Here is another non-Biblical parable to share with your kids. This story has been told often in Christian settings. It is a story about brokenness and embracing our weakness to allow God to work through us. The Parable of the Cracked Pot Every morning a water bearer walked to a stream to fetch water. The…
Children's Stories
Footprints in the Sand: Story Summary and Questions for Kids
The “Footprints in the Sand” (or just “Footprints”) poem is one of the most famous allegorical Christian stories of the last century. While the original authorship and influences of the poem are disputed, its popularity is unrivaled. It has been mentioned by everyone from Ronald Reagan to Kanye West to Ann Landers. To help you…
George Washington’s Childhood Copywork: 110 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior
George Washington was the first President of the United States and one of the most respected men in the world. As Henry Lee said during a eulogy for the President: “First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” Among the many things that influenced George Washington’s formation as a…
St. Francis and the Sheep Story
I was reading through some of the Eucharistic miracles on a website created by Bl. Carlo Acutis and came across a fascinating story about St. Francis that I had not heard before. We all know that St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals. He is commonly shown with birds and other animals…
The King of Glory: A Psalm 24 Story for Kids
The king returned from war riding on horseback with his army riding behind him. He was returning to the castle after a long time at war. He loved his people. He fought for them. He protected them. His soldiers praised him for his glory, but it was a glory he wished to share with them…
