We have a new Pope! Here are some activities for kids about Pope Francis that they can do so they can learn more about him.
Activities & Information
usccb.org- Pope Francis Biography Graphic
parents.com- Learning About The New Catholic Pope
Printable worksheets to hit the highlights about the new Pope… what the pope does, where the new pope is from and where he’ll live now. We’ll talk a little bit about how many Catholics there are worldwide as well as a bit about the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel.
loyolapress.com- Meet Pope Francis I
Information and activities about Pope Francis I
itsonmytodolist.wordpress.com- Make Your Own Pope Francis Prayer Cards
activityvillage.co.uk- Pope Francis Printables (coloring pages, learn to draw Pope Francis, handwriting, writing page, worksheets, etc.)
saints365.blogspot.com- free downloadable crossword puzzle with lots of fun facts about Pope Francis
Coloring
activityvillage.co.uk- Several to choose from
paperdali.blospot.com- Pope Francis Coloring Page: Habemus Papem!
catholicplayground.com- Habemus Papem! A coloring page for Pope Francis I
sjtb.org- In Honor of Pope Francis (coloring page)
infovisual.info- Pope Vestments (coloring page)
Crafts
catholicicing.com- Pope Francis Craft for Kids (puppet)
catholicicing.com- Pope Francis Craft For Catholic Kids- Free To Print!
catholicicing.com- Make a Zucchetto
catholicicing.com- Pope John Paul II Mitre Craft for Catholic Kids (several kinds to choose from)
catholicmissionaryfamily.com- Paper Bishop Miter or "Pope Hat"
catholicinspired.com- God Bless Our Pope Hats/Mitres (scroll down for this)
Lessons
thereligionteacher.com- Habemus Papam! Pope Francis Lesson Plan
thereligionteacher.com- Nine Activities and Lesson Ideas to Teach about Pope Francis’s Visit to the United States
Puzzles/Worksheets
saints365.blogspot.com- free downloadable crossword puzzle
activityvillage.co.uk- Several to choose from
msjproch.files.wordpress.com- Pope Francis Worksheet
reallifeathome.com- 28 Page Pope Francis Printables and Worksheets Packet
paperdali.blogspot.com- Pope Francis Visits the United States (coloring/worksheet)
Other
Pope (information and activities)
If you see any activities about Pope Francis for kids, please let me know so I can add it to the list.
Paper Dali has a great Pope Francis coloring page on her blog. http://paperdali.blogspot.com/2013/03/pope-francis-coloring-page-habemus-papem.html
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen! I will add it right now! :)
ReplyDeleteHere's another coloring page of our new Pontiff: http://www.catholicplayground.com/habemus-papam-a-coloring-page-for-pope-francis-i/
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jen for the link to the coloring page! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for including Loyola Press on your resource list.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Denise! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this wonderful collection of resources. It was very helpful preparing for my CCD class!
ReplyDeleteThanks for including our resources on your list as well Grace :) Kalei
ReplyDeleteKalei- You're welcome! You always have great activities to share! :)
ReplyDeleteAnonymous- You're welcome! :)
ReplyDeleteHi, I just wanted to point out that there is also a Pope Francis coloring page at SJTBRE.org!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.sjtb.org/releducolor.html
Thank you Amanda for the coloring page link! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for including the prayer cards! Pax!
ReplyDeleteDelena- You're welcome! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for adding in my Pope Francis printables packet to your list! :) I appreciate that.
ReplyDeleteAngie- Thank you for making the worksheet packet and posting it. :)
ReplyDeleteHi - just created a post along with a free downloadable crossword puzzle with lots of fun facts about Pope Francis. God bless!http://saints365.blogspot.com/2015/10/teaching-your-children-about-pope.html
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debbie for the link! ((hugs))
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