In each of seven small boxes, place a piece of paper with the name of one of the gifts mentioned above written on it. Wrap the gifts in plain white paper. Younger children may want to decorate the gifts with spring flower drawings. On each of the seven days leading up to Pentecost, the family will unwrap one box and discuss the meaning of that particular gift. Call the family together and distribute strips of blank paper to each member.
All family members write down two fruits that they see in each of the others.
Then, starting with Dad, everyone reads aloud the gifts that are characteristic of Dad. Go around the table doing the same for each member. This activity affirms each family member and shows appreciation for each individual's special gifts. The Church's Birthday 15. Frost the cake with white icing, and anchor candles in red lifesavers.