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I think it's Irene's Stations of the Cross you all are thinking of...someone have a link or something???
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Hi Victoria,
Here is what you're looking for . . . and thanks for the heads up to those who directed me to this thread!  I'll copy an old CCM post below. I can't wait to see how much my 3yo enjoys our Stations of the Cross boxes this year.
Stations of the Cross Box
A few days ago, someone asked for ideas for Lent. My husband came up with the following idea for making a Stations of the Cross Box to help keep our children’s interest while we prayed a few years ago. I think our oldest was 3 at the time and her sister was almost 2. He took a shoe box and put small objects that symbolize each station in the box. The children pull out the appropriate object to hold during that station. Our kids really look forward to praying with their boxes each Lent.
Station 1 Jesus is Condemned to Death -- a string to represent the rope used to tie Jesus’ hands
Station 2 Jesus Carries His Cross -- a small cross (ours is a small two-inch needlework children’s cross)
Station 3 Jesus Falls the First Time -- Joe put three band-aids in the box to represent Jesus’ three falls. He explained it to my toddler (almost 2 at the time) as band-aids for Jesus, who fell down and “hurt the knee”. She really identified with that and went around all that Lent talking in her baby voice about how Jesus fell and “hurt the knee”. It was really cute.
Station 4 Jesus Meets His Mother Mary -- a plastic rosary to represent the Blessed Mother
Station 5 Simon Helps Jesus -- small wooden heart painted red to represent Simon’s generous help in carrying the cross.
Station 6 Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus -- Joe took a rectangular piece of white fabric (cut from one of his old undershirts, actually) and drew the face of Jesus on it
Station 7 Jesus Falls the Second Time -- see Station 3
Station 8 Jesus Comforts the Women of Jerusalem -- a tissue for their tears
Station 9 Jesus Falls the Third Time -- see Station 3
Station 10 Jesus is Stripped of His Garments -- a small square of purple felt to represent His purple cloak
Station 11 Jesus is Nailed to the Cross -- a large nail
Station 12 Jesus Dies on the Cross -- a crucifix
Station 13 Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross -- a laminated holy card depicting Michelangelo’s Pieta
Station 14 Jesus is Buried -- a stone to represent the stone rolled in front of the tomb
I was so impressed with my husband’s idea that I was tempted to market the idea to Catholic book and gift shops, but I wouldn’t know where to begin. So I’ve just shared it with friends along the way.
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And while I'm at it, here is our own homemade version of the Resurrection Eggs. I bought plastic eggs in 6 bright colors and 6 pastel colors. These are the eggs we do an egg hunt with at our house on Easter morning. It's not until we get to my parents' house after Mass that the girls participate in a larger hunt with their cousins and lots of eggs and candy.
Resurrection Eggs
1. Palm branch. Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
2. 3 dimes. Judas’ betrayal and the 30 pieces of silver.
3. Piece of soap. Washing of Disciples’ feet.
4. Paper with praying hands. Garden of Gethsemane.
5. Rope. Jesus’ arrest.
6. 3 nails. Nails in Jesus’ hands and feet.
7. Small cross. Crucifixion.
8. Black inside the egg (colored with Sharpie marker). Darkness from noon to 3 pm.
9. Stone. Stone rolled away from the tomb.
10. Empty egg. Empty tomb and resurrection.
11. Small white lace angel. Resurrection, angel at tomb.
12. Cotton Ball. Jesus ascends into heaven.
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 Thanks, Irene! Fabulous! 
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Irene, you should write an article on this. It is incredible!
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alicegunther wrote:
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Actually I let an acquaintance include an abbreviated version of the Stations of the Cross Box idea in an article for Faith and Family Magazine a few years ago. I'm so glad that other families have enjoyed this great idea too. It really has been a blessing to our family all these years!
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I've enjoyed this thread a lot...Thanks to you all for the great ideas. I just thought I'd post this craft that does NOT require me leaving the house to buy any supplies!
Crown of Thorns craft
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jdostalik wrote:
I've enjoyed this thread a lot...Thanks to you all for the great ideas. I just thought I'd post this craft that does NOT require me leaving the house to buy any supplies!
Crown of Thorns craft |
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Great one! Except I'd still have to go out and buy toothpicks!!!
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I love this crown of thorns -- sounds perfect for doing after we get back from Mass/ashes tomorrow! Thanks Jennifer!
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Irene,
I wanted you to know that your Stations of the Cross box continues to inspire and bless.
Our Catholic hs group will use it this Friday. Each child will put together a S of the C box.
We'll be reading Stations of the Cross by the Andrews sisters and meeting at the retreat center for stations of the cross outside in the courtyard.
Thank you, once again.
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teachingmom wrote:
Stations of the Cross Box
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It occurred to me when making the Resurrection Eggs this year with dd's Little Flower's group, that the Stations of the Cross would fit well into an egg carton for 18 eggs (instead of the standard 12). This would separate the Stations well.
God grant us a Blessed Lent.
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