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Family Resources

- Family & Youth
  - Family Resources
  - Youth Resources
Today's Readings
- Monday of the Sixth Week of Easter
  
  Reading I Acts 16:11-15
  Responsorial Psalm 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b
  Gospel Jn 15:26—16:4a
Explore the world- online
EarthCams:
Explore EarthCam to see what the weather is like in different places around the world.
- Times Square, New York
- Horseshoe Falls, Niagara Falls
- Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
- Mauritius
- Pattaya Beach, Thailand
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada:
"Take a peek and see what our fascinating fish are up to from home! We have four live cameras set up so you can get a little bit of the aquarium experience, wherever you are!" "Choose a tank to watch!"
Monteray Bay Aquarium:
"Experience the wonder of the ocean no matter where you are."
Live feeds from 10am-10pm
- Sharks
- Sea Otters
- Open Sea
Zoo Animal Live-Streams:
Viewers control the camera!
(not all animal streams are on all the time)
Online Games to Play Remotely (for free)

Codenames - Two teams compete by each having a "spymaster" giving one-word clues that can point to multiple words on the board. The other players on the team attempt to guess their team's words while avoiding the words of the other team. Click here for instructions

Jeopardy - Contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers, and must phrase their responses in the form of questions.

Skribble.io - A free multiplayer drawing and guessing game. Select Create a Private Room, and send the link to friends and family!

Crafts

This Little Light of Mine

Create some tissue paper "stained glass" candle holders for tea lights or battery opperated candles.

Instructions here!

Source: www.catholicicing.com/

Resurrection Garden

While this craft looks kind of difficult, it is easy to make. This is a great way to help your kids learn the Easter story!

Instructions here

Source: www.farmwifecrafts.com

Pentecost Sundae

"Such an easy way to celebrate- no prep, just serving time and delicious celebration of Pentecost Sunday with your kids!"

Recipe Here

Weekly Family Activity

Every Monday check back for an activity that can be done as a family.
Saints Colouring Book

Thanks to RealLifeAtHome we have Saints Colouring Books available at St. Mary's & Sacred Heart!
Kids Bulletins
Importance of Prayer as a Family

"Family prayer enables parents to pass on their Christian faith to their children, promotes family unity and supports expressions of faith outside the home."