Craft

The Rosary With Children

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

Get your kids involved in the Rosary with this simple craft activity. There is no better time than now to start something beautiful in your…

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Father of the Year

By Kiara Pirola | July 9, 2012

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:…

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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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Corpus Christi Stained ‘Glass’ Window

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

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…

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Corpus Christi Bleach Banner

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

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…

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Natural Advent Wreath

By Francine Pirola | July 6, 2012

Advent is a time of eager anticipation of the coming of Jesus.  The lighting of Advent candles is old tradition that many families and churches…

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Biblical Scroll

By Kiara Pirola | July 6, 2012

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…

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Last Supper Table Mat

By Kiara Pirola | July 6, 2012

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.…

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Advent Wreath Banner

By Francine Pirola | July 6, 2012

 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…

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Advent Water Wreath

By Francine Pirola | July 6, 2012

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…

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