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Peg Leg Sheep

By Francine Pirola | May 8, 2023

When we live without God, we are like sheep without a shepherd. Jesus often spoke about himself as a Shepherd. In Matthew’s gospel (9:36), for…

School Vacation Ideas

By Francine Pirola | September 24, 2021

No matter in which country you reside, there’s always a frantic search for ideas to keep kids busy during the school vacations. With many places…

St Therese of Lisieux: Living Faith Beads

By Kiara Pirola | September 25, 2018

St Therese of Lisieux, also called The Little Flower, was known for her simple yet profound faith. She reportedly carried a string of ten beads…

Fruits of the Holy Spirit Tree

By CathFamily | May 14, 2018

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. …Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep…

Acts of Mercy, Acts of Love

By CathFamily | August 7, 2017

Another special theme of Advent, along with waiting, is mercy. Advent is an intense time of waiting for God the Father’s great act of mercy…

St Val’s Secret Messages of Love

By Marilyn Rodrigues | January 27, 2017

The tradition of giving a card or letter to one’s beloved on St Valentine’s Day comes from the bishop St Valentine’s letters from prison in…

Epiphany Gift Box

By CathFamily | November 29, 2016

Around Christmastime young children will be love making this gift box containing beautiful and fragrant materials representing the wise men’s gifts for Jesus; gold, frankincense,…

Christ the King Plaque

By CathFamily | October 27, 2016

A fun craft activity for children and adults alike! Hot glue gun involved so younger ones will require some assistance. Materials Thick board/cardboard Pencil Hot…

2016 Oct | Embrace

By Isabella Garcia | October 4, 2016

From the Editor Marilyn Rodrigues Marriages are central to the life of the Church, our culture and society. They are vital to our future. St…

2016 Sept | Evangelise

By Isabella Garcia | August 31, 2016

From the Editor Marilyn Rodrigues We have no greater treasure to pass on to our children than our faith. Father of three Sam Guzman, mother…

“A and O” Tic Tac Toe

By Isabella Garcia | August 31, 2016

This new twist on an old favourite game will make a terrific handmade Father’s Day gift! Instead of the traditional noughts and crosses, use the…

Salt Dough Cross

By Isabella Garcia | August 18, 2016

Kids young and old will love to make and decorate these crosses! They can be hung up or placed in your prayer space on the…