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I’m always trying to figure out how to make it easier for families to observe the Christian Year because we felt so overwhelmed when we first started that journey (which is why we wrote the book we wish we had then). I thought it might be helpful for our family to have resources compiled for the month ahead so that we can plan in advance which special saints days we want to observe and I hope having them all in one place is helpful to you, too!
(And remember, just start with one or two special days a month! Keep it simple!)
And I pinned all of the following resources on a February Liturgical Year board on pinterest for your convenience! My friend Kendra also created a fabulous booklet of prayers and resources for February.
February 1st: St. Brigid of Ireland
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Books:
We will read Brigid’s Cloak by Bryce Milligan with the kids (beautiful story with gorgeous illustrations.)
Ideas for celebrating:
- A Simple Meal for St. Brigid’s Day: Carrots for Michaelmas
- Grain-Free Irish Soda Bread: Elana’s Pantry
- The Feast of St. Brigid: Two Os Plus More
- Feast of St. Brigid: Surviving Our Blessings
- How to Make a St. Brigid’s Cross: Fish Eaters
- St. Brigid’s Feast Day, Literature, Crafts, and a Recipe: Campfires and Cleats
And check out this gorgeous St. Brigid print by Audrey Eclectic!
February 2nd: The Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas)
- Candle making with kids: Simple Homeschool (this is a GREAT tutorial!)
- Liturgical Living: Candlemas: Carrots for Michaelmas
- Candlemas Candle Craft: JOY{filled}family
- Candlemas and St. Blaise: Two Os Plus More
- Candlemas: Fr. Z
February 3rd: St. Blaise
- St. Blaise Cookies: Shower of Roses
February 5th: St. Agatha
- St. Agatha: Catholic Culture
- St. Agatha Rolls: Catholic Cuisine
February 6th: St. Paul Miki and Companions
- Make Simple Sushi (You can find Daniel’s recipe in our new cookbook, More Feasts!)
February 8th: St. Josephine Bahkita
- African Inspired Meal for St. Josephine Bahkita: Catholic Cuisine
February 10th: St. Scholastica
- St. Scholastica, virgin: Catholic Culture
Books:
The Holy Twins: Benedict and Scholastica by Kathleen Norris and Tomie DePaola
February 11th: Our Lady of Lourdes
- A (Blue) French Meal for Our Lady of Lourdes: Catholic Cuisine
February 14th: St. Valentine’s Day
- Seven Free Printable Valentines: Catholic All Year
- St. Valentine: The Martyr Not the Roses: Two Os Plus More
- REAL Valentines: This Ain’t the Lyceum (Sure to make you laugh!)
Books:
Saint Valentine by Robert Sabuda
February 21st: St. Peter Damian
- St. Peter Damian, bishop and doctor: Catholic Culture
February 22nd: The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle
- Make Candy Chairs at Catholic All Year
Food for thought:
- Black Metal, the Chair of St. Peter, and the Upside Down Cross: Daniel Bearman
Books:
Peter, Apostle of Jesus by Boris Grebille
Feel free to share more resources in the comments!
Want to learn more about the liturgical seasons and how to celebrate the Christian Year and saints days with real food recipes? Check out our cookbook Feast! Real Food, Reflections, and Simple Living for the Christian Year.
February 10th is also St. Jose Sanchez del Rio, a relatively new martyr of Mexico. My son chose him for his confirmation saint and is being confirmed on the 9th so we are celebrating with Mexican food.