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Catholic Number Coloring Pages Inspired by “Green Grow the Rushes Oh!”

If you’re looking for number coloring pages that are both educational and faith-filled, you’ve come to the right place! These printable coloring sheets are perfect for young Catholic learners who are just beginning to write their numbers and are ready to explore meaningful symbols from our rich customs.

Inspired by the traditional folk song Green Grow the Rushes Oh!, these number coloring pages combine handwriting practice with Catholic catechesis. Much like The Twelve Days of Christmas, this song adds a new number and symbolic meaning with each verse—making it an ideal structure for teaching both counting and spiritual truths.

One Through Four: Foundational Truths of the Faith

Each number coloring page corresponds to a verse from the song and includes carefully chosen Catholic imagery:

  • One is One and all alone and ever more shall be its own: The number one is paired with an image representing God the Father—the One who is eternal and unchanging.
  • Two, two, the lily-white boys clothed all in green, oh: This verse is reflecting the dual nature of Christ—true God and true man. Some interpretations also include Jesus and St. John the Baptist.
  • Three, three, the rivals!: Shouted with excitement in the song, this number points to the Holy Trinity. Our number coloring page shows the Three Kings, who rivaled worldly kings by seeking the King of Heaven.
  • Four for the Gospel Makers: Easily recognized, these four are the Evangelists—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—represented with their traditional symbols: the man, the lion, the ox, and the eagle.
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    Five to Twelve: Lessons from Tradition

    The beauty of these number coloring pages is how they help children recall both numbers and their faith foundations. We only have up until four, but here are the rhymes and symbolism of the other eight to help you teach the other numbers!

    • Five for the symbols at your door: Traditionally understood as protective markings, often seen during Epiphany or referencing the five wounds of Christ. The “five symbols” also reference the five marks of blood on the Israelites’ door that protected them from the tenth plague of Egypt.
    • Six for the six proud walkers: These may represent the six days of creation or six notable figures in salvation history.
    • Seven for the seven stars in the sky: A reference to the seven sacraments or the seven gifts of the Holy Ghost.
    • Eight for the bold Rainers: Possibly linked to the beatitudes or the eight people saved in Noah’s Ark.
    • Nine for the nine bright shiners: Often thought to represent the nine choirs of angels.
    • Ten for the Ten Commandments: A foundational moral code, presented with tablets bearing Roman numerals.
    • Eleven for the eleven who went to Heaven: Representing the faithful Apostles after Judas’s betrayal.
    • Twelve for the twelve Apostles: The core of the early Church, depicted with symbols like keys, fish, and loaves.

    Why Choose These Catholic Number Coloring Pages?

    These number coloring pages offer more than just entertainment. They serve as an introduction to counting, handwriting practice, and a simple catechism for young learners. Each page opens a door to deeper conversations about God and the Church.

    Whether you're a parent, teacher, or catechist, these pages provide a fun and meaningful way to integrate faith and learning. As children color and trace, they not only learn to recognize numbers—they also begin to memorize foundational elements of their Catholic Faith.

    In a world full of distractions, these Catholic number coloring pages bring faith back into focus. Download, print, and enjoy these unique number coloring pages with your family or classroom. 

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