Sunday, June 1, 2025

June Radiant Roundup


Hello friends! Happy June, the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus! There are so many beautiful feasts to celebrate this month, and I'm happy to share some ideas below. Whether you are looking for quick projects to beat summer boredom or need resources for a parish VBS, I hope you find tools to help your kiddos pray, learn, and celebrate!

Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: June 27th



5/29 or 6/1- The Ascension
A great day to celebrate the Four Marks of the Church!*

Or to learn about the differences and similarities between the Ascension and the Assumption!


Anniversary of the death of Servant of God Julia Greeley: June 7th




Our Lady of Perpetual Help: June 27th


St. Peter & Paul: June 29th

Anniversary of the death of Ven. Pierre Toussaint: June 30th

June Books for Catholic Kids
Click here here for a list of great books for feast days and devotions during the month of June!

And its's not a Feast Day, but most schools are out for summer soon! If you are looking for a way to keep your teen or preteen growing and praying this summer, you could try this editable retreat plan!

Happy June! Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!


You can find the links to the monthly Radiant Roundups here:

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June Books for Catholic Kids

June Catholic Kids Book List
Below are a few favorite titles that fit well with devotions and feast days this month! This list contains Amazon Affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, I earn a small commission at no cost to you. I'd also love to encourage you to shop directly with the publisher or with your local bookshop, or try to request these at your local library! I'm sure I've missed some books that would be great for this month, so feel free to add your own recommendations in the comments! You can find my giant list of Catholic Kid Books by topic here.


Feast Days this Month
6/3- St. Charles Lwanga and Companions

6/3- Venerable Patrick Peyton (Anniversary of Death)

6/3- St. Kevin

6/7- Anniversary of the death of Servant of God Julia Greeley 
(she also had a huge devotion to the Sacred Heart!)


6/9- Feast of St. Collum

6/13- St. Anthony of Padua



6/28- Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary


6/30- Anniversary of the death of Ven. Pierre Toussaint


Book Lists By Month:
Click on the images below for book lists organized by feast days and devotions for each month:
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Sunday, May 11, 2025

Habemus Papam! Resources for Pope Leo XIV


 


My students and coworkers really enjoyed this Pope Leo XIV "This or That" style slideshow. There are 10 this or that questions, followed by a slide with the "answer" and additional biographical info. It's a great way to give kids a quick overview of some facts about his life!

Click here for the Slideshow


I made a short matching crossword puzzle if you'd like kids to fill it out as you talk, or have them click through the slides and answer on their own. 
Click here for the answer key



Learn about the symbols in Pope Leo XIV's Coat of Arms using this coloring & info page:

Make sure your praying for our new Pope using these printables:

Make a Papal Miter (video & directions) You can make small ones like this, or use wrapping/butcher paper and create one big enough to wear on your head!

Make a Habemus Papam mini poster or hang up these Papal banners:


You'll be seeing the Papal Insignia and Vatican City Flag everywhere- what do the symbols on this image mean? Learn more from this info page and then color one yourself to decorate with: 
(Art by Kortnee Senn)


Print, color, and frequently pray this kid friendly Prayer for the Pope:
(Art by Kortnee Senn)

(Art by Kortnee Senn)


Learn about the legacy of a few of the past 266 Popes with these Papal Trading Cards:
(Art by Kortnee Senn)
Includes POPE LEO XIII! (Did we predict the next Papal name in We Have a Pope? Maybe!)


And it's still a perfect time to read my book We Have a Pope. 
We Have a Pope is a picture book that shares with kids the legacy of the Papacy beginning with St. Peter, the central role of the Holy Spirit in guiding the Church, and step-by-step of what happens during a Conclave. You can learn more about it, see some inside views, and read reviews in this post.
Amazon hasn't been able to keep it in stock (so sorry!) but it is shipping immediately from my publisher St. Paul Center AND they are offering free shipping (through June) with code BOGNER2025.

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