Posts by Kiara Pirola
Mother’s Day Treats
Lemonade Scones Ingredients 300ml cream 2 ½ cups of self-raising flour (plain flour + X teas baking powder), sifted Pinch of salt ½ -1 cup lemonade Milk for brushing tops Decoration (optional), small heart cookie cutter. Jam and whipped cream to serve Method Preheat oven to 220C. Place baking paper on a baking tray. Place…
Read MoreFamily Meals Matter!
Studies show that family meals deliver a host of benefits to both children and parents. Most of these benefits are independent of ethnic background, socio-economic status and whether it is a one or two parent home. Improves vocabulary and reading. Conversation around the family table teaches children more vocabulary and this advances reading. Improves school…
Read MorePeace Prayer of St Francis of Assisi
St Francis is well known for his commitment to poverty, simplicity and peace. During the fifth crusade, he travelled to the holy lands spending considerable time in dialogue with the Sultan of Egypt. This famous prayer first appeared during the First World War however, scholars do not believe that St Francis wrote it. It was…
Read MorePaper Chain of Peace
The origami paper crane is a traditional symbol of peace. Instructions on how to make them can be found with an internet search, or try some of these links: Origami Fun Origami Instructions.com For this activity, each family member can make a crane and transfer the words of one line from the Peace Prayer of…
Read MoreANZAC Biscuits
This traditional Australian cookie was sent overseas to ANZAC troops as it has excellent keeping properties. Ingredients 1 cup plain flour 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup coconut 125 g butter 2 tabs golden syrup (3 for a crunchier cookie) 1 tabs water ½ teasp bicarb of soda Method Preheat oven…
Read MoreThe Mini Litany of Saints
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 can prayed at any time of the year, but is especially relevant on All Saints Day. The full version is quite lengthy and used old English in parts. This adaptation…
Read MoreThe Angelus
Why not pray the Angelus? Set your mobile phone to chime at each day one or more of the three set hours? The Traditional hours are 6 am 12 noon and 6 pm. You might like to synchronise your Angelus prayer with a friend or family member. Prayer V. The Angel of the Lord declared…
Read MoreAnnunciation Candle
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 the baby Jesus. Small square of white cloth or ribbon Pins Knife Method: Take the pillar candle and carve a niche into it with the knife (or any other carving…
Read MoreSacred Heart Puzzle
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 Masses. Materials: Template Hard cardboard, glue Scissors Download Here Method: Place template on front and back of hard cardboard, make sure both pieces align, glue down and wait till dry.…
Read MoreFather of the Year
This Father’s Day, give your Dad something extra special. Featured in the September 2011 edition of the CathFamily E-Magazine Business Card Mini Photo Album Materials: Three business cards (they could be your Dad’s, or get a card that is blank on the reverse side.) A4 heavy weight paper (eg 120gsm) Scissors Pens, markers, photos Glue…
Read MoreRosary Fruit Skewers Recipe
Give traditional fruit skewers a ‘holy’ twist! Praying is not compulsory whilst eating but certainly recommended! Ingredients for 10: Half a Watermelon 2 Bananas 30 Seedless grapes 10 Large Strawberries 10 Bamboo skewers Method: Cut a 2 cm (3/4”) slab of watermelon. Remove the skin and cut into 5cmx5cm squares. Trim small squares from the…
Read MoreChrist the King Crown & Robe
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. Use this in your prayer space for the Majesty Liturgy. Download the Template Here. Royal Robe 3m of soft purple or gold fabric (velvet works well, check the remnants bin…
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