Activities

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

First Reconciliation Cards

By Kiara Pirola | January 21, 2015

Invite family and friends to pray for your child as they prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Don’t forget your child’s Godparents! We have four…

Prayer on the Run

By Kiara Pirola | January 20, 2015

Let’s face it; modern parenting is a vast juggling act. Between school, sports, music, coaching, medical appointments and homework it’s common to feel overwhelmed. Add to the…

Days of Gratitude

By Kiara Pirola | December 22, 2014

Here at CathFamily, we’re a little bit into Gratitude at the moment! Consciously cultivating gratitude in your life can alter the way you see the…

Christmas Card-o-Envelope

By Kiara Pirola | December 19, 2014

Want something a bit different to the usual mass-produced greeting cards? Try our environmentally-friendly Christmas card-o-envelope for a nifty way to make a card and…

Making a Baptism Candle

By Kiara Pirola | October 13, 2014

A white candle is an essential part of the Sacrament of Baptism. It is lit from the big Pascal Candle and is a symbol of…