It is another time again for parts of the world to celebrate spooky fun this Halloween. As Catholics, we are reminded of the real meaning of the event. It is to honor the Saints and pray for the dead. Even our fellows almost already forget this. So in this blog post, we will discuss the five creative ideas to help you make your Halloween celebration more Catholic, while still keeping it fun and engaging.
Saint Costume Parade
Instead of imitating a witch, ghosts, or other dark elements, why not dress up like your favorite Saint? Start with your Confirmation Saint or any Holy that is most relatable for you. By this, you are restudying their lives. You can hold a small gathering that parades their Saintly outfits. It is going to be fun and educational at the same time. To highlight, give prizes to those who have the most creative or accurate costumes.
All Saint’s/ Soul’s Day Community Prayer
Prayer is a necessity for us Catholics. It is our way of life. To emphasize these days, you could host a small prayer gathering that focuses on honoring the Saints and praying for the dead. You could add hymns and read passages. Furthermore, sharing reflections could be a good idea. It is a simple yet powerful means to offer a tribute to our models of Faith and those who have gone before us.
Charity Candy Collection
Trick or treat has been around for ages. As this going to continue, you can insert a touch of Catholicism on this one. Instead of filling up your candy stash, you might consider setting up a collection basket where people can drop letters, toys, or even money to be donated to specific charitable causes. This idea not only helps people in need but also imparts the value of sharing. It is a thoughtful way to convert spookiness to charity.
Holy Crafts
Another unique and fun idea is setting up a craft station where children and adults could create Holy-themed decorations and souvenirs. You could provide materials to make letters, ornaments, or Angel or Saint dolls. While doing these crafts, you could also get a moment to discuss the significance of these Holies, imparting their contributions to the Church. At the end of the session, they could keep their crafts as a souvenir.
Heavenly Bake-Off
Finally, you could add a delicious touch to these holy days by holding a bake-off. You may do so by inviting friends and relatives to have a competition in creating treats with Catholic themes. As you are enjoying the baked goods, you could ask everyone to present their work and share the stories behind the recipes. After sharing, you could also present the winner of the bake showdown, giving them prizes.
Conclusion
There you have some of the unique and fun ideas in making your Halloween Catholic!
These ways emphasize the true meaning of the commemoration. By reflecting on the Saints and our departed loved ones, we are giving them honor. Not only that but through infusing the Catholic touch, the community can grow in Faith and make the whole event fun.
May you have peaceful holy days!