Our February crate offers a fun and engaging way for Catholic families to spend time together. This crate is filled with a variety of activities that are designed to be enjoyed by the whole family, regardless of age. Whether you have young children or are looking for activities to do as a family. Learn about St. Josephine Bakhita and the Chair of St. Peter, test your memory with the Mass memory matching game, memorize a new prayer and develop strong character with this virtue of the month.  Our crates are a great way to strengthen your family's faith while also having fun together. 

 

Feast Day #1: St. Josephine Bakhita (February 8th)

Josephine gave her life to God as a Canossian sister. During her time as a religious sister, she assisted the community with cooking, sewing, embroidery, and welcoming visitors. She was well-loved by the local children and citizens who affectionately called her “Mother Moretta” (Black Mother). St. Josephine had a beautiful heart for God and served many in her community. She reminds us all to “be good, love the Lord, [and] pray for those who do not know Him.”

 

St. Josephine Bakhita Freedom Chain

 

Build a freedom chain with your family and break the chains of modern slavery with St. Josephine’s help. 

 

Feast Day #2: Feast of the Chair of St. Peter (February 22nd)

The feast of the Chair of St. Peter commemorates Christ choosing Peter to be the first pope of our Church. The pope is the “perpetual and visible source and foundation of the unity both of the bishops and of the whole company of the faithful” (CCC 882). He is the Vicar (“representative”) of Christ on earth, and today we celebrate the first pope and the line of unbroken succession.

 

Chair of St. Peter Mitre crafts

Celebrate the Chair of St. Peter with your very own Bishop’s Mitre. A mitre is the traditional bishop’s headdress worn by the pope, bishops, and abbots. It is normally white and simple, but ceremonial mitres can be elaborate.

 

Feast Day Calendar Stickers

Feast day calendar stickers are included to mark each feast day on your family calendar. 

 

Catechesis Corner: Memory Match Up: Mass Edition

Test your memory while learning to recognize common Catholic images, items,
and symbols you see at Mass. Enjoy this fun game with your little saints.

 

Valentines Cards

This valentines day, share your fun & faithful saints valentines cards with friends and family! These cards feature popular saints - St. Valentines, St. John Paul II, St. Theresa of Calcutta and Sts. Louis & Zelie Martin. 

 

Monthly Staples:

Beautiful Words: The Nunc Dimittis

The Nunc Dimittis is the first line of the Canticle of Simeon and is part of the night prayers in the liturgy of the hours. Work to memorize this prayer as a family throughout the month.

 

 Virtue Chat Table Topper: Temperance

Each month your family will focus on developing strong character through a particular virtue. Put this topper wherever you eat meals together and use it to guide the daily conversation.

 

Spotify Playlist

Each month includes a playlist full of beautiful music. Play this music not only during feast days but also at any time as an expression of gratitude and praise. By listening to and playing music, we can remember the blessings that God has bestowed upon us, and give thanks for all that He has done.

 

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