Over the course of my blogging career I’ve created a lot of things–patterns, printables, templates–but I am, by far, the most proud of the Rosary Quiet Book I created. And here’s why. Several months ago we started using the Rosary Quiet Books I made for my children each night before bedtime. We only pray one decade each night, but thanks to these books, the kids are engaged, participating, learning and they look forward to saying the Rosary each night. It’s like a tiny wonderful miracle each night, and most nights that is exactly what I need.
We love our felt Rosary Quiet Books and I am so touched that so many of you purchased the pattern and are making books for your own children. While I love felt–and love to sit and stitch the night away, it occurred to me that some people out there, perhaps, don’t have hours and hours to dedicate to making these books.
So—>>>>I made a printable version! And, it’s here, ready for your to grab today!
I’m selling it for $6, just like the felt pattern. Just click “add to cart” below and you can get started on this cool Catholic Craft.
Once you download the 26 page PDF there is still some work to be done. Each page needs to be colored (a great task for a child). After this, each page needs to be cut out and the “quiet element” should be added. There are quiet elements on each page and they range from flaps that open, added sparkles, felt babies that tuck into beds and whips that move. Each page of the template comes with complete instructions for adding this “quiet element”. Finally, take one large bead and 10 smaller beads (like pony beads) and string them along the bottom so that each page has a kid-friendly decade of the rosary.
It’s a simple, fun project with pretty basic supplies. Each and every supply, which I have spelled out very clearly in the instructions, can be found in the Walmart craft aisle.
Here is a closer look at each page.
The Joyful Mysteries:
The Luminous Mysteries:
The Sorrowful Mysteries:
The Glorious Mysteries:
As you can see, this 26 page PDF includes all of the mysteries of the rosary and can be easily transformed into 4 separate books.
The great thing about buying a PDF, too, is that you can print it as many times as you like. Help each of your children make their own Rosary Book. Print one for each of your students or make them and give them as presents to all of your nieces and nephews. Honestly, the more children that use these materials to find and fall in love with the rosary, the better.
Honestly, the felt version of this Rosary Quiet Book is a little more durable, but what I love about the printable version is that a child can play a larger roll in creating it. Have them color it and decorate it.
Thanks you so much for your support now and always. I really hope that this simple book helps children fall deeply in love with Our Lady and the Rosary.
In Christ,
Good afternoon…..
I need to know if you have this in spansh. Thanks
Not at this time. Sorry!
Do you sell the rosary quiet books?
At this time I only sell the patterns…but I am working on getting them printed!
These are awesome and thank you for making the printable option for those of us moms who want to be crafty, but aren’t. 🙂
I do have one question. Does your 5 year old use these or just your younger ones? Trying to decide if my Kindergarten Sunday School class would still be interested in these. It would make a great project to work on through out the year.
Yes, my 5 year old really likes them. He actually “gets” what the images are and it’s cool the connects he is able to make.
We have to go out of town for the Triduum so I was thinking of taking this along as a “craft” to do during the long hours between the Good Friday service and Easter Sunday Mass when we’re “stuck” at someone else’s house and not much to do. (I can’t really deep clean their house – our normal Holy Week activity). Before I buy the pdf, is there a list of all the materials needed to complete the book as part of the pattern? Trying to identify everything, make the list and then go shopping seems like too big of a job. I see in the pictures above that there are a certain amount of “extra little things”. Thank you for your time in reading and answering my comment.
I hope this is a great project for your family this Lent. And yes, the instructions come with a detailed list of what I used, feel free to make adjustments if you’d like. For example, I used binder rings to bind, but you could easily tie the edges with ribbon or just staple the sides. Let me know if you have any other questions!
WOW! I am a Catholic Homeschooling Mom who is always looking for creative ways to engage my kids and the kids I teach in my Faith Formation Class. I feel like I’ve just found buried treasure in your ideas/crafts! Thanks for sharing your gift!
Oh I am so thrilled! I make all of this stuff for my own kids and I’m so happy when others find the helpful. Blessings!