Our Little Saints' Club had a "John the Baptist Water Day." The children splashed in baby pools, threw water balloons, washed and scrubbed toy vehicles, played on the slip and slide, ate popsicles, and tried to free small toys that were frozen in giant cubes of ice. Most importantly, we talked about John the Baptist and the Sacrament of Baptism. We even had a mock Baptism in the baby pool.... complete with a "priest" and "godparents" and "parents" and a baby doll! Each child received a John the Baptist prayer card. (We are making prayer books this summer. At each play date the children will receive a new card for their books.) Miraculously, the ominous skies never produced the storms that were forecast. Thank you God.... and thank you Fouts family for hosting. What a great morning!
At dinner tonight we talked with the boys about how John the Baptist lived in the wilderness and ate locusts and wild honey. We enjoyed honey on our rolls. For dessert we had delicious grasshopper parfaits (inspired by the ladies at Catholic Cuisine and by my friends at this morning's playdate). What a yummy way to celebrate!
Did you know that we only celebrate the birthdays of two saints? They are Mary, the Mother of God and John the Baptist. For all of the other saints we commemorate a feast day, which is the day they died.
We are really enjoying celebrating the liturgical year as a family and with our friends! This is what being Church is all about!
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