Are your kids ready for Lent? Kick things off right by celebrating Shrove Tuesday and observing Ash Wednesday. Here are nine things to do, and resources to go with them.
8 simple ways to celebrate St. Valentine’s day with your kids
Today, most people celebrate St. Valentine’s day by exchanging tokens of love—cards, candy, flowers and the like. But the holiday began as a saint’s feast day, which means its original purpose was to celebrate Christian love and devotion to Christ—in the case of St. Valentine, love even in the face of death. Online you’ll find eight simple ways to remember, reflect and celebrate the feast of Saint Valentine.
Celebrate Christ the King with your kids (and a few superheroes)
The Church year ends with a bang on the Feast of Christ the King. Here’s some background on the solemnity, some talking points for your kids, and a fun activity that asks: What if we celebrated the Feast of Christ the Superhero?
Celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption with kids
On the Feast of the Assumption, we celebrate not only the special dignity of the Blessed Mother, but also the dignity of our own bodies. Here’s a kid-friendly explanation, and some activity ideas.
Celebrating the Feast of the Transfiguration
Celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration with your kids! Find a short explainer, a kid-friendly version of the story, and some simple celebration ideas.