Get Kids Excited about the Papal Conclave!
The Papal Conclave is coming—get your kids excited and ready to follow every moment with Habemus Papam? Do We Have a Pope?
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Habemus Papam? Do We Have a Pope? is a fun and engaging picture book that gets kids curious about popes and how the Church picks a new one. Through interesting stories about past popes—from St. Peter to Pope Francis—kids will learn about the Papal Conclave and what makes each pope unique. With reflection questions, fun facts, and “Did You Know?” sections for older kids (and grown-ups too!), it’s a great pick for Catholic families and classrooms.
If you’d rather have a digital version for a Papal Conclave read aloud, click here for a PowerPoint!
But don’t wait—order TODAY so it arrives just in time as the Conclave begins! Let your children wonder, imagine, and learn while the world watches and waits for white smoke.
Make sure it arrives as the conclave begins!
- St. Peter – The first pope, whose leadership laid the foundation of the papacy.
- Pope Saint Damasus I – Known for his love of Scripture and his efforts to preserve the memory of early Christian martyrs.
- Pope Gregory XII – Played a key role in ending the Western Schism and restoring unity to the Church.
- Pope Celestine V – A humble pope who chose to step down from his papacy to allow for a more capable leader to take his place.
- Pope John XXIII – Called the Second Vatican Council, a pivotal moment in the Church’s history.
- Pope Julius II – Known for commissioning the Sistine Chapel ceiling and his role in the Renaissance, influencing both art and the Church’s direction.
- Pope Benedict XVI – A scholar and theologian who resigned, making history as the first pope to step down in centuries.
- Pope Innocent III – One of the most powerful popes of the Middle Ages, known for his influence on both the Church and the political landscape.
- Pope Sixtus II – A martyr pope who defended the faith and was killed during the Roman persecutions.
- Pope John Paul II – A beloved pope who traveled the world, inspiring millions with his leadership and message of hope and peace.
- Pope Francis – The first pope from the Americas, known for his humility, focus on social justice, and commitment to helping the poor.
Don’t miss out…order a Papal Conclave book TODAY and get your kids excited for the conclave!
Do you want more ideas to teach kids about the Papal Conclave? Try this reading comprehension activity or this one for early elementary students! Here’s a post with more ideas!
First Communion Gift Idea!
While you’re on Amazon…check out this First Communion gift idea!
This Catholic Saints & the Eucharist Puzzle Book is a perfect way to help kids connect with the Eucharist in a hands-on way. It’s full of word scrambles, cryptograms, and puzzles that introduce 23 saints who had a deep love for the Eucharist.
You can download the file to print and use in your classroom, or order printed books if you want something ready to gift. Whether it’s for your students, your own kids, or a godchild preparing for their big day, this is an easy, meaningful way to keep the focus on faith.
May Catholic Kids Bulletin
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- I created these bulletins as a new mom who couldn’t afford resources like this for my kiddos. So, these will always be free for anyone who needs them! Free downloads are made available a week or two before each new month begins.
- ✨2. Monthly Purchase
- Not ready to commit to a full year? No problem! You can buy this month’s bulletins for just $9 to help support my small business.
- ✨3. Full-Year Purchase
- Save time and get the entire YEAR of Catholic Kids Bulletins in one easy download! This comprehensive resource includes both Spanish and English versions, covering every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation. This page includes detailed descriptions of the bulletins if you want more information.
- ✝️ Weekly Gospel Connection:
- Each bulletin includes a coloring page that reflects the week’s Gospel reading.
- ✨ Saint of the Week:
- Each week highlights a Catholic Saint, inspiring kids with the stories of holy men and women.
- ✍️ Weekly Activities:
- Kids can dive into fun activities, which are different every week. The bulletins may include Psalm tracing, mazes, color-by-number, puzzles, and word searches.
- ✔️Mass Liturgy Outline:
- The top of each bulletin features an outline of the Mass, helping kids learn the order and structure of the liturgy as they follow along.
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If you like these bulletins and likewise want to extend the learning about the Mass, check out these activities!
May Catholic Kids Bulletin
Mayo Boletín para Niños Católicos
May Bulletins include…
- ✝️ Easter Season
- ✝️ Saint Joan of Arc
- ✝️ Saint Joseph the Worker
- ✝️ Saint Philip Neri: These would be a fun way to help kids remember about Philip Neri–can you figure out why?
- ✝️ Blessed Imelda Lambertini: I learned about Blessed Imelda from this Glory Stories CD; it’s a great EASY way to learn about the saints!
- ✝️ Mary, Mother of God
- ✝️ Ascension will be moved to Sunday in most parishes, but some churches will celebrate Ascension on Thursday and read the 7th Sunday of Easter readings on the Sunday. Choose whichever bulletins work for your areas.
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