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Summer is in full swing and it’s an incredible opportunity to explore and live out our faith in unique, inspiring and deep ways! Take a look at these suggestions and get planning! May the Lord pull you closer to His Most Sacred Heart this summer!
17 Fun Catholic Things to Do This Summer
1. Go for a night time Rosary walk with flashlights
Add to the fun with glow-in-the-dark Rosaries from Kolbe & Co.!!!
2. Eucharistic Adoration and ice cream afterwards
Kids adjusting to the summer routine? Get help with the Super Mom Bundle from Sara at To Jesus Sincerely! Sara also created a Super Brain activity pack for children struggling with regulating emotions. This tools could really improve your summer!
3. Color Scripture and Saint quotes
For older kids, teens and adults get some fun coloring pages here!
For younger children, check Just Love Prints’ activity packs!
4. Combine the Bible and Breakfast
This fun book from Colleen Pressprich: God the Father’s Love is brand new and has the perfect 5 minute activities that include reading and discussion questions!
Add some toys and resources from Friends of the Faith so they can use their imagination afterwards!
5. Design a prayer space!
Create a prayer garden (plant some Mary garden flowers and dedicate a space for an outdoor statue).
Create a prayer corner or space in your home with decor from Small Things Great Love and Sketch and Sentiment*
*like this idea, but looking for a different style? Check out this soon to be released product from Kidderbug Kreations.
6. Start a Prayer Journal!
For kids, use Be Yourself: a Catholic Journal for Girls or Be Yourself: a Catholic Journal for Boys
For older teens an adults, grab a fun journal from Be a Heart.
Don’t forget to add stamps from Arma Dei and stickers from Roses for Heaven, Sweet Little Ones and Just Love Prints.
Not sure what to write in a prayer journal? Get some guidance and prompts here!
7. Bake a treat or cook a meal that is liturgically inspired!
Check out His Girl Sunday for some recipes!
Like Instagram? Check out this reel with a cupcake idea and this reel that talks about this post!
8. Visit a retirement home!
Do you know of a retirement home in your area for elderly nuns or priests? Perhaps go to visit them since they don’t have big families. You can simply sit and talk or maybe lead a game of BINGO!
9. Design an outfit based on the feast of a Saint or just sport some Catholic gear!
Kids will love the Catholic Crock Charms from Home by Washington
Moms love Prayer Wine Chocolate apparel.
Men may appreciate this trucker hat. Women young and old will love a new tee from Nichole Lanthier
10. Have fun with Catholic arts and crafts!
Be a Heart has an activity kit bundle!
Catholic Scratch Art books are heading out at the end of July from Epiphany Catholic Co.
11. Have a bonfire the night before John the Baptist’s Feast day
Like the idea of gather friends for a fun event based around our faith? Plan a Prayer Wine Chocolate gathering with this guide!
12. Listen to inspiration music and Saint stories
The Hallow App has content for all ages! My 7 year old daughter loves listening to the Saint stories. I enjoy the daily readings and reflections, as well as some of the courses they offer!
13. Catholic cross-word puzzles and more!
In the U.S. Saint Kateri’s Feast Day is July 14th. Bonnie Way’s book Canadian Saints Activity Book is fantastic all around and has an entire section dedicated to Saint Kateri!
The Canadian Saints is good for older children who can read. If you are children still learning to read and write, check out the books and downloads from Friends of the Faith!
14. Learn a new skill
Learn to embroider with one of Happy Nest Home Goods embroidery kits!!!
The “Fiat” pattern is perfect for beginners–even children! This kit will help you to create a beautiful work of art for your home or to give as a gift. The delightful design is sure to become a cherished heirloom and help your family decorate for years to come!
15. Visit a Shrine, Cathedral or Basilica
Bring along a fun activity book written for these unique field trips! The Little Pilgrim has fantastic books that will make the trip more meaningful!
16. Read a Catholic Book
Voyage Comics and Publishing has a great variety of Catholic Classics and comic books! My rising 7th grader enjoys the comics and I love their classic Saint stories book. Younger children will enjoy The Creator’s Love Story written by our friend in the UK, Madeleine Carroll.
If you are looking for more adult options, check out Claire Dwyer’s book This Present Paradise and Allison Gingras’ Encountering Faith.
17. Encourage play with Catholic Toys!
Give baby a sensory blanket from Kidderbug Kreations,* work on fine motor skills with toys from Saintly Heart, explore more toys like a Mass kit and dolls from Shining Light Dolls.
*more ideas here!
Do you like some of these ideas? Do you like all of them? Write them down on this free printable from Little Things Great Love!
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