My Responsibili-Tree

My Responsibili-Tree Start by downloading the Worksheet for this activity below.  Instruct each family member to write their faith responsibilities on each leaf.  These can be different for each person.  Some examples would be: prayer before meals, at bedtime, or...

Fake or For Real

Fake or For Real You will need several pairs of items that look alike but are different. Examples: two containers of “sugar,” where one is salt; two “diamond” rings, where one is a fake; two capped containers of “water,” where one contains white vinegar. Show the...

The Gift

The Gift Gather the family and show them a beautifully wrapped package with a large bow on top. Pick one of the children to give it to and ask them to come forward and open it. When the child stands up, suddenly pretend that you shouldn’t give the gift. Be fearful and...

A Fruity Puzzle

A Fruity Puzzle Make a puzzle out of a picture of a piece of fruit or a fruit grouping. You can make the puzzle as simple or as elegant as you would like. The simplest would be to find a picture of fruit in the weekly store flyers and cut it into random or puzzle-like...

Domino Game

Domino Game For this activity, you can use dominos or any toy that can be set up like a domino chain. You can even use boxes of pudding or other food products. Set up the chain of items. The family can help. Once all of the items have been arranged, just sit and look...

Be Like Samuel

Be Like Samuel Begin by reading the story in the Bible where Hannah chooses for her son to be raised by priests of the temple so that he can rise to greatness. After the story, give each family member of the group a ball of clay or modeling compound. Explain that your...