Free Printable Jesse Tree Coloring, Ornaments and Activities

  'A root shall spring up from the stump of Jesse's lineage'. This Bible passage foretells the birth of the Messiah. During Advent, symbols are hung on the Jesse Tree to represent the story of Jesus. For free printable Jesse Tree devotional activities, I've listed internet links. Advent is the season of preparation for Christmas in the Church liturgical year. Catholics and many protestants observe and celebrate Advent in churches and homes, using the Advent Wreath and candles, an Advent Calendar and also the Jesse Tree.  read more

Lenten Church, Religious Education or Family Devotional Craft

One of the symbols of the Church is the image of a family gathered at table for a meal. We partake of the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity or Our Lord as He instructed us. The whole family can relate to the elements of a family meal. From the food to the dishes, vessels and even the tablecloth. We use different table linens to reflect the different seasons in our life. In the summer, we might have a light cloth with images of sun and water and fun. In spring, our table will reflect plants, growing, flowers, etc. At Christmas, the red and green decorates our table. When the table is set, we know that good things will come and we will be nourished.

So many years ago, I decided to make a Lenten tablecloth to focus our thoughts upon the Passion of Christ. It was a family activity that we all could share in and have a part. You can make on just as easily with your family, classroom or religious education class. Read more at Lenten Church, Religious Education or Family Devotional Craft

Stations of the Cross- Prayer Garden

What better place to pray, meditate and draw near to Our Lord and his Blessed mother than in a garden? Why not create this lovely devotional prayer garden patterned around the Stations of the Cross? Design easy, inexpensive patio blocks and plant flowers around them. You will have a place of serenity, joy, peace and reverence. Perfect for lent, Easter or any time. What a beautiful place to sip your morning tea and say good morning to the Lord! Read more For floral gardening ideas to add to your prayer garden, read more

Lent/ Easter Jelly Bean Craft and Devotional Activity

Lent and Easter craft using jelly beans. Devotional object lesson craft. Great way to use leftover jelly beans at Easter time. Inexpensive, educational, green craft. Great learning activity! Read more

Stations of the Cross Art Forms

Stations of the Cross Art Projects using different art media: Clay, watercolors, pastels, carving, mosaics. Perfect green craft for the Lenten and Easter season. Read more

Stations of the Cross- Green DIY Devotional Craft

Here's an easy, interactive lent lesson plan that combines instruction in the Catholic faith with some green recycling activities. Design dioramas from recycled materials around the house. Make a set of dioramas featuring scenes from the Stations of the Cross. Arrange around your yard for an outdoor Via Dolerosa grotto. These make a beautiful devotional garden. Perfect for Catholic school, homeschool or CCD project. Read more

Resurrection Eggs: Lenten Devotional Easter Egg Activity

You've seen those plastic refillable Easter eggs? Well, how about reusing them for a green devotional craft for lent? Using scripture verses and items to represent the gospel story of the stations of the cross, you can help your family or classroom prepare for Easter. Holy Week is the high point of the Catholic and Orthodox liturgical calendar. Make Holy Week come alive for children with this educational and spiritual family craft. Easy, diy, cheap, recycled holy week activity.Read more

Lent Ash Wednesday Craft- Tablecloth

Ash Wednesday signals the beginning of lent. Lent is the penitential period in Christianity which takes us up to Easter Vigil. We practice prayer, fasting and sacrifice. We pray the sorrowful mysteries of the rosary and the stations of the cross. We try to follow Our Lord in His sufferings. Here's a craft for Ash Wednesday and Lent. Create a special family tablecloth or altar cloth for your church. Read more

Ash Wednesday Craft Project

Ash Wednesday approaches for Christians. In 2009, Ash Wednesday falls later in the year than usual, on February 25 (my dad's birthday- Happy Birthday, Dad!) Easter falls on April 12. Here's a great craft to bring us into spiritual focus for Ash Wednesday and the lenten season. Make a cross candle holder to commemorate the seven weeks of lent. It's like an advent wreath for lent! Use the trunk from your Christmas to connect Christmas and Easter. Children will process the tie-in between Easter and Christmas much better with this craft. (I should have posted this earlier when we still had our Christmas trees; sorry!) At any rate, read on

Free Printable Advent Calendars

Free Printable Advent Calendars Advent is the four week liturgical season preceding the feast of Christmas. Children enjoy counting down to Christmas with advent calendars. Here are several links with free printable Advent calendars to color, cut and paste. View more »

Make an Advent Wreath: History and Crafts

Advent Wreath Devotional: History, How-tos and Traditions Description of Advent Wreath practices, meaning, history and prayers.Easy, green, diy Advent Wreaths. Make with kids! View more »

Christmas and Advent Craft- Countdown Chain

Paper Chain Christmas Countdown Craft Easy craft for all ages to help eager children anticipate the Christmas holiday. Use simply as a countdown or extend to include service, works of mercy or secret santa. View more »

Green Christmas and Advent Craft- Jesse Tree

Jesse Tree Advent Devotional Craft History, tradition, devotional use of the Jesse Tree to trace the lineage of Our Lord and prepare for his coming. Craft project instructions.
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