Let's Celebrate

To understand how All Saints Day and All Souls Day celebrate the Communion of Saints

The children will demonstrate their understanding of the Communion of Saints.

• Poster paper
• Crayons and markers
• Party decorations
• Food and drink (whatever the group decides to bring)
• Paper cups, plates, and plasticware
• Invitations

• Say to the children: On All Saints Day and All Souls Day, we remember that we are members of the People of God.
• Invite the children to share ways they like to celebrate special days. Ask them to discuss the things they do on birthdays and other holidays.
• Ask the children how they would like to celebrate All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Write a list of ideas on poster paper.
• Ask the children to think of games, songs, food, and people they'd like to invite for the celebration. Suggest they create invitations for certain members of the parish.
• Have the children create a list of items they will need for the party and who will be in charge of bringing food, plates, and plasticware.
• Before the party, ask the children to find stories about their favorite saints and encourage them to share them with the group at the start of the party.

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Plan the party a week prior to teaching this session.

Be aware that some children will have allergies to certain foods.