"Do not yield to discouragement in the face of difficulties and do not abandon yourselves to false solutions which often seem the easiest way to overcome problems. Do not be afraid to make a commitment, to face hard work and sacrifice, to choose the paths that demand fidelity and constancy, humility and dedication. Be confident in your youth and its profound desires for happiness, truth, beauty and genuine love! Live fully this time in your life so rich and so full of enthusiasm."
"Let us look with greater hope to the future; let us encourage one another on our journey."
~ Papa Benedict XVI

Saturday, September 28, 2019

All Saints Day - Shall We Play a Game?

I used to use the old stand by games.  Those games you scour the internet for and use year after year.  We find them on Catholic Blogs, websites, and the like and they are good when you're starting out. I will link some sites below for you to check out.  There are some great game ideas out there, especially if your little ones are all little. But, our kids have gotten older. Our guest lists have changed. So what's a mom to do?

Scour the internet, of course

There are sites for All Saints Day games, food, and costume ideas.  Use them as you get started but once you grow beyond the basics (or if you're adventurous right now) there are a plethora of games out there just waiting for an All Saints' Day make-over.  I headed to carnival games and party games and found a treasure trove of ideas to start with.  (No worries, we will get back to that saint list of yours tomorrow.)

For now, make a list of games that seem appropriate for the age group you're shooting for. You won't use them all, but it will give you options and future games.
Also, don't stray too far - yes, there are some good leads to other lists but follow at your own risk.  This is the internet... user beware.
Check out:

Sites that share All Saints Day ideas


Sites that offer game suggestions you'll need to work a little harder on


Tomorrow? Matching saints and games


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