Free Printable Lent Activities for Catholics, Protestant Christians, Orthodox, Copts

The Catholic observances of lent begins each year with the Imposition of the Ashes on Ash Wednesday, which in the western calendar for 2013 will begin on February 13. Other Christians observe Lent including Orthodox, Copts and some protestants. Lent begins a 40 day journey of fasting, acts of mercy and spiritual pilgrimage. We try to live, in our poor humble human way, in solidarity with Our Lord as he fasted in the desert for 40 days and made his final pilgrimage to Jerusalem. A Roman cross, torture and crucifixion awaited Him. But so did the glory of Easter, the Resurrection. Lent is a season for intense and deep personal and spiritual reflection. Looking for free printable activities to teach kids about lent and Christian Easter? Read more Lent Printables and Catholic Activities

Free Printable Saints Coloring Pages for Orthodox New Year

On September 1, the Orthodox Christian church celebrates the New Year. I've just found a lovely blog today, called Waltzing Matilda, that features a whole collection of free printable Catholic saints organized in order of the Catholic liturgical and saints feast day calendar. The Orthodox church honors many of the same saints. Print these free coloring pages for All Saints' Day. This blog features beautiful hand drawn images. Free Printable Catholic Saints Coloring Pages for All Saints Day 

Free Printable St. Nicholas Day Crafts and Activities

To mark the Orthodox New Year celebrated Sept. 1, here are free printable St. Nicholas activities. St. Nicholas is a patron saint of many Orthodox churches. December 6 marks his Feast Day. Nicholas was a 4th century bishop in Asia Minor and is the patron saint of Russia and Holland. Here are free printable St. Nicholas activities for your family, homeschool, religious education classes and Catholic school students. Explore St. Nicholas the man, the legend, the bishop and the saint. Free Printable St. Nicholas Day Crafts and Activities