Little Flowers Girls' Club(R): Please read Catholic Exchange

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Please read Catholic Exchange

I have said before that www.catholicexchange.com is one of my favorite sites. Today is no different. Please take the time to read Fr. James Farfaglia on "Being a Professional Catholic". He both encourages us and admonishes us to the need to put as much effort into a relationship w/ Christ that we do in our professional careers or educational pursuits.

Imagine that world - what would a world of Catholics who actually lived out the Gospel look like? It would not be perfect as we are not perfect but it would certainly be better. And I am not just talking about the pretend Catholics such as politicians who are 'personally opposed to abortion but...." I am talking about me and you.

Give it some thought this weekend and take his advice.

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What is Little Flowers Girls' Club?

Little Flowers Girls' Club® is a Catholic program for girls ages 5 and up based on learning Catholic virtues through the lives of Catholic saints, Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Developed by a Catholic mom of eleven, Rachel Watkins, and based on Fr. Lasance's Catholic Girls' Guide, the Club strives to bring the Catholic faith alive and inspire the girls to become authentic Catholic women.
Nine virtues are included in each of three different Wreaths or years of study. A fourth year, studying the fruits of the Spirit is also available. The format of the Clubs is flexible, with groups meeting monthly, bi-monthly or weekly. Badges for the virtues are earned by studying the saint associated with the virtue, memorizing relevant scripture verses and studying the Catechism. The program is flexible enough to use with a variety of age groups. Little Flowers Girls' Club® has also been successfully implemented in the family. Sashes, vests, skirts, bandanas, t-shirts and other items are extras that add to the experience, but are not necessary to running a successful Club.
The Leader's Guide for each Wreath offers suggestions for running meetings, planning crafts and activities, talks on virtues and other relevant information.
The Member's Guide includes the activities, saints' biographies, pictures of the saints, and prayers for each girl. Each of the girls in the Club should purchase their own Member's Guide.
Other items that leader's find useful are the Memory Verse CD, the Tea and Luncheon Manual and the Craft Companion and Merit Certificates.
Leader's should have fun with the program and use the flexibility to choose the items that are right for your group's needs. God bless you in your work for His work!