Archive for July 2012
Litany of the Sacred Heart
From Faith and Family Live V.   Lord, have mercy on us. R.   Christ, have mercy on us. V.    Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. R.    Christ, graciously hear us. V.    God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.…
Read MoreSt Margret Mary’s Sacred Heart Consecration
Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus By St Margaret Mary  I give myself and consecrate to the Sacred Heart of our Lord Jesus Christ, my person and my life, my actions, pains and sufferings, so that I may be unwilling to make use of any part of my being other than to…
Read MoreCorpus Christi Stained ‘Glass’ Window
Celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi with this simple craft activity. Younger kids might need help with the cutting part but are free to go nuts with colour and materials in the taping part. Place it on a north-facing window for maximum amount of light during the day. Materials: A4 Black Cardboard. Cellophane or tissue…
Read MoreCorpus Christi Bleach Banner
Celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi with this simple craft project. It is a fantastic way to teach kids about the Eucharist and makes a lovely addition to your family prayer space. Kids and chemicals don’t mix, so this is definitely a supervised craft project. Bleach and clothing don’t mix either so make sure everyone…
Read MoreBiblical Scroll
Long before books were invented, people used scrolls to record important information. In Jesus’ time, Scribes were specially trained to copy the biblical texts by hand onto new scrolls. These scrolls were then used in the Temple and synagogues for the scripture readings. Create your own biblical scroll of your favourite bible stories and decorating…
Read MoreNo Time To Rise! Unleavened Bread Recipe
During the Passover, the Israelites did not have time to wait for their bread to rise as they had to escape from Egypt. Try your hand at making unleavened bread for your Last Supper meal. Ingredients: 2 cups of Flour 1 teaspoon of salt 1 tablespoon of olive oil Water Method: Combine all ingredients in…
Read MoreLast Supper Meal
On the Thursday of Holy Week, we commemorate the Last Supper. In the Christian Scriptures we read that on this day, the night before he died, Jesus celebrated the Jewish Passover (Pesach) in an upper room with his friends. The Passover is a holy day in the Jewish calendar. It recalls how God saved his…
Read MoreLast Supper Table Mat
On the Thursday of Holy Week, we commemorate the Last Supper. Enhance your family’s Last Supper table or prayer space with a decorated table mat. Materials 1 linen table napkin or piece of material. 1 Template or create your own design. Coloured permanent markers. Method Iron the napkin to remove any wrinkles and spread it…
Read MoreAdvent Wreath Banner
 This Advent Wreath is an innovative and space saving adaptation of an old tradition. The pattern below makes a banner finished size 60 x 75 cm. If you want to make it even more quickly, substitute the fabrics for poster card and coloured paper. Materials Banner background: Dark coloured fabric 60x100cm (eg. twill, felt) hemmed…
Read MoreAdvent Prayer II
Leader: Lord God, you are the light of the world, the source of all life. Be our light. Be our life. Leader: Lord God, your Word is light to our lives. We listen with an open heart to your Word. 1: Love | The Annunciation | Luke 1:26-38 Act: Do an act of love in…
Read MoreAdvent Water Wreath
The Advent Wreath is rich in symbolism: The circular shape, with no beginning or end symbolises the eternity of God. Purple candles symbolize penance. The Rose candle, lit on the third Sunday stands for joy. The use of greenery, usually evergreens, signifies continuous life. This Advent Wreath is an innovative adaptation of an old tradition.…
Read MoreAdvent Prayer I
Leader: Lord God, you are the light of the world, the source of all life. Be our light. Be our life. Leader: Lord God, your Word is light to our lives. We listen with an open heart to your Word. Leader: Heavenly Father, we praise you and thank you that you would love us so…
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