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Activities for Children
Children 0-5: Build with blocks; create art rubbings of saints, angels and nature; ring the bells; play dress up; and watch Bible stories under a tent.
Children 5-8: ring the bells; discover melody selections from Catholic hymnals; and create an electronic stained-glass window.
Children 8 & up: participate in a scavenger hunt, available at the Admissions Desk. |
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"You have a facility that offers a unique social and spiritual
atmosphere in a top-notch environment. ... your institution has the
potential to impact peoples lives and our world in a positive way.
We were extremely impressed and inspired by the presentation and effectiveness of your interactive displays." |
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 Our
hands reveal a lot about our faith. From the clasping of hands in prayer
to holding rosaries and prayer books to being instruments that we can
offer in service to others, our hands are weathered with a record of
our daily journey towards Christ.
To all of the countries
that the Holy Father visited, he has brought a unique message of hope.
He has touched many as they embarked on their exploration of faith and
culture. It is from these visits that the hands of peace were taken
and from Pope John Paul II himself. Each bronze casting includes the
person's name, country of origin, occupation and a personal quotation
about their faith. The castings not only reflect the journey of faith,
the hesitation of what to say to others who are also searching and the
cultural dignity of offering one hand over the other, but they are a
symbol of our living faith, welcoming each and every visitor to search
and discover how faith has impacted them.
"God
of peace, gift for all of humanity, come to live in the heart of every
individual and every family. Be our peace and our joy!"
-Pope
John Paul II
Quotation accompanying his
"Hands of Peace" casting
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