Catholic Kids Corner
Did you know that October is the Month of the Rosary? Maybe you prayed the Rosary at school or with your family during October. The Rosary is a good way to pray and it helps us to think about Jesus’ life. Below you will find instructions to make your own Rosary Chaplet. Soon it will be Advent, the time when we prepare for Jesus coming at Christmas. Check how much you know about Advent with our Advent Quiz!
Advent Quiz: True or False?
Easy Rosary for Kids You will need:
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Pipe Cleaners Beads Scissors
1. Advent means Christmas.
Start by stringing 10 beads onto a pipe cleaner. This is super easy for everyone, especially small children, because pipe cleaners are stiff so the stringing is easy. Bring the pipe cleaner around in a circle and twist it shut.
on one more bead for the “Our 3. String Father”. 4. Cut off the extra piece of Pipe Cleaner
2. The first Sunday of Advent begins a new Church year. 3. An Advent calendar counts down the days until Christmas. 4. Advent lasts six weeks. 5. Advent means coming. Answers! 1. False, 2. True, 3. True, 4. False, 5. True
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and twist it around to make the cross. For step-by step photos scan the QR code or visit
catholicicing.com/2011/03/easy-rosary-craft-for-kids/ Catholic Shop
Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary
494 Grey St Hamilton East Phone: 07 856 6486 www. rosamystica.co.nz Opening hours: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm Thur & Fri
- after Mass on 1st Sunday of the month and for special events in the Church calendar
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