Monstrance Crafts for Kids: Glitter, Glue, and Faith
Saint Padre Pio is pictured with a monstrance, which makes this a perfect week for monstrance crafts. Ever since doing these activities, my daughter asks to make monstrances all the time because she loves using the glitter glue. I’ve tried explaining that she could just ask to use the glue, but she still insists on making a monstrance (or “monster”…).
Padre Pio also had stigmata, which I drew on the picture but didn’t include in the explanation—I’ll leave that part for you to share.
If you’re looking for a fun and meaningful activity, a Monstrance craft is a great way for kids to connect with the saints while getting creative.
BTW–last time we did a monstrance craft, I posted a link to this craft idea. We didn’t have the supplies, so I came up with something else, but my husband read my blog the next day and went out and bought glitter glue and a pool noodle so we could make this one. So sweet!
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| Since my husband was helping, we ended up splitting the project into two pieces. He could make one part that was symmetrical and coordinated. She could make her piece that was….less symmetrical. |
This fun Tic Tac Toe Activity includes Saint Padre Pio as a saints square–it’s a great way to introduce kids to the Saints!
Saint Padre Pio & The Monstrance
Saint Padre Pio was a Catholic priest from Italy. He was known for his strong faith, prayer, and miracles. He also had stigmata, which are wounds like Jesus’ on the cross. Padre Pio loved the Mass and had a special devotion to the Eucharist. That’s why he is often pictured with a monstrance.
A monstrance is a special vessel that holds the consecrated host, which Catholics believe is the true presence of Jesus. People use it for Adoration or special prayers. A monstrance craft is a fun way for kids to learn about Padre Pio, the Eucharist, and the Church’s traditions. It also lets them be creative and think about Jesus while crafting.
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Thanks! I'm glad you like them.
I just wanted to say thank you so much for making these and sharing them with all of us! I am making them a part of our weekly homeschool activities (preschool) – each Friday this is one of the activities set out for my son (works great for this Friday which is actually Padre Pio's feast day). We will be doing a monstrance craft too – such a super idea. I appreciate your hard work so much! 🙂
Why don't your pictures have hands? I know they are hard to draw.
They are hard to draw! If I look at other cartoons and the hands look terrible, it doesn't bother me at all. But–if the hands that I draw look weird it makes me crazy! I'm working on it, but not making much progress…