m=1">Life,
Love, and Sacred Art</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Seeking Our Savior Old Testament Scavenger Hunt @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2012/11/seeking-our-savior.html">Look
to Him and be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Advent Jeopardy Game @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2012/12/what-isadvent-jeopardy.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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What Advent Looks Like Coloring Page @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2015/11/what-advent-looks-like.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a data-pin-board-width="400" data-pin-do="embedBoard" data-pin-scale-height="200" data-pin-scale-width="80" href="https://www.pinterest.com/andrealw/catholic-kids-advent/"> Follow Andrea's board Catholic Kids: Advent on Pinterest.</a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script> Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08003218721292118760noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477938935853917070.post-77019417931682387742015-11-03T17:55:00.001-08:002015-11-03T17:58:17.718-08:00All Saints Day Party 2015We had another great All Saints Day party this year using many of the resources from my <a href="http://hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2015/10/the-ultimate-all-saints-day-link-up.html" target="_blank">link list</a>. 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 <a href="http://www.happysaints.com/" target="_blank">Happy Saints</a>. I have purchased several of his e-books and can't recommend them highly enough!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>St. Francis Church Building</b><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">St. Francis heard Jesus telling him: “Go, build my church”. Try your hand at building a church!</span></td><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;"><br /></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Saint Peg Dolls</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>St. Cecilia's Musical Chairs</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Pin the Bowtie on St. Dominic Savio</b><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Dominic was a holy and pious child with a great sense of style! Try to pin his bowtie back on!</span></td><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>St. Michael Defeat the Devil Target and Bowling</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>St. Patrick Snake Toss</b><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Legend has it that St. Patrick drove all the snakes from Ireland. Get rid of the snakes by tossing them through the hoop!</span></td><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Disciple's Fishing Hole</b><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Many of the disciples were fishermen by trade. Throw your line in and try to catch a bag of fish!</span></td><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>St. Nicholas Coin Toss</b><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">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!</span></td><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Crown Mary Ring Toss</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>St. Isidore Pumpkin Bowling</b><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">St. Isidore was a holy farmer. Try bowling with this pumpkin, which came from a farm!</span></td><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td></tr>
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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!<br />
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Thanks for reading!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08003218721292118760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477938935853917070.post-63358346468590724362015-11-02T08:24:00.003-08:002015-11-02T08:25:43.021-08:00November Saints and Feast Days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>November 1<sup>st</sup> – All
Saints Day</b><br />
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Today we celebrate the Church Triumphant – all the souls that have
entered the glory of heaven. Read more
at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-01">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ultimate All Saints Day Party Link List @ <a href="http://hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2015/10/the-ultimate-all-saints-day-link-up.html" target="_blank">Homeschool Is Where the HeartIs</a></div>
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<b>November 2<sup>nd</sup> – All
Souls Day<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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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 <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-02">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rest in Peace – Praying for the Dead @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2014/10/finding-truth-in-halloween-repost.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Gertrude’s Prayer (#42) @ <a href="http://catholickingdom.com/Marketplace/Games%20and%20Activities/Coloring/Coloring.html">Catholic
Kingdom</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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All Souls Day Family Prayer Candle @ <a href="http://familyatthefootofthecross.blogspot.com/2012/10/all-souls-family-prayer-candle.html">Family
at the Foot of the Cross</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Purgatory Box @ <a href="https://catholicpilgrimagesites.wordpress.com/2012/10/29/create-a-purgatory-box-to-pray-for-the-holy-souls-in-purgatory-for-all-souls-day-and-throughout-the-year/">Catholic
Pilgrimage Sites</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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All Souls Prayer Printable @ <a href="http://starrymantle.blogspot.com/2009/11/remembering-holy-souls-in-november.html">Under
Her Starry Mantle</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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All Souls Prayer Candle Display @ <a href="http://prayingforgrace.blogspot.com/2011/11/43-4452.html">Praying for
Grace</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Ora Pro Nobis Prayer Candy Boxes @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2014/11/ora-pro-nobis-candy-boxes.html">Shower
of Roses</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Eggs in Purgatory @ Homeschool Is Where the Heart Is (Coming soon!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Soul Cakes @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2011/10/soul-cakes-original-halloween-treat.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Little Litany of the Holy Souls @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/prayers/view.cfm?id=906">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Traditional Prayer for the Dead @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/prayers/view.cfm?id=172">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>November 3<sup>rd</sup> – St.
Martin de Porres, St. Hubert<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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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.<o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Martin de Porres @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-martin-de-porres-coloring-page-november-3rd/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Celebrating the Feast of St. Martin @ <a href="http://twoosplusmore.blogspot.com/2014/10/celebrating-feast-of-st-martin-de-porres.html?m=1">Two
O’s Plus More</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Martin Obstacle Course @ <a href="http://traininghappyhearts.blogspot.com/2014/11/celebrate-st-martin-de-porres-feast-day.html">Training
Happy Hearts</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Martin Potato Mice @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2008/11/st-martins-mice.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Prayer to St. Martin @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/prayers/view.cfm?id=907">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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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 <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-03">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Hubert @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>November 4<sup>th</sup> – St.
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Italian cardinal with a great care for the poor. Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-04">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Charles Borromeo @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-charles-borromeo-coloring-page-november-4th/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Cardinal Sundaes @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2011/11/cardinal-sundaes.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Eggs St. Charles @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/recipes/view.cfm?id=1368">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>November 5<sup>th</sup> – St.
Elizabeth & St. Zachary<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Parents of John the Baptist.
Read more about them at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-05">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Sts. Elizabeth and Zechariah w/ baby John the Baptist @ <a href="http://www.supercoloring.com/sites/default/files/styles/coloring_full/public/cif/2013/10/1-zechariah-elizabeth-and-baby-john-the-baptist-coloring-page.jpg">Super
Coloring</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Zechariah and Elizabeth @ <a href="http://www.childrenstory.info/coloring-pages/bible-coloring-pages/zechariah-and-elizabeth/3/">Children
Story</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Color by Number @ <a href="http://mychildrenscurriculum.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/elizabeth-and-zechariah.html?m=1">My
Children’s Curriculum</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Activities<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Crafts for Zechariah and Elizabeth @ <a href="http://biblecraftsandactivities.com/crafts-for-zechariah-and-elizabeth/">Bible
Crafts and Activities</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Elizabeth’s Scones @ <a href="http://in-endless-song.blogspot.com/2014/11/st-elizabeth-scones-liturgical-living.html">In
Endless Song</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Prayers<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Canticle of Zachary @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/prayers/view.cfm?id=1139">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>November 9<sup>th</sup> –
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The “home” church of the pope and the oldest church in Rome. Read more about it at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-09">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Lateran Basilica @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>November 10<sup>th</sup> – St.
Leo the Great<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Pope and Doctor of the Church.
He fought for church unity and persuaded Atilla the Hun to leave Rome. Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-10">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Pope St. Leo the Great @ <a href="http://www.citywifecountrylife.com/2011/11/some-saints-of-november-coloring-pages.html?m=1">City
Wife Country Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>November 11<sup>th</sup> – St.
Martin of Tours<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Roman soldier who famously split his own cloak in half in order to
bring comfort to a homeless man. Read
more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-11">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Martin of Tours @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2013/10/st-martin-of-tours-coloring-page.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Martin of Tours (#74) @ <a href="http://catholickingdom.com/Marketplace/Games%20and%20Activities/Coloring/Coloring.html">Catholic
Kingdom</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<i>Activities<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Martin Lantern Crafts and Games @ <a href="https://skimac.wordpress.com/2010/11/10/st-martin-feast-day-crafts-activities/">Our
Domestic Church</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Donate a Coat to St. Martin @ <a href="http://www.catholicallyear.com/2014/11/what-everyone-should-do-for-feast-of-st.html">Catholic
All Year</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<i>Food<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Martins Day Croissants @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2008/11/martinshornchecn-st-martins-day.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Martins Horseshoes @ <a href="http://mommyerin.blogspot.com/2009/11/martinmas-memorial-of-st-martin-of.html?m=1">Growing
with my Girls</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Cinnamon Toast St. Martin Snack @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2013/11/cinnamon-toast-st-martin-snacks.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>November 12<sup>th</sup> – St.
Josaphat<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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An eastern rite bishop who was martyred for trying to bring the
Orthodox Church into communion with Rome.
Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-12">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Josaphat @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>November 13<sup>th</sup> – St.
Frances Xavier Cabrini<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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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 <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-13">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Frances Xavier Cabrini @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2013/10/st-frances-cabrini-coloring-page.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<i>Activities<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Mini Stone Sacred Heart Craft @ <a href="https://skimac.wordpress.com/2010/11/11/st-frances-cabrini-the-sacred-heart/">Our
Domestic Church</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<i>Food<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Chicken Lombardi @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/11/italian-fare-for-feast-of-mother.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>November 16<sup>th</sup> – St.
Margaret of Scotland<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Pious and charitable Queen of Scotland.
Read more about her at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-16">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Margaret of Scotland @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2013/10/st-margaret-of-scotland-coloring-page.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<i>Food<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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A Scottish Feast @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2009/11/scottish-feast-to-celebrate-st-margaret.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Scottish Shortbread @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/11/scottish-shortbread.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>St. Gertrude</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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German mystic with a devotion to the Sacred Heart. Read more about her at <a href="file:///C:/Users/dreal_000/Documents/FlashDrive/Drea%20-%20Keep/Homeschool/Religion/Liturgical%20Year%20by%20Month/,%20St.%20Gertrude">Catholic Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Gertrude’s Prayer (#42) @ <a href="http://catholickingdom.com/Marketplace/Games%20and%20Activities/Coloring/Coloring.html">Catholic
Kingdom</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Prayers<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Grace After Meals Prayer @ <a href="http://www.catholicallyear.com/2014/07/free-printable-prayers-for-your.html">Catholic
All Year</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>November 17<sup>th</sup> – St.
Elizabeth of Hungary<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Queen who cared heavily for the poor.
Read more about her at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-17">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2013/10/st-elisabeth-of-hungary-coloring-page.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary Paper Doll @ <a href="http://paperdali.blogspot.com/2011/11/happy-saint-elizabeth-of-hungary-day.html">Paper
Dali</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary @ <a href="http://www.coloringsaints.org/?p=215">Coloring Saints</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<i>Food<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Hungarian Cinnamon Bread @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/11/hungarian-cinnamon-bread.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<i>Educational<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary Printable Packet @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/st-elizabeth-of-hungary-printables-and-worksheet-packet/">Real
Life at Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>November 18<sup>th</sup> –
Dedication of the Churches of Sts. Peter and Paul<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Two great Roman basilicas located on the sites of the martyrdoms of the
two great saints. Read more about them
at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-18">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Sts. Peter and Paul @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/saints-peter-and-paul-coloring-page/">Drawn
2B Creative</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>St. Rose Philippine Duchesne</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Rose Philippine Duchesne was a French nun who became an American
missionary, founding schools for girls across Missouri. Read more about her at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-18">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<i>Activities<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Coloring Mini Book @ <a href="http://sofie.org/files/pages/attachments/SaintRosePhilippineDuchesne-Booklet.pdf">Network
of Sacred Heart Schools</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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The Friend of Little Americans Coloring Mini Book @ <a href="http://sofie.org/files/pages/attachments/TheFriendofLittleAmericans-RPD.pdf">Network
of Sacred Heart Schools</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Word Puzzles @ <a href="http://sofie.org/resources/founding-mothers/rose-philippine-duchesne">Network
of Sacred Heart Schools</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Learn more about St. Rose Philippine Duchesne @ <a href="http://sofie.org/resources/founding-mothers/rose-philippine-duchesne">Network
of Sacred Heart Schools</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<i>Food<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
Rose Roll Ups @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2009/09/rose-cupcakes.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Penne Rose @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/10/penne-rose.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>November 21<sup>st</sup> –
Presentation of Mary<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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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 <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-21">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Entrance of the Theotokos Eastern Icon @ <a href="http://www.orthodoxeducation.blogspot.com/2009/04/icon-coloring-book.html">Orthodox
Education</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>November 22<sup>nd</sup> – St.
Cecilia<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Early Roman martyr who converted many souls upon her death bed. Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-11-22">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Cecilia @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-cecilia-coloring-page-november-22nd/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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C is for St. Cecilia @ <a href="https://saintstocolor.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/c-is-for-st-cecilia/">Saints
to Color</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>November 23<sup>rd</sup> – St.
Clement<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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One of the first popes and friend of St. Paul. Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-23">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<i>Food<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
Chocolate Sea-Salt Clementines @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2014/11/st-clements-sweets-chocolate-sea-salt.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Easy Clementine Snack @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2014/11/st-clement-snack-clementine-themed.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Bl. Miguel Pro</b><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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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 <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-23">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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M is for Blessed Miguel Pro @ <a href="https://saintstocolor.wordpress.com/2015/10/28/m-is-for-bl-miguel-pro/">Saints
to Color</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Blessed Miguel Pro Paper Doll @ <a href="http://paperdali.blogspot.com/2011/11/viva-cristo-rey-celebrating-blessed.html">Paper
Dali</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<i>Food<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Cocol @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2012/11/blessed-miguel-pro-cocol-sweetbread.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>November 24<sup>th</sup> – St.
Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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One of 117 religious and lay Vietnamese martyred by the government
between 1820 and 1862. Read more about them
at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-24">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Andrew Dung-Lac @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>November 25<sup>th</sup> – St.
Catherine of Alexandria<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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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 <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-25">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Catherine of Alexandria (#59) @ <a href="http://catholickingdom.com/Marketplace/Games%20and%20Activities/Coloring/Coloring.html">Catholic
Kingdom</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Catherine of Alexandria Wheel Pasta @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2008/11/saint-catherine-of-alexandria.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Catherine of Alexandria Pizza Wheel @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2014/11/st-catherine-of-alexandria-pizza-wheel.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Catherine Pasta Wheels and Cheese @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2012/11/st-catherines-pasta-wheels-and-cheese.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>November 30<sup>th</sup> – St.
Andrew<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Brother of Peter and one of the first disciples of Jesus. Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-30">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring Pages<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Andrew the Apostle @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-andrew-the-apostle-coloring-page-november-30th/">Catholic
Playground</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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A is for St. Andrew @ <a href="https://saintstocolor.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/a-is-for-st-andrew-2/">Saints
to Color</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Andrew Fishing Snack @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/11/fishers-of-men-celebrating-st-andrew.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Scottish Shortbread @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/11/scottish-shortbread.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Prayers<o:p></o:p></i></div>
St. Andrew Novena Printable @ <a href="http://raisinglittlesaints.blogspot.com/p/free-printables.html">Raising
& Teaching Little Saints</a><br />
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Do you have a case of helium hand? You know, where your hand floats all the way up on it's own volition when someone asks for a volunteer. Well, if your helium hand volunteered you for heading up an All Saints Day party this year, don't worry, I've got you covered!<br />
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<b>Carnival Style Games<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Saint Guessing Jars @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2013/10/all-saints-guessing-jars.html">Shower of Roses</a></div>
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Pin the…. Games @ <a href="http://starrymantle.blogspot.com/2009/10/pin-game-for-all-saints-party.html">Under
Her Starry Mantle</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Canonize the Saint Ring Toss @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/all-saints-day-party-games/">Catholic Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Crown Mary Ringtoss @ <a href="http://hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2014/11/all-saints-day-party.html">Homeschool
is Where the Heart Is</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Pin the Halo on the Archangel @ <a href="http://hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2014/11/all-saints-day-party.html">Homeschool
is Where the Heart is</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Therese Shower of Roses @ <a href="http://blairandsteven.blogspot.com/2006/10/welcome-to-all-saints-day-party.html">Blair’s
Blessings</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Fishing with St. Peter @ <a href="http://justlikemary.blogspot.com/2011/10/all-saints-day-party.html">Just
Like Mary</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Find the Keys for St. Peter @ <a href="http://catholicmemories.blogspot.com/2009/10/all-saints-party-games.html">Memories
of a Catholic Wife and Mother</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. James and St. John Fishing Hole @ <a href="http://www.aknottedlife.com/2013/11/all-saints-halloween-party.html?spref=fb">A
Knotted Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Jesus and Peter Walk on Water Gutter Race @ <a href="http://www.aknottedlife.com/2013/11/all-saints-halloween-party.html?spref=fb">A
Knotted Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Kateri Archery Game @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2011/11/bl-kateri-tekakwitha-bow-and-arrow-game.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Feed My Sheep Game @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2010/11/feed-my-sheep-game.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Satan Bowling @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2010/11/satan-bowling.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Saint Francis of Assisi Animal Toss @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-francis-of-assisi-animal-toss/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Saints and Objects Matching Game @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saints-and-objects-matching-game/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Group Games<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Saint Puzzle Race @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/10/all-saints-day-party-games-saintly.html">Shower
of Roses</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Saint Bingo @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2011/10/all-saints-bingo-30-card-printable.html">Shower
of Roses</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Martha’s Cake Walk @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2010/11/st-marthas-cake-walk.html">Shower
of Roses</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Cecilia’s Musical Chairs @ <a href="http://hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2014/11/all-saints-day-party.html">Homeschool
Is Where the Heart Is</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. George and the Dragon Pinata @ <a href="http://justlikemary.blogspot.com/2011/10/all-saints-day-party.html">Just
Like Mary</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Practice the Virtues Like the Saints Race @ <a href="http://catholicmemories.blogspot.com/2009/10/all-saints-party-games.html">Memories
of a Catholic Wife and Mother</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p> </o:p>Scavenger Hunt and Clue Cards @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/10/all-saints-scavenger-hunt-printable.html">Shower of Roses</a></div>
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All Saints Day Scavenger Hunt @ <a href="http://www.betterthaneden.com/2012/10/the-all-saints-day-scavenger-hunt.html">Better Than Eden</a></div>
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Patron Saint Matching Relay @ <a href="http://starrymantle.blogspot.com/2009/10/patron-saint-match-relay-all-saints.html">Under
Her Starry Mantle</a></div>
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Saints and Symbols Relay @ <a href="http://starrymantle.blogspot.com/2009/10/saints-and-symbols-relay-all-saints.html">Under
Her Starry Mantle</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Saintly Scattergories @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2011/11/feast-of-all-saints.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Saint Scavenger Hunt @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2011/10/all-saints-games.html">Waltzing Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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All Saints Day 20 Questions @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saints-edition-20-questions/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Table Games and Activities<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Guess Who Saint Version @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2011/02/guess-who-patron-saints-edition.html">Shower
of Roses</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Finding Truth in Halloween Coloring Book @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2013/10/finding-truth-in-halloween.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Catholic I Spy Pages @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2012/05/catholic-i-spy-fun-for-all-ages.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Beatitude Modern Saints Game (Old Maid) @ <a href="http://looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com/2012/06/beatitudes-modern-saints.html">Look
to Him and Be Radiant</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Decorations<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Using Coloring Pages as Décor @ <a href="http://starrymantle.blogspot.com/2009/10/all-saints-party-decorations.html">Under
Her Starry Mantle</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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All Saints Day Banner @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2013/01/all-saints-day-banner-tutorial.html">Shower
of Roses</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Heavenly Entryway @ <a href="http://justlikemary.blogspot.com/2011/10/all-saints-day-party.html">Just
Like Mary</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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All Saints Day Party Printables @ <a href="http://eyesonheaven.net/all-saints-day-party-printables/">Eyes on Heaven</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Food<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Happy Saints Cupcake Toppers @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/easy-cupcakes-for-all-saints-day-party/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Party Food Ideas and Labels @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/easy-party-food-ideas-for-all-saints/">Catholic
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St. Martha’s Bakery Cookie Decorating @ <a href="http://justlikemary.blogspot.com/2011/10/all-saints-day-party.html">Just
Like Mary</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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All Saints Day Party Food Ideas @ <a href="http://www.aknottedlife.com/2013/11/all-saints-halloween-party.html?spref=fb">A
Knotted Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Crafts<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Saints in Heaven Craft @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/catholic-saint-craft-for-kids/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Joseph Wooden Cross Craft @ <a href="http://hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2013/11/all-saints-day.html">Homeschool
is Where the Heart Is</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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All Saints Day Craft Bucket @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/craft-all-saints-day-treat-bucket/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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All Saints Day/Halloween Paper Dolls @ <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/251881057/a-catholic-halloween-paper-doll-playset?ref=shop_home_feat_1">Paper
Dali</a> (Etsy) ($)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Heavenly Crown Craft @ <a href="http://www.betterthaneden.com/2012/11/costumes-games-and-feasting-on-all.html">Better
Than Eden</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Paint a Saint Pumpkin Painting @ <a href="http://www.betterthaneden.com/2012/11/costumes-games-and-feasting-on-all.html">Better
Than Eden</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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All Saints Day Coloring Page @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saints-coloring-page-november-1st/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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All Saints Day Magnets @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saints-day-magnet/">Catholic Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Saint Coloring Pages @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saints-coloring-pages/">Catholic
Playground</a>, <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/p/coloring-pages-month.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a>, <a href="https://saintstocolor.wordpress.com/">Saints to Color</a>,
<a href="http://www.coloringsaints.org/?page_id=5">Coloring Saints</a>, <a href="http://paperdali.blogspot.com/p/freebies.html">Paper Dali</a>, <o:p></o:p></div>
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Saint Activity Book @ <a href="http://eyesonheaven.net/free-saints-activity-book-for-kids/">Eyes on
Heaven</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Tot and Preschool Fun<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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ABC Toilet Paper Roll Saints @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/abc-saints/">Catholic Icing</a> ($)<o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Isadore Produce Sort @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2010/11/st-isadore-produce-sorting.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Saint Lacing Cards @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-lacing-cards/">Catholic Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Costumes<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Tween/Teen Saint Tshirts @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2012/10/saints-shirts.html">Waltzing Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Costume Ideas for Girls @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/all-saints-day-costume-ideas-for-girls/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Costume Ideas for Boys @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/all-saints-day-costume-ideas-for-boys/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Girl Costume Ideas @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/search/label/All%20Saints%20Day%20Girl%20Costumes">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Boy Costume Ideas @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/search/label/All%20Saints%20Day%20Boy%20Costumes">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Over 150 All Saints Day Costumes @ <a href="http://www.catholicallyear.com/2014/11/over-150-all-saints-day-costumes-for.html">Catholic
All Year</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Misc.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Saint Parade and Litany @ <a href="http://www.aknottedlife.com/2013/11/all-saints-halloween-party.html?spref=fb">A
Knotted Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Canned Food Admission @ <a href="http://justlikemary.blogspot.com/2011/10/all-saints-day-party.html">Just
Like Mary</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Thanks for reading!</div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Month of October<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">October
Activities for Catholic Families @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/october-activities-for-catholic-families-printable/">Real
Life at Home</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">October
Saints and Feast Days Word Search @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/october-saints-word-search/">Real Life at
Home</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">October
Book Lists @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2014/10/feasts-seasons-our-october-book-basket.html">Shower
of Roses</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">October
Copywork @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">October
is the also the month of the Rosary.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Coloring Pages:<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Rosary
Coloring Book @ <a href="http://www.teacherhouse.org/index.php/storiesaprops/view_document/288-free-my-rosary-prayer-book-ba003">Teacher
House</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Activities:<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Rosary
Holder @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/rosary-holder/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Rosary
Prayer Sheets @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2013/02/rosary-prayer-sheets-great-for-kids-and.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Rosary
Pumpkin Centerpiece @ <a href="http://familyatthefootofthecross.blogspot.com/2012/10/month-of-holy-rosarya-centerpiece.html?showComment=1350093768098">Family
at the Foot of the Cross</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>October 1<sup>st</sup> – St. Therese of Lisieux<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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St. Therese was a cloistered
Carmelite nun, raised by an incredibly holy family, who died from consumption
at a very young age. Her hallmark was
doing her daily tasks humbly and with great love. She is a doctor of the church. Read more about her at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-01">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Therese of Lisieux @ <a href="http://www.citywifecountrylife.com/2010/10/saints-of-october-printouts.html">City
Wife, Country Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Therese w/ sister & in
habit (2) @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-therese-lisieux-coloring-page-october-2nd/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Therese (3) @ <a href="http://thelittleways.com/coloring-pages">Little Ways</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Therese as a Child and In a
Habit (2) @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2008/09/st-therese-coloring-pages.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Therese Paper Doll @ <a href="http://paperdali.blogspot.com/2009/10/saint-therese-of-lisieux.html">Paper
Dali</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Therese Stationary @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-therese-lisieux-stationery-october-2nd/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Therese of Lisieux Activity Page
@ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-therese-of-lisieux-activity-page-october-1st/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Therese Manicure @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saints-manicures/">Catholic Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Therese Sacrifice Beads @ <a href="http://thelittleways.com/how-to-make-sacrifice-beads">Little Ways</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Activity Sheets @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2011/10/printable-activity-sheets-in-honor-of.html">Shower
of Roses</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Paper Flowers @ <a href="http://familyatthefootofthecross.blogspot.com/2013/10/st-therese-liturgical-ideas-to-share.html">Family
at the Foot of the Cross</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Therese of Lisieux Worksheets @ <a href="http://www.sadlierreligion.com/webelieve/saints.cfm?id=46">Sadlier</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Easy Mini Eclairs @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2008/09/easy-mini-clairs.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Fruit Roll-up Roses @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2009/09/rose-cupcakes.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Rose Garden Tea Sandwiches @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2011/10/heavenly-rose-garden-tea-sandwiches.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Fiore Rose @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2011/09/fiori-rose.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Apple Roses @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2013/10/heavenly-garden-apple-rose-pastries.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Rose Cupcakes @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/rose-cupcakes-for-st-therese/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Paid
Resources:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Therese of Lisieux Puzzle
Blocks @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-therese-of-lisieux-puzzle-blocks/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Therese Paper Dolls @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/paper-dolls/">Catholic Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Therese Printable and Worksheet
Packet @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/saint-therese-printables-and-worksheet-packet/">Real
Life at Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>October 2<sup>nd</sup> – Guardian Angels<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Guardian Angels are personal
spirits assigned to protect and guide human beings. Read more about them at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-02">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Guardian Angel @ <a href="http://www.drawn2bcreative.com/guardian-angel-coloring-page/">Drawn 2B
Creative</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Guardian Angel @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2008/09/guardian-angel-coloring-page.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Guardian Angel @ <a href="http://www.sjtb.org/releducolor.html">St. John the Baptist</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Activities<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Guardian Angels Copywork and
Bookmark @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2013/09/guardian-angels-printable-page-for-kids.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Read Angel in the Waters (free if
you don’t own) @ <a href="http://reginadoman.com/CP_book_previews/AITW-hardcover-2014-online/index.html">Regina
Doman</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Guardian Angel Crafts @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/guardian-angel-feast-day/">Catholic Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Guardian Angel Draw/Write/Pray @ <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Guardian-Angels-Freebie-1469520">Teachers
Pay Teachers</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Angel Kisses @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2014/10/angel-kisses-for-feast-of-guardian.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Pumpkin Angel Food Cupcakes @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2014/10/pumpkin-angel-food-cupcakes-autumn.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>October 4<sup>th</sup> – St. Francis de Assisi<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Founder of the Franciscans and
great lover of nature. He created the
modern nativity scene and received the stigmata of Jesus. Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-10-04">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Francis Coloring Page @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2008/09/st-francis-coloring-page.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Francis @ <a href="http://www.citywifecountrylife.com/2010/10/saints-of-october-printouts.html">City
Wife, Country Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Francis and Animals @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-francis-assisi-coloring-page-october-4th/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Francis of Assisi @ <a href="http://www.sjtb.org/releducolor.html">St. John the Baptist</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Francis Playdate @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/10-ideas-for-celebrating-st-francis-of-assisi-with-young-ones/">Real
Life at Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Francis Journal/Writing @ <a href="http://www.sadlierreligion.com/webelieve/saints.cfm?id=76">Sadlier</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Francis Crafts @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/st-francis-of-assisi-crafts-for/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Francis Lesson Ideas @ <a href="http://www.ocp.org/articles/880">OCP</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Francis Book Suggestions @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2013/10/celebrating-saints-st-francis-of-assisi.html">Shower
of Roses</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Francis Notebooking Page @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2013/10/st-francis-notebooking-page-peace.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Francis of Assisi Craft @ <a href="http://www.catholicinspired.com/2013/03/st-francis-of-assisi-craft-plus-few.html">Catholic
Inspired</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Francis of Assisi Crossword @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/saint-francis-of-assisi-crossword-printable/">Real
Life at Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Francis Playdate @ <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2009/06/in-honor-of-st-francis-of-assisi.html">Shower
of Roses</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Tonsure Cake @ <a href="http://starrymantle.blogspot.com.br/2009/10/pop-on-over-to-catholic-cuisine-where-i.html">Under
Her Starry Mantle</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Wolf Paw Cookies @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/10/another-variation-of-wolf-paw-cookies.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Wolf’s Teeth Cookies @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2014/10/dents-de-loup-wolfs-teeth-cookies.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Francis Pot Pie Soup @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2014/10/pot-pie-soup-for-st-francis.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
San Francisco Pork Chops @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2012/10/san-francisco-pork-chops.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Francis Friendly Beasts Crunch
@ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/10/st-francis-friendly-beasts-crunch.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Paid
Resources:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Francis Printables and
Worksheet Packet @ <a href="http://www.reallifeathome.com/st-francis-of-assisi-printables-and-worksheet-packet/">Real
Life at Home</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<b>October 5<sup>th</sup> – St. Faustina Kowalska<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Polish nun who instituted the
devotion to the Divine Mercy after Jesus appeared to her. Read more about her at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-05">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Faustina @ <a href="http://www.citywifecountrylife.com/2010/10/saints-of-october-printouts.html">City
Wife, Country Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Divine Mercy Links @ <a href="http://hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com/2015/04/divine-mercy-novena-links.html">Homeschool
is Where the Heart Is</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Rays of Mercy Fruit Platter @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2011/04/rays-of-mercy-fruit-platter.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Divine Mercy Pancakes @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/04/divine-mercy-pancakes.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Faustina Soup @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2013/10/st-faustinas-soup.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<b>October 6<sup>th</sup>: St. Bruno<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Founder of the Carthusian order and
personal counselor to Pope Urban II. Read
more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-06">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring
Pages</i>:<o:p></o:p></div>
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St. Bruno @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2013/10/st-bruno-coloring-page.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>October 6<sup>th</sup>: Bl. Marie Rose Durocher<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Canadian nun who founded the
Sisters of the Holy Name of Jesus and Mary.
Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-06">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Bl. Marie Rose Durocher @ <a href="http://www.citywifecountrylife.com/2010/10/saints-of-october-printouts.html">City
Wife, Country Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>October 7<sup>th</sup>: Our Lady of the Rosary<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A feast instituted by Pope Pius V
after the naval victory of Christendom over the Turks at the Battle of
Lepanto. Read more at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-07">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Our Lady of the Rosary @ <a href="http://www.citywifecountrylife.com/2010/10/saints-of-october-printouts.html">City
Wife, Country Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Our Lady of the Rosary @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2013/10/our-lady-of-rosary-coloring-page.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Our Lady of the Rosary w/ St.
Catherine and St. Dominic @ <a href="http://www.sjtb.org/releducolor.html">St.
John the Baptist</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Cupcake Rosary @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2008/10/cupcake-rosary.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Edible Rosary @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/edible-rosary/">Catholic Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>October 9<sup>th</sup>: Bl. John Henry Cardinal Newman<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Anglican pastor who converted to
Catholicism and eventually became a cardinal.
Read more at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-09">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Bl. John Henry Cardinal Newman @ <a href="http://www.citywifecountrylife.com/2010/10/saints-of-october-printouts.html">City
Wife, Country Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>October 11<sup>th</sup>: St. John XXIII<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Italian Pope who convened the 2<sup>nd</sup>
Vatican Council. His primary role as a
shepherd led him to focus on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-10-11">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Pope Saint John XXIII @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/pope-saint-john-xxiii-coloring-page/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. John XXIII Worksheets @ <a href="http://www.sadlierreligion.com/webelieve/saints.cfm?id=50">Sadlier</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>October 15<sup>th</sup>: St. Teresa of Avila<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Spanish Carmelite mystic and doctor
of the church. Read more about her at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-15">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Teresa of Avila @ <a href="http://www.citywifecountrylife.com/2010/10/saints-of-october-printouts.html">City
Wife, Country Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Teresa of Avila @ <a href="http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-teresa-avila-coloring-page-october-15th/">Catholic
Playground</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Teresa of Avila Icon @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2013/10/st-teresa-of-avila-coloring-page.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Teresa of Avila @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2013/10/new-st-teresa-of-avila-coloring-page.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Teresa of Avila Worksheets @ <a href="http://www.sadlierreligion.com/webelieve/saints.cfm?id=65">Sadlier</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Pan de Santa Teresa @ <span lang="ES-MX"><a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2008/10/pan-de-santa-teresa-st-teresas-bread.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span lang="ES-MX">Sopa de Ajo Castellana @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2008/10/sopa-de-ajo-castellana.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span lang="ES-MX">Yemas de Santa Teresa @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2014/10/yemas-de-santa-teresa-st-teresas-egg.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>October 16<sup>th</sup>: St. Gerard Majella<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Redemptorist also known as The
Wonderworker. Had a great care for the
sick and women in childbirth. Read more
about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-16">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Gerard Majella @ <a href="http://www.citywifecountrylife.com/2010/10/saints-of-october-printouts.html">City
Wife, Country Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Printable Saint Gerard Notecard @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/printable-st-gerard-note-cards/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>October 16<sup>th</sup>: St. Margaret Mary Alacoque<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Visitation nun who had a great love
of the Blessed Sacrament and helped develop the devotional habit of the holy
hour. Read more about her at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-16">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Margaret Mary Alacoque @ <a href="http://www.citywifecountrylife.com/2010/10/saints-of-october-printouts.html">City
Wife, Country Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Margaret Mary @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2013/10/st-margaret-mary-coloring-page.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Sacred Heart Cream Cheese &
Chips @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2008/05/appetizer-for-solemnity-of-sacred-heart.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Sacred Heart Strawberry Cupcakes @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/06/o-sacred-heart-how-sweet-are-thee.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>October 17<sup>th</sup>: St. Ignatius of Antioch<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Early bishop who was martyred by
being thrown to the lions in Rome. Read
more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-17">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Ignatius of Antioch @ <a href="http://www.citywifecountrylife.com/2010/10/saints-of-october-printouts.html">City
Wife, Country Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>October 18<sup>th</sup>: St. Luke<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Author of the third gospel and
traveling companion to St. Paul. He was
also an artist and was said to have painted many portraits of the Virgin
Mary. Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-10-18">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Luke the Evangelist @ <a href="http://www.citywifecountrylife.com/2010/10/saints-of-october-printouts.html">City
Wife, Country Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Luke @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2013/10/st-luke-coloring-page.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Luke’s Artist Palette Cookies @
<a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2014/10/st-lukes-artist-palette-cookies.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<b>October 19<sup>th</sup>: Sts. Isaac Jogues, John de Brebeuf and
Companions<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Group of Jesuit priests martyred at
the hands of Canadian Native Americans.
Read more about them at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-19">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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The North American Martyrs @ <a href="http://www.citywifecountrylife.com/2010/10/saints-of-october-printouts.html">City
Wife, Country Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Indian Pudding @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/recipes/view.cfm?id=132">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<b>October 20<sup>th</sup>: St. Paul of the Cross<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Founded the congregation of the
Passionists devoted to the care of the poor and the sick. Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-20">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Passionist Cupcakes @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/recipes/view.cfm?id=1616">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>October 22<sup>nd</sup>: St. John Paul II<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Beloved and prolific 20<sup>th</sup>
century pope from Poland. Read more about
him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-22">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Pope John Paul II @ <a href="http://cultureoflifestudies.com/puzzles-and-coloring-pages/">Culture of
Life Studies</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
John Paul II @ <a href="http://www.saint-faustina.com/kids/coloring/papa.php">St. Faustina</a> <o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Activities:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
John Paul II Mitre Craft @ <a href="http://www.catholicicing.com/pope-john-paul-ii-mitre-craft-for-catholic-kids/">Catholic
Icing</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Pierogi @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2008/05/pope-john-paul-ii-feast.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Papal Cream Cake @ <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2011/04/kremowka-papieska-papal-cream-cake.html">Catholic
Cuisine</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<b>October 23<sup>rd</sup>: St. John of Capistrano<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Italian priest, crusader, and
reformer of heretics. Read more about
him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-23">Catholic
Culture</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. John of Capistrano @ <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2013/10/st-john-of-capistrano-coloring-page.html">Waltzing
Matilda</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<b>October 24<sup>th</sup>: St. Anthony Claret<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Founder of the Claretians,
confessor to the Spanish queen, and Archbishop of Cuba for a time. Read more about him at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-24">Catholic
Culture</a><b>.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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St. Anthony Marie Claret @ <a href="http://www.citywifecountrylife.com/2010/10/saints-of-october-printouts.html">City
Wife, Country Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Food:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Cuban Beans and Rice @ <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/recipes/view.cfm?id=1617">Catholic
Culture</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>October 28<sup>th</sup>: Sts. Simon and Jude<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Apostles and martyrs. Read more about them at <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-28">Catholic
Culture</a>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i>Coloring
Pages:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Jude Thaddeus @ <a href="http://www.citywifecountrylife.com/2010/10/saints-of-october-printouts.html">City
Wife, Country Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
St. Simon the Zealot @ <a href="http://www.citywifecountrylife.com/2010/10/saints-of-october-printouts.html">City
Wife, Country Life</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08003218721292118760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477938935853917070.post-74959443647979689422015-09-02T17:23:00.002-07:002015-09-02T17:23:46.986-07:00Simple Black Bean Cilantro BurgersSo here's the thing. We've gone VEGAN here in Chez Watje. Well mostly. It's kind of complicated, but that's an explanation for another post. The main thing to know here is that we've been looking for simple vegan meals that don't break the bank, don't take 3 hours to cook, aren't spicy, and don't feature vegetables prominently due to the boys in the house and their veggie-hating gag reflexes. In case you were wondering, that "simple" criteria rules out pretty much every vegan meal featured on Pinterest...<br />
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In desperation, and lack of groceries, I decided to make some black bean burgers using some leftovers ingredients from other meals this week. The verdict? Quick, easy to make, and nobody gagged. In this house we call that a win! Even though this doesn't have the texture or taste of a regular burger (or even a store bought veggie burger!) this will have a permanent spot on our dinner rotation! Even if your family hasn't taken the crazy train to vegan town, this is a great healthy meal that even the carnivores will <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(might)</span> enjoy. </div>
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1/2c onion</div>
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1/4c corn</div>
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1/8c cilantro<br />
1 can black beans, drained</div>
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1/4c salsa, mild</div>
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3/4c bread crumbs</div>
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1 tsp garlic salt</div>
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2 tsp lime juice</div>
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Add onion, corn, and cilantro to a food processor and chop to desired texture. Add black beans and repeat. Add mixture and remaining ingredients to a bowl and combine. Form patties, remembering that these will not shrink like meat patties. Cook 5 minutes each side and enjoy!<br />
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