How to Commemorate the Precious Blood of Jesus with Kids

Celebrating the Precious Blood of Jesus with Children

The month of July is dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus. It is a special time to reflect on the sacrificial love of Christ and His offering for our salvation. Celebrating this feast with children can be both educational and fun, helping them understand its significance in a tangible way. Here are some engaging activities to mark this important day:

1. Decorate Your Own Chalice Gluing Activity

A hands-on craft activity is a great way to start. Create a “decorate your own chalice” project where children can use various materials to design their chalice. Here’s how you can do it:

Materials Needed:

• Printable chalice template 
• Glue sticks or liquid glue
• Other decorative items

Instructions:

1. Print or cut out chalice shapes from cardstock.
2. Provide the children with glue and decorative items.
3. Let them decorate their chalices, encouraging creativity and personal expression.
4. Once finished, display the chalices as a reminder of the significance of the Precious Blood.

2. Play Mass: Pretend You’re the Priest

Role-playing is a fantastic way to help children understand and appreciate the rituals of the Mass. By pretending to be the priest, they can learn about the consecration and the transformation of wine into the Precious Blood of Jesus.

Instructions:

1. Set up a small table as an altar.
2. Use a toy chalice and provide a piece of bread or a cracker to represent the host and some grape juice for the wine.
3. Walk the children through the steps of the Mass, focusing on the consecration. Explain that the priest, through the power of Jesus, turns the wine into the Precious Blood.
4. Let the children take turns playing the role of the priest, helping them to feel involved and understand the significance of the Eucharist.

3. Drink Grape Juice

To make the experience even more tangible, provide grape juice for the children to drink, symbolizing the Precious Blood of Jesus. 

Conclusion

Celebrating the Feast of the Precious Blood of Jesus with children can be a meaningful and enriching experience. Through activities like decorating chalices, playing Mass, and drinking grape juice, children can learn about the deep spiritual significance of this feast in a way that is engaging and memorable. These activities not only teach them about the rituals and symbols of the Catholic faith but also help them to understand and appreciate the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

What are some ways in which your family honors the Precious Blood of Jesus in the month of July? Comment below.