Posts by CathFamily
Grandparents Kit 2
The Grandparents Kit is a resource for schools and parishes, designed for events such as Grandparents Day or for special feasts such as that of Sts Joachim and Anne. The central part is a reproducible two-sided A4 handout which affirms the role of grandparents in family life and in passing on the faith. The Kit…
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Grandparents are of unique importance in family life generally and particularly in the transmission of faith through the generations. They provide children with a stability and sense of identity and continuity. Many grandparents are also significant carers in the lives of their grandchildren, sometimes even the primary carer. A ‘grandparents day’ is an increasingly popular…
Read MoreEaster Hallelujah
Leonard Cohen’s famous Hallelujah is given a powerful makeover by Cassandra Star Armstrong and her sister Callahan. The lyrics were written by Kelley Mooney and they are a moving tribute to the power of Christ’s death and resurrection. Hallelujah (Verse) A crown of thorns placed on His head He knew that He would soon be…
Read MoreWOJ Lent 3, Year B
“Destroy this Temple, and in three days I will raise it up” (Jesus, John 2:19)
Read MoreWOJ The Baptism of the Lord, Year B
‘You are my Son, the Beloved; my favour rests on you.’ (Mark 1:11)
Read MoreWOJ Epiphany, Year B
‘Where is the infant king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose and have come to do him homage.’ (Matthew 2:2)
Read MoreWOJ Holy Family, Year B
“May the peace of Christ reign in your hearts, because it is for this that you were called together in one body. Always be thankful.” (Paul, Colossians 3:15)
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2021 Forward Planner
Stay organized and on track with our FREE printable yearly planner. Perfect for workstations and partitions, we’ve already included school holidays and important dates and it’s fully editable as well. Ideal to print in A3 format and update whenever needed.
Read MoreWOJ All Saints Year A
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven (Jesus, Matthew 5:12) Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection on the Sunday readings Print for staff inspiration Add to your email signature…
Read MoreWonder Words
Effective literacy requires children to master both the phonics basis of written language and words learnt by ‘sight’. Analysis of written texts has identified the most commonly used words, many of which have irregular pronunciations and cannot be simply ‘sounded out’ with phonics. The Wonder Words* make up just over half of all words used…
Read MoreMary Undoer of Knots
I found the best helper in Mary Undoer of Knots. This is an image of Jesus’ mother surrounded by angels, all of whom are untying the knots of earthly problems. This image—and the prayers inspired by it—have been making the rounds in Catholic circles, partly because it’s a favorite of Pope Francis. When the pope…
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