Clara, Author at Holy Heroes

10 (kid-inspiring) Ways to Pray the Stations of the Cross

by Clara | Mar 5, 2020 | Holy Heroes, Lenten Adventure, Product Highlight

During Lent, the tradition of praying the Stations of the Cross on Fridays is a way for Catholics to slow down and focus on the Passion of Christ. Through these fourteen stations, we can reflect on the agony and suffering that Jesus underwent in order to bring...

The St. Blaise Blessing of Throats [2 coloring pages]

by Clara | Jan 30, 2020 | Free Stuff, Mass Prep for Mommies, Meditations & Encouragement

The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Blaise with the Blessing of the Throats. According to the Book of Blessings: The annual blessing of throats is a traditional sign of the struggle against illness in the life of the Christian. This blessing is ordinarily given...

Have You Sent Your Angel to Mass? [bi-lingual coloring download]

by Clara | Dec 9, 2019 | Free Stuff, Meditations & Encouragement, Uncategorized

Did you know you can send your angel to Holy Mass to pray for you? When we tell most parents this, they are shocked they had not heard of this beautiful practice earlier! And children are inspired with wonder when they think of it: All the Heavenly Host of...

Blessings for Advent & Christmas [free downloads]

by Clara | Dec 4, 2019 | Advent Adventure, Meditations & Encouragement

Blessings are a beautiful way to celebrate the liturgical season. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “Blessings consist of prayer, Scripture, and sometimes a special ritual sign” (1668). Blessings can be prayed by anyone who has...

Use these in Advent AND Christmas!

by Clara | Nov 19, 2019 | Advent Adventure, Mass Prep for Mommies, Product Highlight

There are many ways you can to prepare during Advent to celebrate the coming of Baby Jesus on Christmas morning! However, many of the Advent resources and programs just end on December 24th…and you are left to complete the Christmas season on your own. Kinda...