Catholic Lenten Devotional Games for Children

 The Catholic Lenten season of Lent is fast approaching. In lent, we practice gospel virtues: prayer, fasting, almsgiving. We seek to draw near God, by imitating Christ's suffering. Those acts in turn help us grow stronger. Here are lenten sacrifice games and activities for kids. Lenten Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving Activities for Children 

Free Printable Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Advent Word Games, Puzzles

December 8 is Feast of the Immaculate Conception in the Catholic Church. 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. Use these word games and puzzles to explore the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Our Blessed Mother. Free Printable 'Feast of the Immaculate Conception' Activities: Lessons and Crafts

Free Printable Jesse Tree Ornaments

'A root shall spring up from the stump of Jesse's lineage'. This Bible passage foretells the birth of the Messiah. During Advent, symbols are hung on the Jesse Tree to represent the story of Jesus. For free printable Jesse Tree devotional activities, I've listed internet links. Advent is the season of preparation for Christmas in the Church liturgical year. Catholics and many protestants observe and celebrate Advent in churches and homes, using the Advent Wreath and candles, an Advent Calendar and also the Jesse Tree.  Free Printable Jesse Tree Coloring, Ornaments and Activities

Free Printable Diwali Games, Hindu Games

Diwali is the Hindu new year "festival of lights." Diwali is also celebrated by Sikhs and Jains. Diwali honors the deities of Lakshmi (goddess of prosperity) and Ganesha, the elephant-headed goddess (shown left). For five days, prayers and meditation, called puja (or pooja) are said. Diwali 2012 will be observed on November 13-17 in the western calendar. In the Indian calendar, Diwali is celebrated in late Ashwin (September-October) and ends in early Kartika, around October-November. Diwali is a time of feasting and fun. Here printable games to enjoy during this most festive season. Free Printable Diwali Games, Hindu Activities 

Free Printable Palm Sunday Crafts, Coloring, Activities

Palm Sunday, in the Christian faith, celebrates the Biblical triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem one week before His crucifixion. It begins Holy Week and the countdown to Easter. Palm Sunday is a floating holiday; linked as it is to Lent and Easter which fall at a different time each year. Here are crafts, coloring and activities for parents to use with children. Use as lessons in homeschool, Christian school, Sunday school or Catholic religious education. These printables provide inexpensive, hands-on ways to explore and celebrate the Palm Sunday. Read more at Free Printable Palm Sunday Crafts, Coloring, Activities 

Free Printable Jewish Passover games, activities for kids

Passover, or Pesach, is a seven-day Jewish holiday observance. It generally falls in April in the western calendar. In 2012, Passover will be celebrated beginning at sundown Saturday, April 6 and lasting through Friday, April 14. On the Hebrew lunisolar calendar (which is based on both moon phases and solar cycles), Passover is celebrated on Nissan 15-22. Here are resources for Jewish kids and parents to explore and celebrate Passover more fully. These activities and games can help non-Jewish families understand and experience Hebrew traditions, too. Read more at Jewish Passover lessons and activities for families

Free Printable Lenten Games, Puzzles, Lessons and Activities

Lent begins each year with the Imposition of the Ashes on Ash Wednesday, which in the western calendar for 2012 will begin on February 22. Lent begins a 40 day journey of fasting, acts of mercy and spiritual pilgrimage. We try to live, in our poor humble human way, in solidarity with Our Lord as he fasted in the desert for 40 days and made his final pilgrimage to Jerusalem. A Roman cross, torture and crucifixion awaited Him. But so did the glory of Easter, the Resurrection. Lent is a season for intense and deep personal and spiritual reflection. Here are games, puzzles and lessons to help kids focus on Lent. Read more at Free Printable Lenten Lessons, Games, Activities

Free Printable Diwali, Rangoli Crafts, Games, Activities

Free Printable Diwali and Rangoli Crafts and Activities Deepavali (also called Diwali, Divali) is a five-day festival celebrated by Hindus and followers of Jainism and Sikhism. Diwali 2011 goes from October 26-October 30 in the western calendar. Diwali is one of the feasts of the goddess Ganesh. Here are free printable Diwali crafts, games and activities. Diwali means 'row' or 'garland of lights' in Sanskrit and is referred to as the 'festival of lights'. Click here for Diwali fun

Free Printable Pesach Games

Originally written for Jewish Purim, this articles provides excellent links for free printable Jewish Pesach - Passover activities. These are Hebrew links and therefore provide great resources for Jews to explore their faith, and non-Jews (gentiles) to get to know Judaism. There are free printable crafts, coloring pages and games, but also Parsha activies, lessons, historical videos and presentations, and much more. Pesach, or Passover falls on the Nissan 15-22 in the Jewish calendar and April 18-26 in the western Gregorian calendar. Mazel Tov! Activities to Celebrate Pesach 

Free Printable St Patricks Day Games, Activities

St. Patrick's Day, March 17 has a silly holiday aspect. Wearing green, the blarney stone, leprechauns, 'Kiss Me, I'm Irish' pins. There was a man and a story behind St. Patricks' Day. Here are lessons and games for St. Paddy's Day. Read on

Free Printable Epiphany Activities and Games

Epiphany, Twelfth Night or Three Kings Day is the major gift-giving holiday in many countries. Epiphany is celebrated on January 6. Here are free printable games, crafts and activities for Epiphany. Read on

Free Printable Christmas Games, Free Online Games

Picture this: the Christmas presents have all been opened, Christmas dinner is nicely settling and just when adults are relaxing, the kids want to play. Now is time to weave a little holiday magic with free printable Christmas puzzles and word games! Read on

Free Printable Bible Mazes, Puzzles, Word Search, Crossword

Free Printable Christmas Bible Story Puzzles, Word Search, Mazes
Looking for free printable Christmas lesson plans for your home school or Christian school? Here are dozens of free printable activities that focus on the real meaning of Christmas. Coloring, mazes, word search, puzzles and lesson plans. Read More