Learn about the Papal Insignia {A Pope Party!!}

We said a sad good bye to Pope Benedict XVI this past week. It broke my heart, but I have high hopes that he didn’t leave unless he was sure a grand man was going to replace him. Before long, the Conclave will begin and a new pope will be chosen.

I am planning to have a small party in honor of our new pope.

I made a few things for my kids to have and do at our party.

Here they are:

Learning about the Papal Insignia

This printable explains the symbolism in the Papal Insignia. I made one in color to show to the kids and one that that they can color. I also made one in color!

Download the Papal Insignia Pages here:

God Bless Our Pope Hats/Miters

I plan to have my kids color the miter, cut them out and wear them. Just staple (or tape) the strips to the miter and staple the ends together.

Download the Miter page here:

St. Peter’s Square and Papal Flag Cupcake Toppers

Just print out the printable page, cut out each image and tape the top of a toothpick to the back of each.

Download the Cupcake toppers here:

Pass the Papal Keys Game

Keys are a symbol of St. Peter and the “keys to the Kingdom” They are also a symbol of the pope! Peter passed the keys to the next pope after he died and each pope has passed them to the new pope who was chosen after him. Draw a set of keys on a yellow balloon and let the kids pass “the keys” to each other.

If you have older kids who know some past popes, have them say a name of a pope when they touch the balloon.