Activities

O Antiphon Baubles

By Francine Pirola | November 30, 2015

The O Antiphons are prayed in the week before Christmas. Cut out the pre-printed baubles or use the blackline templates to design your own. Materials: O Antiphon…

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O Antiphon Cards

By Marilyn Rodrigues | November 30, 2015

For the seven days just before Christmas the Divine Office (daily prayer book of the Church) resounds with joyful praise known as the ‘O’ Antiphons.…

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O Antiphon Prayer Service

By Marilyn Rodrigues | November 30, 2015

Beginning on December 17, take the O Antiphon Bauble for that day and place it in the sacred space. Download Template Light a candle &…

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Embracing Divine Mercy Everyday

By Francine Pirola | April 11, 2015

Why not try some of these simple things with your family to introduce them to Divine Mercy? For more on the history and the story…

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Stations of Glory

By Francine Pirola | April 8, 2015

Easter is not just a weekend, it’s a whole season! It begins on Easter Sunday and runs through to Pentecost, seven weeks in duration. The…

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St Patrick’s Breastplate

By Kiara Pirola | March 16, 2015

St Patrick is one of the Church’s most well known saints and is practically synonymous with all things Irish. This saint is ultimately very mysterious,…

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Waste Not Stale Bread

By Kiara Pirola | February 25, 2015

One of the ways we can heighten our appreciation of the food God gives us is to avoid wastage. Here’s an Tuscan favourite for using…

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Praise Flags

By Francine Pirola | February 14, 2015

It is good to praise God! When we praise someone, we reflect back to them their own goodness to them and we also can be aware for…

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Ash Wednesday Prayer

By Francine and Byron Pirola | February 10, 2015

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, a day on which Catholics traditionally resist eating between meals (fasting) and avoid eating meat (abstaining). Many Catholics also attend…

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Mardi Gras Prayer

By Francine Pirola | February 10, 2015

As the last day before Lent, traditionally this day is one of celebration and festivity. The words ‘Mardi Gras’ translate as ‘Fat Tuesday’. It was…

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Examination of Conscience

By Kiara Pirola | January 21, 2015

Preparing for Reconciliation is a must. A simple five minutes to slow down and reflect is all you need to make this sacrament meaningful and…

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Act of Contrition Cards

By Kiara Pirola | January 21, 2015

A business card-sized Act of Contrition to keep handy in your wallet or purse. An essential item if you’re not too good at remembering these…

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