january
desserts
Save room for dessert! Let's have some fun with our meal... choose as many activities as you like to round out your household's faith adventure this month.
saint of the Month
St. Josephine Bakhita February 8 Feast Day St. Josephine was born a slave in Sudan. She later lived in Italy where she was freed, learned about God, and served him faithfully. Her feast day is recognized as the annual day of prayer and awareness against human trafficking. Learn more about her story. |
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our catholic traditions
liturgical year connections
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
At Faith Formation this month, we heard a story about Mary and Joseph taking Jesus to the temple. In that story, we met Anna and Simeon. Well, there is a special feast day on February 2 (40 days after Christmas) that celebrates this story. You can find out more here: Presentation of the Lord
At Faith Formation this month, we heard a story about Mary and Joseph taking Jesus to the temple. In that story, we met Anna and Simeon. Well, there is a special feast day on February 2 (40 days after Christmas) that celebrates this story. You can find out more here: Presentation of the Lord
Here is a brief video reflection about the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord:
faith in action
Taking Care of the Earth
It has been almost six years since Pope Francis wrote the letter, Laudato Si, "On Care for Our Common Home". In that letter, the pope explained what needs to be done to make the earth a healthier place to live and preserve it for future generations. Here is a short video about Pope Francis’ letter:
It has been almost six years since Pope Francis wrote the letter, Laudato Si, "On Care for Our Common Home". In that letter, the pope explained what needs to be done to make the earth a healthier place to live and preserve it for future generations. Here is a short video about Pope Francis’ letter:
During a pandemic, some of the things we can do to care for the earth are limited. But, we should do what we are able to do as much as possible. This article gives some realistic ideas for families:
While it is very important for us to do things that help the earth, it is also important for us to pray. We ask God to help us know how to care for creation and each other. Pope Francis wrote a prayer called “A Prayer for Our Earth.” Here is a version for children, made into a beautiful short video:
for fun
Science
Snow Science Experiments
Check out all these fun snow science experiments. Lots of ways to explore snow.
Snow Science Experiments
Check out all these fun snow science experiments. Lots of ways to explore snow.
Cooking Through the Liturgical Year
Epiphany Cake (eaten anytime in January!)
Bake a cake, any flavor, two layer or rectangle. Place a few large, clean coins in the cake before you bake.
Ice the cake with icing tinted gold, green, and purple. Decorate with a variety of candies. The person who receives a piece of cake with a coin is the king or queen of the household for 24 hours.
Epiphany Cake (eaten anytime in January!)
Bake a cake, any flavor, two layer or rectangle. Place a few large, clean coins in the cake before you bake.
Ice the cake with icing tinted gold, green, and purple. Decorate with a variety of candies. The person who receives a piece of cake with a coin is the king or queen of the household for 24 hours.
