The feasts of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary often fall on the first Friday and Saturdays in June and this year is no different. So I wanted to share a few files that I pulled out of a dusty old folder which I had saved on my old computer. (Don't worry I "dusted" them off! ;-) )
A devotion to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary was a BIG DEAL years ago. Now (at least in my area) these special days often seem to be overlooked and even forgotten. I've heard of schools that take time off from teaching to have the kids go to Mass every First Friday. That's sooo awesome!! It's wonderful to see some schools do that! But if your kids are not lucky enough to go to a school that holds such a monumental sense of importance for First Friday or if you homeschool like me you need to be sure your kids understand the importance of going to Mass on First Friday, as well as, First Saturday.
Here are the promises made by Jesus and Mary:| About the Sacred Heart of Jesus {9 First Fridays} The authentic texts as found in the writings of St. Margaret Mary: (Jesus said)
{5 First Saturdays}
Our Lady of Fatima asked that, in reparation for sins committed against her Immaculate Heart, on the first Saturday of five consecutive months the Catholic:
She promised that, whoever would ever does this, would be given at the hour of his death, the graces necessary for salvation.
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Isn't that AWESOME!!!! Wow! What a gift Jesus and Mary have offered us! Most people would do these things if it meant they would win the lotto and these promises are far better than winning money! So we need to teach a devotion of the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart to our children!
But please explain to the kids that finishing the requirements that Jesus and Mary asked does not mean we can do whatever we want and still get into heaven. A person must still try very hard to be good. These promises are Jesus and Mary's extra help to those who complete the tasks. They are not a heavenly assurance.
An Activity to Get Kids Interested and Motivated
I know that getting kids motivated can be a little difficult. So I made a few things to help you.
First:Here is a printable of the promises: Read these promises to the kids and explain what they mean.
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Here are a few printables for the kids. With these printables, the kids can create a chart to keep track of the First Fridays and First Saturdays which they have finished the requirements.
Choose the one(s) you like best for your situation:
You may also like to a simple coloring page
What to do:
After printing out the above pages (one set for each child) have the kids color the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts on the chart(s). They can also decorate them with whatever they want (stickers, glitter, or other fun items) Then as the months pass they can mark to months that they were successful at completing the requirements.
Then glue on the months into the rays around the hearts. As they finish the months the kids can mark, high-light, or decorate the ones that they have completed.
These charts and crafts will help them to remember to go to Mass and pray with a prepared heart and holy spirit. Hang them in a prominent spot so they can serve as a good remember as the months pass.
After they have finished the requirements for 5 First Saturdays and/or the 9 First Fridays then you may award them a certificate of completion:
You can have a big ceremony if you like!
But be sure to invite Jesus and Mary to the party!!
God Bless!
~Jennifer
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beautiful merci beaucoup
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! Perfect way to encourage our family goal of making the 9 First Fridays this year. Thank you!!
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