Early in the Lenten season, one of the activities we did with our local Catholic homeschooling group was to make a crown of thorns for each family. The children filled their wreaths with toothpicks, to represent the thorns on Christ's crown. Then, all during Lent as they made sacrifices and performed acts of mercy, they were able to remove a thorn from the crown and replace it with a flower. The goal is to have a wreath of flowers by Easter. The boys have been so excited doing their good deeds and sacrifices all during Lent to fill in the wreath. We've had lots of sharing and room cleaning these last few weeks.
What a wonderful, tangible lesson - I love it. We're going to do this next year with Liam - and I imagine it will be a good reminder for all of us. Thanks SO much for the idea. (You're a great Mommy!)
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great idea! I'll have to put it in my folder and pull it out to do with my Easter "cookies" that turn out like the empty tomb! Having kids is so much fun.........
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