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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)
About the Immaculate Heart of Mary {5 First Saturdays}
She promised that, whoever would ever does this, would be given at the hour of his death, the graces necessary for salvation. |
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.
Second:
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 in which they have finished the requirements.
Choose the one(s) you like best for your situation: You may also like the simple coloring page in the file.
Use it as a craft if you wish!
Want to be creative?! After printing out the 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.
Or have the kids color a simple paper plate with “rays of light”. Then color the hearts on the chart. Now cut out the hearts and glue them to the plate.
Then glue on the months into the rays around the hearts. As they finish the months the kids can mark, highlight, 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 a holy mindset. Hang them in a prominent spot so they can serve as a good remember as the months pass.
After they have completed the requirements:
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 from the PDF file.
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