In the last week of lent we have been doing pisanki – decorating eggs with the wax reserve technique. This art I have learned with help of the Ukrainian gift shop. Here is a brief instruction how to do pysanka. We have been decorating Easter …
Read MoreGood Friday
Anthem We glory in your cross, O Lord,and praise and glorify your holy resurrection;for by virtue of your cross joy has come to the whole world. May God be merciful to us and bless us,show us the light of his countenance, and come to us. …
Read MoreHoly Thursday – The Last Supper
On this day we remember how Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and celebrated Pasha (Passover) for the last time before his death on the cross. At night he was also betrayed by one of his disciples. Today in Church there is a tradition …
Read MoreSacred Heart Devotion
Every first Friday of the month is devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Salt Dough Hearts In the last days we have made hearts (among other things) out of salt dough. See the instructions below. Salt Dough Recipe 1 cup salt2-3 cups …
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More selfmade Google Doodles with Jesus
Here are two more creations with Jesus Christ on Google! Hier zwei weitere Kreationen mit Jesus Christus auf Google! One is for the Lord’s Last Supper and the other one is for Easter. Eine ist für das Letzte Abendmahl und das andere für Ostern. Click …
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Annunciation Day
The greatest moment in history! The angel of God announces the birth of Jesus Christ to Mary. God becomes flesh and lives among us. This is the beginning of Mary’s pregnancy. She is mother of our Lord. Annunciation Day is on the 25th of March. …
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St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock
Zum Gedenktag des hl. Patricks haben wir wiedermal einen Shamrock gebastelt. Der heilige Patrick nutzte das Kleeblatt um den Leuten die Heilige Dreifaltigkeit zu erklären. Zur Feier des Tages haben wir auch Scones (englisches Teegebäck) gebacken. Im Buch Mein grosses Buch der Heiligen und Namenspatrone …
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St. Joseph’s Day – Book and Colouring Sheet
On the 19th of March is Saint Joseph’s day. Saint Joseph was the bride of Mary and foster father of Jesus, our Lord. He is also patron saint for numerous things (see image below). We have been colouring in a picture picturing the holy family. …
Read MoreSt. Patricks Day – Shamrock and Scones
On Saint Patrick’s we’ve created shamrocks again. Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the people. To celebrate the day we also baked some scones (see recipe) and heard the short story about Saint Patrick. Here are some more books about Saint …
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Christopher Columbus
We’ve been learning about the explorer Christopher Columbus and watched a video featuring his life and expeditions. A useful website on BBC Primary History, for learning about Christopher Columbus: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/christopher_columbus/
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