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21 Holy Week Activities for Catholic Kids

Lis Luwia March 5, 2020

Holy Week is such a beautiful time to draw closer to Jesus in preparation for His death and resurrection. However, it’s sometimes difficult for kids to grasp the concepts of what is happening during the week and when. That’s why I’ve complied a list of Holy Week activities for your Catholic kids, to help them with hands-on understanding!

Here are Holy Week activities to celebrate with the whole family!

Activities for all of Lent & lockdown:

Catholic Kid Activities for Lent
101 Kid Activities for When they’re Bored
Read the Daily Readings

Before Holy Week:

On Friday before Palm Sunday: Start the Our Lady of Sorrows Novena with my Meditative Prayer Journal for Holy Week (use code 50off for a 50% off discount and print out a copy for everyone in your family. Walk with Our Lady of Sorrows together this Holy Week!) Spring 2020 deal

Palm Sunday

Print out these free Catholic art bookmarks to walk through the week with you
Make these awesome Palm Sunday folded branches
Make this Jesus and donkey paper doll for Palm Sunday
Fold your palms branches into the shape of a cross (some churches are still leaving them in the church for you to pick up, even if your city is on lockdown!)

Maundy Thursday

Create an egg carton Holy Thursday Last Supper craft
Make a chalice and bread for Holy Thursday
Go to Mass in the evening to celebrate the Institution of the Eucharist (If you’re unable to attend Mass, watch it online)
Build a Lego Last Supper

Good Friday

Paint your own crucifix
Recreate Calvary Hill with this easy printable
Create stepping stones as a visual of Jesus’ walk to the crucifix
Say the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Say the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary
Hold a crucifix and contemplate Christ on the cross
Do Stations of the Cross from home

Good Saturday

Color the Sorrowful Mysteries
Make a Jesus peg doll with the 5 wounds of Christ
Talk about what it means that Jesus “descended into hell” (Psst! He is claiming the good souls who had died before Him to bring them to Heaven)
Imagine what the world would be like without Jesus in it

Easter Sunday

Make this easy “He is Risen” craft where Jesus peek-a-boo’s out of the tomb
Make an Easter Resurrection garden
Bake Resurrection Rolls
Read the a picture book on Jesus’ resurrection
Say “Alleluia!”
Sing joyful songs and dance with your kids!

Find Holy Week Meal ideas from Catholic Cuisine here!

Easter Basket Gift Ideas:
Gifts Made by Nuns & Monks
Easter Basket Fillers for Kids

I’d also like to recommend my brand new children’s book: Sam the Guardian Angel. It’s perfect for this time in our life (as an Easter basket gift too)! There’s a two-page spread that talks about what to do if you can’t receive the Eucharist, which is speaking to many of us right now. It talks about how to pray the Spiritual Communion prayer and why. I hope this book blesses many families! You can find it at Tan.

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Post updated 3/27/20

Holy Week Classical Catholic Art Bookmarks

Lis Luwia March 3, 2020

Holy Week is a beautiful time for Christians preparing for Jesus’ Passion, Crucifixion, and Resurrection. To keep your focus on the holiness of the week, here are Holy Week Classical Catholic Art Bookmarks for you to print for free.

Be sure you can print in color because the images are vibrant. These images are perfect for homeschoolers, Sunday School, and small gifts for your kids on Palm Sunday. It will help you/ your kids to remember the important points of the week and keep striving for those good things, while learning about important artwork from the masters!

Lenten Catholic quote by Pope Gregory the Great

In addition to featuring artwork from Giotto, Leonardo Da Vinci, Diego Velazquez, Fra Angelico, and Giovanni Bellini, the bookmarks have a quote on the back written by Pope Gregory the Great, perfect for memorizing, copywork, and to reflect on throughout the week.

Below are the images used on the bookmark. Be sure to print the artwork on one side and the quote on the other side. If possible, laminate these so they can last longer!

Just click the images below to download!

Holy Week Classical Art bookmarks for Catholic kids

Holy Week Classical Art bookmarks for Catholic kid lent activities

Palm Sunday

Entry into Jerusalem

Artist: Giotto (1266–1337)

Source: Wikimedia

Celebrates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem

Maudy Thursday

maundy thursday catholic art for holy week

The Last Supper

Artist: Leonardo Da Vinci

Source: Wikimedia

“Maundy” is the Latin word for command, referring to Jesus’ command to “love one another as I have loved you.”

Good Friday

Christ Crucified

Artist: Diego Velazquez

Source: Wikimedia

The most solemn day of the year is Good Friday. It is observed with Stations of the Cross and prayer at the 3 p.m. hour

Good Saturday

The Harrowing of Hell

Author: Fra Angelico

Source: Wikimedia

A day of somber reflection, reflecting on what we’d miss in a world without Jesus.

Easter Sunday

Resurrection of Christ

Author: Giovanni Bellini

Source: Wikimedia

Hallelujah! Christ is risen on Easter Sunday!

May God bless your Holy Week and draw you closer to the side of Jesus!

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21 Vegetarian Recipes for Lent this Friday

Lis Luwia February 12, 2020

Let’s abstain from meat this Lent with some delicious, tried and true recipes from yours truly! Here are 21 vegetarian recipes for Lent that are sure to have your tastebuds kicking in delight!

I’ve been a vegetarian for over a decade and have tried all of these recipes. They’re delicious and I’m sharing them with you! I hope you have a tasty time giving up meat!

Without further ado, here are 21 Vegetarian Recipes (tried and true!) for Lent each Friday! Get your drool on!

Scrambled egg tacos. Seriously the simplest thing ever- just add salsa, cheese, avocado, and any veggies you want!
Easy Tuscan Bean Soup. Add some crusty bread and a leafy green salad and you’re set!
Healthy Creamy Vegetable Soup. I’ll divulge the secret… the zucchinis make the soup creamy, not actual butter and cream!
Breakfast for dinner. Fry some eggs and make pancakes or waffles!
Egg Foo Yung. Add shrimp to make this heartier and double the sauce recipe for next week!
Cajun Corn Chowder. This soup is all kinds of yum!
Lo Mein Noodles. Add some shrimp for protein!
My favorite black bean burger recipe. I seriously make enough to eat this every day of the week! Add some chipotle mayo and the world is good.
Make a naan/ flatbread pizza. I use the naan from Aldi and put garlic, mozzarella, feta cheese, and tomatoes on it when I’m feeling too lazy to cook!
Asian salmon in foil. I make this year-round for my family. It’s a winning recipe!
Oven blackened tilapia– one of the least expensive fish now has a recipe you’ll crave! 😉
Crab bisque. Rich and creamy; I make this for Christmas Eve too!
French Onion Gnocchi Casserole. It’s so rich that my husband can only stand it once per year, but I make sure it graces our table every Lent. I love this so much!
Best Lentil Soup. I’ve made a lot of lentil soups and I concur that this one is the best!
Veggies and lentils in peanut sauce. This also freezes well so double the batch and freeze for a future Lenten Friday!
Spinach white bean enchiladas. Pepper jack cheese sauce… need I say more?!
Quinoa enchilada casserole. Spicy, simple and satisfying!
Greek spinach pie. I tried this once at a farmer’s market and made a dozen trying to find the right recipe to replicate it… this is it. You’re welcome!
Roasted chickpea gyros. A friend made these for us once and I’ve loved them ever since!
Crockpot ravioli lasagna. This is the recipe I give people when they ask what crockpot meals I make my family!
Tuna noodle casserole. You can’t go through Lent without opening a can of tuna. This is my husband’s favorite tuna recipe!

I hope these vegetarian recipes help to keep you and your family filled this Lent and ease the burden of thinking up what to make this meatless Friday!

101 Creative Ideas to Give up for Lent

Lis Luwia January 20, 2020

Lent is a wonderful time of the year: a time for reflection and sacrifice, a time to start over and focus on your prayer life, and a time for Friday fish frys! It’s right around the corner but you’re scratching your head… what should you give up this year? Chocolate’s been done before! Here are 101 Creative Ideas to Give up for Lent!

Get up earlier to read scripture and pray
Focus on the positive instead of the negative!
Don’t complain! Bite your tongue and offer it up.
Give up doing your hair before church…Consider veiling!
Fast from social media, the modern day “chocolate” that Catholics give up for Lent
Forgo Condiments. (Think Mayo-less deviled eggs)
Enjoying nap time: when your kids go down for a snooze, keep moving and get stuff done!
Go to weekly confession
Put your phone on vibrate except for certain times of the day
Only drink water
Cut the sweets!
Eliminate screen time one day per week
For one hour per day, turn off all the lights and screens (but maybe not the heater if it’s necessary!)
Go the minimalist route and purge something every day
Kick the habit of swearing to the door!
Stop saying the Lord’s name in vain (Oh my God/ gosh)
Give up alcohol…just consider first if no wine for 40 days would actually make you a better person! 😉
Go out of you way for your neighbors
Do one nice thing for someone else every day
Make a list of people to pray for daily and follow up with them to see how they’re doing
Make it a point to tithe more by saving up in a different area of your life
Bring a meal to a family going through a rough time or an elderly neighbor, etc
Netflix: Watch Formed.org instead!
Give up gaming
Make time for the things that matter like prayer, rest, and quality family time
Give up the microwave and get creative with reheating in pots and pans!
Stop eating out
Become a vegetarian-friendly house for Lent
Only spend money on necessary groceries and toilet paper
Give up Amazon Prime
Spend no money whatsoever during Lent! Stockpile groceries and get creative cooking from nothing as Lent goes on
Give up sitting in your favorite spot on the couch or sleeping with a pillow
Put a small pebble in your shoe daily that will bother you just enough to remind you to pray
Give up warm showers
Wash all laundry by hand
Start washing all dishes by hand
Think before speaking
Start a system of sacrifice by giving up the best parking spot for someone else and saving the last cookie for your kids
Use only cash to make purchases
Only call or use email; no texting!
Give up caffeine… this may or may not be the best Lent ever 😉
Help through a service project or shelter
Pray in front of an abortion clinic once per week
Give up paper plates and paper towels: go green!
Forgo blow drying your hair. Brr!
Give up makeup: “You’re never fully dressed without a smile!” (Annie)
Stop yelling and change your parenting style
Give up mirrors
Avoid hitting the snooze button. Good luck!!
Stop using elevators
Make it a point to listen better and ask questions
Stop in the church for Adoration for an hour every week
Collect loose change in a jar to donate at the end of Lent
Put aside money you would normally spend on something else (i.e. eating out, coffee fix) and give it to a worthy charity
Give to someone you know is in need without them knowing it is from you
Give of your time! Tutor for free for a family in need
Collect groceries for the elderly
Make care packages for the homeless and deliver them. Spend time with them in prayer
Volunteer at the church
Donate a bag of stuff that isn’t “stuff you can’t use,” but “stuff you don’t use” so it’s still good quality for those who need it
Give up coffee!
Give up chocolate
Stop listening to music in the car (or a specific type of music)
No gossiping
Avoid checking your phone when around other people
Only eat raw foods
Stop snacking between meals
Fast from using emojis
Stop ignoring strangers and smile at everyone your meet
Make a list of 40 people in your life and pray for them each day of Lent
Make morning and nightly prayer a habit
Say the rosary daily
Start saying the Divine Mercy Novena at 3 p.m. everyday
Attend daily Mass
Go to Adoration daily
Sacrifice something 10 times per day
Instead of 30 minutes of TV time, do 30 extra minutes of devotion/prayer time
Get up early to read the Daily Readings
Write letters to God daily or journal
Do an examination of conscience nightly
Read a spiritual or devotional book
Start a novena
Ask for forgiveness from someone you have wronged
Light a candle at church and pray for those dying with sin
Spend time with the elderly talking about Jesus and love
Say the Stations of the Cross
Ask a friend/ family member everyday if you can pray with them
After you talk to someone ask how you can pray for them
Greet people by saying “Peace be with you!” and leave them by saying “God bless you!”
Sleep a full 8 hours every night!
Spend time in silence with God for ten minutes everyday
Clean and declutter your home and garage
Do everything on your “Honey Do” list or anything that’s broken around your home
Clean out your email inbox
Read through the Gospel of John
Spend $10 less on groceries and give it to those in need
Give up carbs
Have dinner with your family every night
Do a glitter craft with kids (kidding, not kidding)
Give up slang words
Stop wearing your contacts; just use glasses

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Lis Luwia January 15, 2020

Just as you can give something up for Lent, you can also take something on. This is a great option for those who want to stretch themselves and show God through their charitable actions how much they love Him this Lent.

Almsgiving

Collect loose change in a jar to donate at the end of Lent

Put aside money you would normally spend on something else (i.e. eating out, coffee fix) and give it to a worthy charity

Give to someone you know in need without them knowing it is from you

Give of your time! Tutor for free for a family in need

Collect groceries for the elderly

Make care packages for the homeless and deliver them. Spend time with them in prayer

Volunteer at the church

Donate a bag of stuff everyday of Lent

Donate a bag of stuff that isn’t “stuff you can’t use,” but “stuff you don’t use” so it’s still good quality for those who need it

Make a meal for someone who is sick or a family who just brought home a new baby

Fasting

Give up all drinks but water (yes, including coffee!)

Give up chocolate

Become a vegetarian for all of Lent

Fast from social media

Give up complaining

Stop listening to music in the car (or a specific type of music)

Give up all sweets

No gossiping

Forfeit warm water and take cold showers

Avoid checking your phone during the day or when around other people

Don’t eat out

Give up electricity for one hour per day

Only eat raw foods

Give up putting yourself first and listen to others better

Fast from makeup

Stop using elevators and park the farthest parking spot from the store

Give up using the snooze button on your alarm clock

Stop snacking between meals

Fast from using emojis

Stop texting and call the person instead

Stop ignoring strangers and smile at everyone your meet

Volunteer your time to help the church or homeless shelter

Prayer

Make a list of 40 people in your life and pray for them each day of Lent

Make morning and nightly prayer a habit

Say the rosary daily

Start saying the Divine Mercy Novena at 3 p.m. everyday

Attend daily Mass

Go to Adoration daily

Sacrifice something 10 times per day

Instead of 30 minutes of TV time with 30 extra minutes of devotion/prayer time

Get up early to read the Daily Readings

Write letters to God daily or journal

Do an examination of conscience nightly

Start a novena

Ask for forgiveness from someone you have wronged

Light a candle at church and pray for those dying with sin

Spend time with the elderly talking about Jesus and love

Say the Stations of the Cross

Ask a friend/ family member everyday if you can pray with them

After you talk to someone ask how you can pray for them

Greet people by saying “Peace be with you!” and leave them by saying “God bless you!”

We hope these ideas help you! For more ideas see below:

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9 Surprising Ways You Can Transform Your Palm Sunday Branches

Lis Luwia March 6, 2019

What do you do with your palm branches after Palm Sunday Mass? I remember the first time I was able to make a simple palm branch I was ecstatic. It’s those simple pleasures in life, right?

Now, we’re bringing you some tutorials for palm branches that will let you use the blessed branches year-round. You won’t want to burn these palm branches at church next Ash Wednesday!

Just a reminder: any scraps or trimmed off palm branches cannot be thrown away since they are blessed. Please save them for your church to burn next Ash Wednesday or bury them.

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9 Surprising Ways You Can Transform Your Palm Sunday Branches

#1 A Woven Fish

You can totally do this! Just practice with some paper first if you’re concerned.

#2 A Basket

Functional, beautiful, and holy… yes, please!

#3 A Bag or Purse

As long as the recipient knows this is a blessed bag, wouldn’t this be a cool gift?!

Catholic Diocese Events Email — Psst! Click here to see what it’s all about!

#4 A Donkey

Give your child’s Jesus peg doll a donkey to ride on this Palm Sunday!

#5 A Rose

Wouldn’t this be lovely on your family’s home altar or at the foot of your Mary statue?

#6 A Huge Cross

Rulers might work if you don’t have a saw!

#7 A Lapel Cross

How lovely that you could wear your blessed branches! Just put a pin on the back.

#8 A Traditional Palm Branch Braid

I think it looks harder than it is!

#9 A Crown of Thorns

I love this; it would look lovely behind crucifix on your wall!

If these tutorials are just too much for you or if folding a simple cross makes you as ecstatic as it makes me, here’s s simple tutorial for that!

If you like this post, follow our Lent Pinterest board.

Don’t forget to check out your Catholic diocese for events throughout Lent! (Psst! That’s what this website is all about!)

God bless your Lenten Season and Happy Palm Sunday!

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(Palm Branch picture sourced from: By Mostafameraji – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61933505) Updated 3/31/20

5 Ways to Live out the Sorrows of Mary

Lis Luwia February 24, 2019

Lent is the perfect time to meet Our Lady of Sorrows and walk with her hand in hand, but she will meet you at any time of the year if you are willing. Here are some ideas on how you can live out the Sorrows of Mary in your daily life and grow closer to her!

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the year if you are willing. Here are some ideas on how you can live out the Sorrows of Mary in your daily life and grow closer to her!

All of these ideas are sourced from Our Lady of Sorrows: A Catholic Novena & Meditation Prayer Journal (find even more ideas in the journal!)

If you want to walk closer to Christ this Lent, walk next to his Mother, Our Lady of Sorrows, with Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Novena & Meditation Prayer Journal! — Available on Amazon.com

5 Ways to Live out the Sorrows of Mary

If you want to walk closer to Christ during His Passion, walk with His Mother. With her as your guide, you will uncover the depths of her Sorrows and learn more about Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Make this Lent your best yet and depend your Catholic faith with the Virgin Mary, Mother of God.

More Ideas!!

1. The Prophecy of Simeon

Kneel down and thank God right after Mass ends, before leaving, as Jesus resides inside of you.

2. The Flight into Egypt

Offer your time and support (babysitting, write a note, etc) to single moms who don’t have a spouse or support system to walk with them through turbulent waters like Mary did.

3. The Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple

Write a letter to or spend some time with someone who has lost a child or miscarried, especially on that child’s birthday, due date, or the day that they died.

4. The Meeting of Jesus & Mary on the Way to Calvary

Write down your worries, anxieties, and stressors. How can you offer these to God? Destroy the paper these are written on as you imagine Jesus carrying them for you.

5. The Crucifixion & Death of Jesus

Pray for those on their deathbed, especially those who need the extra push to accept Jesus before death.

For even more ideas, see Our Lady of Sorrows: A Catholic Novena & Meditation Prayer Journal on Amazon or the printable version (at a steep discount!) on CatholicMommyBlogs.com

God bless you! +JMJ+

post updated 2/29/20

50 Unique Ideas to Give Up for Lent

Lis Luwia February 19, 2019

Lent is around the corner and you’re wondering what you’re going to give up. There’s only so many times you can give up chocolate and this year you want to do something different. Here are 50 unique things you can consider giving up for Lent!

Recommended: Catholic Kid Activities for Each Day of Lent

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Give up:

Sleep: Get up earlier to read scripture and pray
Negativity: Focus on the positive!
Complaining: Bite your tongue and offer it up.
Doing your hair before church: Consider veiling!
Social Media: The modern day “chocolate” that Catholics give up for Lent
Condiments: Think Mayo-less deviled eggs
Enjoying nap time: when your kids go down for a snooze, keep moving and get stuff done!
Sitting on sin: Go to weekly confession
Phones: Put your phone on vibrate except for certain times of the day
Drinks: Only drink water
Sugar: Cut the sweets!
Screens: Eliminate screen time one day per week
Electricity: For one hour per day, turn off all the lights and screens (but maybe not the heater if it’s necessary!)
Stuff: Go the minimalist route and purge something every day
Swearing: Kick those nasty words to the door
Saying the Lord’s name in vain (Oh my God/ gosh)
Alcohol: Just consider first if no wine for 40 days would actually make you a better person! 😉
Turning the other way: Go out of you way for your neighbors
Selfishness: Do one nice thing for someone else every day
Forgetfulness: Make a list of people to pray for daily and follow up with them to see how they’re doing
Passing the basket: Make it a point to tithe more by saving up in a different area of your life
Cooking only for your family: Bring a meal to a family going through a rough time or an elderly neighbor, etc
Netflix: Watch Formed.org instead!
Games: that small, sad violin for Candy Crush
Busyness: Make time for the things that matter like prayer, rest, and quality family time
Microwave: Get creative with reheating in pots and pans!
Eating out: East in and make it count
Meat: Become a vegetarian-friendly house for Lent
Shopping: Only spend money on necessary groceries and toilet paper
Spending money: Spend no money whatsoever during Lent! Stockpile groceries and get creative cooking from nothing as Lent goes on
Comfort: give up sitting in your favorite spot on the couch or sleeping with a pillow
Walking in comfort: Put a small pebble in your shoe daily that will bother you just enough to remind you to pray
Warmth: Give up warm showers
Laundry machines: Wash everything by hand
Talking too fast: Think before speaking
Sacrifice: Give up the best parking spot for someone else and save the last cookie for your kids
Cards: Use only cash to make purchases
Texting: Only call or use email
Caffeine: This may or may not be the best Lent ever
Closing your eyes to need: Help through a service project or shelter
Praying in privacy: Pray in front of an abortion clinic once per week
Paper plates and paper towels: go green!
Blow drying your hair: Brr!
Makeup: “You’re never fully dressed without a smile!” (Annie)
Yelling: Change your parenting style
Mirrors: Wipe your face really well after brushing your teeth!
Hitting the snooze button: good luck!!
Elevators: Take the stairs, friend!
Talking first: Make it a point to listen better and ask questions
Driving by the church: Stop in the church for Adoration for an hour every week

Do you like attending Catholic events? Check out what’s happening in your diocese!

I hope these help you! Want more ideas? Check out SO many more ideas on our Lent Pinterest board. Follow it here!

Also, if you’re looking for a Catholic prayer journal to help you through Lent, especially in growing closer to Our Lord in His Passion, you might like Our Lady of Sorrows: A Catholic Novena & Meditation Prayer Journal. (This is an Amazon affiliate link) I wrote this to help others grow closer to Our Lady of Sorrows and learn what it means to stand next to Jesus during His Passion and Crucifixion. I hope you like it!

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(This post was last updated Jan. 19, 2020)

Catholic Kid Activities for Each Day of Lent

Lis Luwia February 19, 2019

What better way to go through Lent with your Catholic kids than to do crafts and activities with them? Hands on activities help to solidify learning for children and it’s the perfect creative outlet for the season!

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Here are 40 Days Worth of Lenten Crafts:

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1. Use chalk to promote a “dust” feeling with this Ash Wednesday craft
2. Fill out a Lenten promises card
3. Make a crown of thorns sacrifice wreath
4. Create your own stations of the cross at home (or buy them here)
5. Print out these free Catholic art bookmarks to walk through the week with you
6. Get busy in the kitchen with easy Lenten pretzels!
7. Make these awesome Palm Sunday branches
8. Make this Jesus and donkey paper doll for Palm Sunday
9. Make a coin-covered cross (Paid in Full)
10. Paint your own crucifix
11. Create a Lenten good deeds chart
12. Make a Holy Week lapbook
13. Make a resurrection garden (but roll a rock in front of the tomb until Easter!) (PSST! I bought wheatgrass and had the grass grow throughout Lent around the tomb. We trimmed the wheatgrass and planted flowers on Easter. The wheatgrass made a great addition to a Easter celebration smoothie!)
14. Make a chalice and bread for Holy Thursday
15. Recreate Calvary Hill with this easy printable
16. Build a Lego Last Supper and/or Lego resurrection garden
17. Make a Jesus felt finger puppet (good for older kids or a parent can make it for kids to play with)
18. Create stepping stones as a visual of Jesus’ walk to the crucifix
19. Fold this EASY stations of the cross prayers mini-book
20. Paint wooden resurrection eggs (buy the wooden eggs here)
21. Create an egg carton Holy Thursday Last Supper craft
22. Color Stations of the Cross Brother Francis pages or watch a Brother Francis Stations of the Cross video (doesn’t get much easier!)
23. Paint a watercolor crucifix
24. Make an Agony in the Garden diorama
25. Color the Sorrowful Mysteries
26. Glue this Stations of the Cross lift flap notebook
27. Draw a St Veronica ornament
28. Make an Easter Wreath for the door to your child’s room
29. Color foil to make beautiful crosses
30. Make a Stations of the Cross Carousel
31. Make an empty tomb craft
32. Help your kids create a Holy Week banner
33. Make a Jesus peg doll with the 5 wounds of Christ
34. Create a Jesus peg doll reenactment
35. Make pray, fast, give magnets
36. While you’re doing magnets, check out these Stations of the Cross magnets
37. Make shadow Stations of the Cross
38. Color a Lenten prayer stained glass coloring page
39. Create this pray, fast, give placemat
40. Make a “stained glass” cross
41. Fold your palms branches into the shape of a cross

I hope these help you! Want more ideas? Check out SO many more ideas on our Lent Pinterest board. Follow it here!

Lent

Activities for all of Lent & lockdown:

Before Holy Week:

Palm Sunday

Maundy Thursday

Good Friday

Good Saturday

Easter Sunday

Palm Sunday

Entry into Jerusalem

Maudy Thursday

The Last Supper

Good Friday

Christ Crucified

Good Saturday

The Harrowing of Hell

Easter Sunday

Resurrection of Christ

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Almsgiving

Fasting

Prayer

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Don’t forget to check out your Catholic diocese for events throughout Lent! (Psst! That’s what this website is all about!)

All of these ideas are sourced from Our Lady of Sorrows: A Catholic Novena & Meditation Prayer Journal (find even more ideas in the journal!)

5 Ways to Live out the Sorrows of Mary

More Ideas!!

1. The Prophecy of Simeon

2. The Flight into Egypt

3. The Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple

4. The Meeting of Jesus & Mary on the Way to Calvary

5. The Crucifixion & Death of Jesus

For even more ideas, see Our Lady of Sorrows: A Catholic Novena & Meditation Prayer Journal on Amazon or the printable version (at a steep discount!) on CatholicMommyBlogs.com

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Do you like attending Catholic events? Check out what’s happening in your diocese!

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