Free Printable Our Lady of Guadalupe, Blessed Virgin Mary Coloring Pages and Crafts

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is honored on several different Catholic Christian holidays throughout the year. December 8, the Feast Immaculate Conception, January 1, Solemnity of Mary and August 15, the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

May and October are dedicated to her as well. Catholics believe that Mary has appeared at different times in history. Some of the better-known apparitions are at Fatima in Portugal; Lourdes, France; Medjugorie , Bosnia-Herzegovina; Mexico City as "Our Lady of Guadalupe:" " Our Lady of Knock " in Ireland and " Our Lady of Czestochowa ," in Poland. There are Marian devotions depending upon the apparition, too. Here are free printable coloring pages of Our Lady in her different titles and roles, for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Advent and Christmas. read more

Free Printable Stations of the Cross and Rosary Stained Glass Coloring Pages

Free Printable Stations of the Cross and Rosary Stained Glass Coloring Pages The rosary and stations of the cross are often shown in stained glass on church window. They tell the story of Our Lord's passion. Here are free printable coloring pages of images from the rosary, made from stained glass window images. As we enter the major season of ordinary time, summer, now is a perfect time to prepare for the upcoming seasons of the Catholic liturgical calendar and holy days. Here are twenty-one free printable stained glass window style coloring pages. There are coloring pages featuring detailed, realistic coloring pages from stained glass windows. These 21 free printable images include the joyful, sorrowful and glorious mysteries of the rosary. There are free printable images of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Jesus and other saints. The artwork on these coloring pages is taken directly from stained glass windows and is ornate and lovely. read on

Free Printable Feast of the Immaculate Conception Activities: Lessons and Crafts

Free Printable Feast of the Immaculate Conception Activities: Lessons and Crafts December 8 marks the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The Immaculate Conception is one of six recognized Holy Days in the liturgical calendar. Here are free printable activities and lessons to celebrate this feast day. I've gone through all the noted Catholic websites and linked this article to children's liturgy activities that explore the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Our Blessed Mother. read more

Free Printable Advent Calendar Craft Activities

Free Printable Advent Countdown Calendar Craft Activities Looking for a cute Advent countdown to Christmas calendar? Here is a complete free printable advent countdown calendar activity featuring teddy bears labeled from 1-25. This Christmas countdown craft can be adapted in many ways for religious and secular advent calendars. read on

Free Printable Liturgical Calendars for Catholic Advent

Free Printable Catholic Liturgical Calendars and Activities I've been a Catholic mom for 23 years and was a homeschooling parent for 10 years. I received lots of great tutelage from Catholic mommies before me who said, "start your Advent preparations immediately after All Saints Day (November 1). It's an early and long advent for 2011, beginning on November 27, right after Thanksgiving. Along with Advent, we Catholics also have revised mass texts to get used to. Inspired by the proactive thinking of those who went before, here are free printable Catholic goodies to help you prepare for Advent, a little early. My most oft-requested printable is Catholic liturgical calendars. Here are links for those calendars. read on