We first set the table in preparation for the "Knights" arrival.
After the opening prayer, Bible memory shout, and a wonderful story about St. Ambrose, the boy's got started on their helmet of "hope". This was such a cool and easy craft!!
The helmet pattern is found at the Clevenland Museum of Art. To get to it, click on the link. Next click on "Art to go", then "elementary school", then "Cool Knights". Great craft!!
We struggled with a game/activity for the virtue of "hope" this month. Because of the cold weather here, and the early darkness this time of year, an outdoor activity would be tough. We finally decided on a treasure hunt, since we "hope" to reach our treasure of Heaven someday! We started out by creating little treasure "clues", then put them in balloons. We also put blank strips in balloons, so the boys wouldn't be able to tell which ones had clues and which ones didn't. :)
There were 4 "stops" in their journey to their "treasure". There are 5 boys in our group, so for each stop we blew up 5 balloons. We numbered the balloons, so that the boys would be able to pop them in order of their "stops". Then we threw them on the floor! When the game started, the boys each grabbed a balloon with the #1. Their goal was to pop their balloon, and see which boy got the clue. It was really exciting to hear the boy's yell "I GOT A CLUE, I GOT A CLUE!". Each clue led them on a hunt, then they would go back to the balloons and get the next clue.
Their first "stop" was Mary. The clue stated " Your journey begins with the hope of a Savior. Find Mary and pray 1 Hail Mary."
Their second "stop" was the crucifix. The clue stated "Your journey continues at the feet of Christ, where our Savior willingly died for us, so we may have eternal life. Find the crucifix and pray an "Act of Faith."
Their 3rd "stop" took them to Calvary. The clue stated "Next on your journey is Calvary, where Christ was crucified. Find the picture of Calvary. Pray an "Act of Hope."
The last clue stated "Final stop on your journey ~ find your treasure in the clouds of Heaven." K cut out a cloud from poster board, and I created these sweet bags. They are the perfect size for carrying their Blue Knight member books, and other goodies.
Then, it was time for snacks. St. Ambrose is the patron saint of bee keepers, so K and E created these awesome Hunny Bee Cookies from Family Fun! E added faces and stingers!! :)
The boys all had such a good time!!
