Activities

Mother’s Prayers.org

By Kiara Pirola | August 7, 2012

Motherhood is a special grace and unique challenge. For so many mothers, the helplessness of seeing their children struggle or make bad choices is a…

Cups of Love Recipe

By Kiara Pirola | August 7, 2012

Your mum deserves more than breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day. Try this simple recipe – served in a tea cup! Egg in a Cup…

Mother’s Day Treats

By Kiara Pirola | August 7, 2012

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…

Peace Prayer of St Francis of Assisi

By Kiara Pirola | July 31, 2012

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…

Paper Chain of Peace

By Kiara Pirola | July 31, 2012

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…

ANZAC Biscuits

By Kiara Pirola | July 31, 2012

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…

The Mini Litany of Saints

By Kiara Pirola | July 18, 2012

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…

The Angelus

By Kiara Pirola | July 18, 2012

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…

Annunciation Candle

By Kiara Pirola | July 18, 2012

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…

Making Your Own Jesse Tree

By Francine Pirola | July 16, 2012

Beginning a new Advent Tradition in your family could not be simpler. A Jesse Tree is a simple ritual that comes with a prayer (see…

The Jesse Tree Prayer

By Francine Pirola | July 16, 2012

Preparation: Jesse  Tree branches or banner. One (or more) Jesse Tree symbols ready. Scripture story ready. Download Scripture Stories Jesse Tree Prayer Lord God, Our…

St Nic Candy Cane Holder

By Francine Pirola | July 16, 2012

St Nicolas is usually depicted in crimson or deep purple bishop robes (not the bright red of commercial Santas). The European tradition of hanging stockings…