Happy Halloween

My older kids will volunteer this afternoon at around 3:30 in Church.  Then at 6:30 pm, we will all go “Trunk or Treat”.
My kids will be Goliath (6 feet 17 year old teen), David (8 year old boy), St. George the Dragon Slayer, St. Dymphna,  an angel, a cardinal, a knight crusader.
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Last Minute Catholic Costumes

I have just finished on article on how to make home-made Costumes for your Catholic Halloween Event.  Please read it here.
Last Minute Home-made Catholic Halloween Costume

Last Minute Halloween Costumes for Catholics

 
 
 
The  Youth Group, the pre-teens to teenagers helped out.  After the trunk or treat, the youth group stayed for a bonfire and fellowship.
 
 
They lit some candles and did a procession around the perimeter of the Church.  It was chilly and beautiful.  
 
 
We were very much unprepared for the event but we did not want our [...]

Getting Ready for Halloween – A Catholic Perspective

 
 
 
Like any Christian parent, we avoid scary costumes and activities for the children. We let them enjoy Halloween by dressing up and pretending to be someone or something they like, party with their friends and munch those sweet treats all week long. We focus on “All Saint’s Day and All Soul’s Day” and recite our prayers for [...]