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The place for a beautiful Mass kit is Our Father's House. My sisters have this for their children and it's so lovely a child can't help but be reverent with them -- they are so like the real thing, just in miniature. Pricey, but worth it!
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Glenn wrote:
Does anybody know where I could purchase a children's Mass kit for my children to use? They love to pretend they are celebrating Mass.
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You can buy it at Our Father's House
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Another source that you can buy Mass kit pieces individually is By Way of the Family.
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What a great idea about the easel and flipchart! My son's atrium teacher is expecting triplets (yeah) so I am not sure he will have CGS this year. I need to start gathering new ideas and resources if I am supplementing more at home.
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jenngm67 wrote:
| The place for a beautiful Mass kit is Our Father's House. My sisters have this for their children and it's so lovely a child can't help but be reverent with them -- they are so like the real thing, just in miniature. Pricey, but worth it! |
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The Mass kits at Our Father's House are exceptionally beautiful, but I just thought I would share an idea for those of you who might like to save a bit of money. Today, we attended a Catholic Family Conference run by the Apostolate for Family Consecration, along with the Sisters of Life and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. The whole day was incredible, but one of the things that impressed me the most was the crafts. My nine year old daughter made an entire Mass Kit out of plain, everday items we all have around the house. Yet, it was stunningly beautiful! I would need to send pictures for you to really get a good idea, but I will attempt to describe it in case any of you might be inspired to attempt a similar project:
First, the children wrapped the lid and the bottom of a large shoebox in plain white paper. This created a handy storage box, not to mention a perfect base for a toy Altar. My daughter embellished this with a bright red cross and the words, "Holy, Holy, Holy, God of Power and Might." I am not sure if this was instructed, or if it was her own idea.
Next they made a Chalice with a 3 1/2 inch plastic circle for a base (not sure what the plastic circle is, but carboard might work), a stem formed by six inches of sturdy wrapping paper tube, and a top made from what looks like a smooth plastic margarine tub. The whole thing is spray painteed gold both inside and out and looks incredible! I cannot believe what a little spray paint can do to transform mundane items into something great.
A Paten was made out of a plastic plate, about an inch and a half deep, with a bit more detail than most plastic plates (nice rings around the edges to form a design). Drenched with a coat of gold spray paint, it's the nicest little paten you've ever seen!
They made both a Purificator and a Corporal out of two rectangular shaped dinner napkins, upon which the children drew a small red cross. The Friars showed them the proper way to fold both of these altar linens and explained the proper use of them. They spread the napkins out and refolded them to look distinct from one another.
Finally, they created a Pall out of a seven inch square of cardboard wrapped in the same white paper as the "altar" box. Each child drew a small red cross on his or her Pall, and it looks incredible when placed on top of the homemade chalice.
By the way, the box that is used as a toy altar can double as a toy Tabernacle as well, and the Friars had the children decorate the inside with a picture of the Divine Mercy under which my daughter drew a broken host with drops of blood dripping into a Chalice. A printout of the names of all the items in the kit is taped to the inside of the lid, so the children will not forget them. As you can see, this was truly a great project!
It may not be as lovely as the Mass Kits available online, but my daughter could not be happier with it if it cost a hundred dollars! Leave it to the Friars to come up with something so great for the kids. I would love to know who planned this craft. A little ingenuity goes a long way!
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HOw wonderful!!! What great ideas. Thanks for sharing this, Alice. Isn't just beautiful how religious who take a vow of poverty can be so creative out of almost nothing?
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These are such beautiful Mass kits, and what creative ideas for making your own! Thank you!
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