Activities
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To Christians the classic Snakes and Ladders game seems to be based on Old Testament ideas around sin and God’s mercy. It makes us think…
The Way of Mercy
The Way of Mercy is four simple steps to heal a relationship based on the principles of restorative justice. When we make a bad choice,…
O Antiphon Baubles
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…
O Antiphon Cards
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.…
O Antiphon Prayer Service
Beginning on December 17, take the O Antiphon Bauble for that day and place it in the sacred space. Download Template Light a candle &…
Embracing Divine Mercy Everyday
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…
Stations of Glory
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…
St Patrick’s Breastplate
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,…
Waste Not Stale Bread
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…
Praise Flags
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…
Ash Wednesday Prayer
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…
Mardi Gras Prayer
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…