Activities

Children’s Station of the Cross

By Francine Pirola | April 1, 2014

Based on a version of the Via Crucis used by Pope John Paul II at the Colosseum in Rome, this worksheet can be used to…

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Family Stations of the Cross

By Francine Pirola | April 1, 2014

Children love candles! Use this simple prayer format to engage the family in the Passion of Jesus. Beginning with 12 lit candles, read each station and…

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Make a Family Paschal Candle

By Francine Pirola | April 1, 2014

On Holy Saturday, the Paschal Candle is blessed and lit for the first time. It will be used throughout the Easter season and at Baptisms…

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Angel Wings

By Kiara Pirola | February 21, 2014

With many feasts like Christmas and Halloween arriving at the end of the year that feature angels and dressing up as them, we’ve got a…

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Angel Prayers

By Kiara Pirola | February 21, 2014

Angels are effective intercessors for us like the saints in heaven. Get spiritually in touch with the Archangels and guardian angels with these beautiful prayer…

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Family Prayer

By Kiara Pirola | July 5, 2013

Some kind of regular family prayer ritual is critical to fostering your child’s emerging relationship with God. Some families say a whole Rosary after dinner,…

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My Ancestor Tree

By Kiara Pirola | June 26, 2013

Celebrate the grandparents in your family with this simple craft project. It’s as easy as downloading the template, printing it, and letting the kids attack…

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Gingerbread Nativity

By Francine Pirola | May 22, 2013

Give the Christmas tradition of a gingerbread house a more spiritual twist by making a ginger bread nativity instead! We’ve put together some instructions for…

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The Good Shepherd

By Kiara Pirola | May 21, 2013

Download this simple colour-in of the Good Shepherd. Perfect for the 4th Sunday of Easter and makes a great home or classroom activity to help…

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Holy Spirit Novena

By Kiara Pirola | May 10, 2013

Considered the oldest and original novena of the Church, the novena to the Holy Spirit begins on the Friday of the 6th Week in Easter…

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Fiery Pentecost Sweets

By Kiara Pirola | May 2, 2013

Celebrate Pentecost in seasonal deliciousness with CathFamily’s Pineapple Fire Fondue and our decadent Chili Hot Chocolates. Pineapple Fire Fondue This family favourite is a perfect…

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Mother’s Day Prayer Card

By Kiara Pirola | May 1, 2013

The perfect card for Mother’s Day that honours both our physical and spiritual mothers. It is a simple black and white template for the kids…

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