As Catholic parents, nurturing compassion, forgiveness, and understanding in our children is part of our spiritual journey. The Spiritual Works of Mercy provide a beautiful guide for fostering these virtues, helping children learn to care for others in both practical and heartfelt ways. This set of works – counseling the doubtful, instructing the ignorant, admonishing the sinner, comforting the sorrowful, forgiving injuries, bearing wrongs patiently, and praying for the living and the dead – aligns closely with Jesus’ message of love and mercy. To make these concepts more accessible, I’ve created a free printable activity guide filled with simple ideas for each Spiritual Work of Mercy that young children can practice with family support. Simple Ways to Practice the Spiritual Works of Mercy Here are some hands-on activities to help children understand each Spiritual Work of Mercy. Through these small acts, they’ll learn the importance of love, empathy, and kindness in everyday life. C