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Ways to Celebrate All Saints Day at Home
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October 29, 2019A lot of people wonder why we have saints and why these people get recognized by the Church. Saints are people from all walks of life who managed to make their way through the ins and outs of the world with a particular closeness to the Lord. Some lived simple lives of kindess, prayer, and dedication to the Lord and show us what small acts of kindness can do for others (often miraculous things!). Some died as warriors or heroes for their faith, and we can turn to them when we need strength in tough situations.
We can turn to the saints in our joys and sorrows because they completely understand what it's like to navigate the world.
Be sure to go to Mass
The Solemnity of All Saints is a Holy Day of Obligation. That means that all Catholics should attend Mass to celebrate the solemnity. Masses will be at 5:30pm on 10/31 (vigil), 8:15am and 5:30pm on 11/1.
The 8:15am Mass on Friday will feature our 4th graders dressed up as saints to celebrate and venerate these Catholic super heroes.
Parents can earn points for their child's Student Houses! Come to Mass and drop this form in the collection basket. Coffee will be available for parents after Mass, so grab a cup to go or stay and visit.
Resources & Activities
Here are some resources for you and your family to celebrate All Saints Day at home. If you have ideas to add, please email us!
Crafts, fun treats, and All Saints Party Ideas
from CatholicIcing.com
Prayer for the Solemnity of All Saints
from LoyolaPress.com
16 Ways to Celebrate All Saints Day at Home
from ElizabethClareBlog.com
Saint Paper Chain Activitiy
from LoyolaPress.com
All Saints Day Pep Talk (for adults)
from Fr. Mike Schmitz at AscensionPress.com
All Saints Day Coloring Page
from TheCatholicKid.com
3-minute Saint Retreats for Children (online)
from LoyolaPress.com
Super cute All Saints Day Decor Print ($5 digital download)
from BlessedIsShe.net
Which American Saint Are You (online quiz for kids)
from LoyolaPress.com
All Saints Day Word Search and Other Printables
from RealLifeAtHome.com (avoid clicking the download ads)
Celebrating All Saints Day with Your Family or a Group
from Tami Kiser at CatholicMom.com
Fishing for Saints: A Game for Families
from Megan Swaim at CatholicMom.com
Last-Minute All Saints Day Costumes for Kids (Whose Moms Can't Sew)
from CatholicMom.com
Hallowmas with Harry: What Harry Potter Taught Me About Death and the Communion of Saints
from Haley Steward at CarrotsforMichaelmas.com
What do All Saints Day and Halloween have in common? (video)
from James Martin, SJ at LoyolaPress.com