St. Faustina Kowalska, known as the Apostle of Divine Mercy, was a Polish nun who received visions of Jesus and faithfully recorded them in her diary. She had a deep devotion to the Divine Mercy and a mission to remind the world of God’s boundless love and forgiveness. Her feast day is a wonderful opportunity to grow in trust in God’s mercy, especially with children.
Here are some simple, hands-on, and family-friendly ways to celebrate her feast day!
Enjoy Our Printables
Bring St. Faustina’s story to life with our coloring page and a Divine Mercy prayer journal! Encourage them to decorate the prayer journal with drawings and stickers. Inside, they can follow the prayers and prompt reflections.
Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
A meaningful activity for the feast day is to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet together. You can guide kids through the prayers using a rosary. This is a beautiful way to help them participate in St. Faustina’s mission and grow in trust in God’s mercy.
Enjoy St. Faustina-Inspired Treats
Celebrate with Polish food or Divine Mercy-themed desserts! Here are a few ideas:
- Polish Favorites – Pierogi, kielbasa, or poppy seed treats to honor St. Faustina’s heritage.
- Divine Mercy Sundaes – Layer red and blue toppings like sprinkles or berries over vanilla ice cream to represent the rays of Divine Mercy.
