Proverbs 16:9
We are not in control of our plans. Sometimes we need to let go and trust in the Lord.
Retreat in the Home
Resources to pray as a family May 9 – 17. From Christ the King School, Southport. Thanks to the Chaplain, Dennis Jones.
Pray Through Play – Create a Prayer Garden
Helen, from the parish of St. Marie’s and St. Bernadette’s talks us through how to create a quiet space for reflection and prayer among the messiness of family life!
Retreat at Home Booklet
A Retreat in the Home resource for families…
Pray through Play – resurrection garden
A Thorough DIY Easter garden for inside or outside.
Stations of the Cross for Children
Made for children (and families) by children from the Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes, Thames Ditton, in the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton during isolation.
More resources for Holy Week in the home
Below are some links for Holy Week in the home and teaching your children at home about Holy Week. Each day of the Triduum – Maunday Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday – is a new opportunity to talk with your children about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Why not ‘break bread’ together…
Pray through Play – Paschal Candle
Make your own paschal candle – find out what the images mean and have it ready for the Easter vigil celebrations on Saturday evening!
Pray through Play – Lego Holy Week
Learn about Holy Week by creating your own Lego models!
Make your own paper cross
We thought this might be a nice simple activity to do with your children today on Palm Sunday. Why not make a paper cross and decorate it? All you need is a piece of A4 size paper and some scissors. Watch this short video for step by step instructions.