Feast

Annunciation Candle

By Kiara Pirola | July 18, 2012

This neat little activity was adapted from Women for Faith and Family Materials: Large Pillar Candle, white (purity) or blue (for Mary) Small image of…

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The Announcement!

By Marilyn Rodrigues | July 18, 2012

Celebrate the world’s biggest announcement with Mary this Lent. What if Mary had said ‘no’? Would the Archangel Gabriel have tried the maiden next door?…

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The Mini Litany of Saints

By Kiara Pirola | July 18, 2012

The Litany of Saints is an ancient and complex prayer. It has a beautiful rhythm swinging gracefully between the leader and respondents (bold text). It…

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St Nic Candy Cane Holder

By Francine Pirola | July 16, 2012

St Nicolas is usually depicted in crimson or deep purple bishop robes (not the bright red of commercial Santas). The European tradition of hanging stockings…

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Saintly Trifecta

By Francine Pirola | July 10, 2012

At the end of October begins three days of saintly celebrations. Here are some tips to make the most of them. Oct 31: Halloween –…

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Christ the King Crown & Robe

By Kiara Pirola | July 9, 2012

Christ the King Crown Create a crown using gold cardboard and decorate with sequins, rhinestones and fake fur (or cotton wool) around the bottom rim.…

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St Mary’s Sweet Treats

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop  is known for her habit of carrying sweets in her pocket to reward good effort in her students. Try…

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A Mackillop Feast!

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

Australians are always looking for an excuse to roll out the festive foods that our Northern hemisphere brethren enjoy in their Winter season. Instead of…

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St Mary Mack Chatter Box

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

Use these inspiring quotes from St Mary of the Cross MacKillop to make a chatter-box to use with your family and friends!A chatterbox is an…

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Sacred Heart Puzzle

By Kiara Pirola | July 9, 2012

Engage your kids in the beautiful devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This activity is a modern twist on the traditional nine First Friday…

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Sacred Heart Muffins Recipe

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

 Try this simple muffin recipe to celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart with taste. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1/2 cup caster sugar…

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Litany of the Sacred Heart

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

From Faith and Family Live V.    Lord, have mercy on us. R.    Christ, have mercy on us. V.     Lord, have mercy on us. Christ,…

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