Seven Tips to get Older Kids Excited about Lent
1. Make it a ChallengeFor most kids, the thought of sacrifice and penance isn’t too exciting. But, the idea of succeeding at a challenge is right up their alley. Work with your kids to...
1. Make it a ChallengeFor most kids, the thought of sacrifice and penance isn’t too exciting. But, the idea of succeeding at a challenge is right up their alley. Work with your kids to...
1. Fat Tuesday and a King Cake The day before Lent begins, we empty the house of all the junk food and deliciousness that we’re giving up for Lent. We usually have pancakes or...
These FREE Printables are offered each month to help young Catholics learn at Mass. You are welcome to print and share with others. If you can afford it, click Support CKB on the right and donate to help...
For years, I hardly ever read books, but the last year, I’ve been reading like crazy. I’m 100% more likely to read a book if it’s loaded on my phone since it’s always with...
I used the “I have…who has…” game with Junior High kids this week. They were much less sarcastic then the high school crowd when saying the “I have…who has…” line over and over. They seemed to...
Here are a few new things that we have available around here, along with some random thoughts. I finally understand the “I have…who has…” game. I always thought that it was ridiculous and pointless,...
These FREE Printables are offered each month to help young Catholics learn at Mass. You are welcome to print and share with others. If you can afford it, click Support CKB on the right and donate to help...
Traditions are an important part of our household–and Mady will be quick to remind us of any traditions that we accidentally/on purpose ‘forget’ with each season. Here’s a roundup of our favorite Lenten Traditions!...
Here are the two projects we’re doing with Curly to celebrate Lent this year (celebrate? Is that the right verb? Maybe, “observe”?) A Lenten Countdown: I spent a week trying to think of inspired ideas...