SUBJECT: Art and Religion
GRADE LEVEL(S): 3rd grade up

OBJECTIVES:
To help children understand why they use Holy Water.
To develop a greater appreciation for Holy Water.
TIME: one class period a minimum of 35 minutes

TEACHER MATERIA(S):
Kids Explore America’s Catholic Heritage pgs. 163-164.

MATERIALS (per child):
a container or jar with a lid(any size)
paint(any color you choose- puff paint works well)
decorations such as fabric paint, buttons, stickers, spray paint, enamel, or fabric
symbols such as angels, doves, peace signs, shamrocks, crosses, candles, or fish.
glue

ACTIVITIES:
Share background material from Kids Explore page 163.
Paint your container or jar but be careful! The paint may be hard to control.
Decorate with the items mentioned above and/or others you choose,
Let the paint dry for a few hours or overnight.
Take your container/jar to church and get some holy water.

NOTES: If for some reason you no longer want the holy water, put it onto the ground or bury it. Do not pour it into the sink, which will take it into the sewer.