Recipes

Bread for Families

By Francine Pirola | July 24, 2023

Is there ever anything so delicious and nourishing as freshly baked bread? This focaccia recipe is a game-changer for busy families. In almost every culture,…

School Vacation Ideas

By Francine Pirola | September 24, 2021

No matter in which country you reside, there’s always a frantic search for ideas to keep kids busy during the school vacations. With many places…

2016 Oct | Embrace

By Isabella Garcia | October 4, 2016

From the Editor Marilyn Rodrigues Marriages are central to the life of the Church, our culture and society. They are vital to our future. St…

All Hallows’ Eve Soul Cakes

By Isabella Garcia | September 27, 2016

A soul cake is a small round cake made for All Souls’ Day (the 2nd November), according to a centuries-old tradition from Britain and Ireland.…

2016 Sept | Evangelise

By Isabella Garcia | August 31, 2016

From the Editor Marilyn Rodrigues We have no greater treasure to pass on to our children than our faith. Father of three Sam Guzman, mother…

Winter Joey

By Kiara Pirola | July 27, 2016

In light of the fact that St Mary Mack’s Feast day is in August, that she managed her medication like a pro, and she lived…

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…

Watermelon Baptism Font

By Francine Pirola | August 4, 2014

A perfect summer treat and a healthier option to a cake, this watermelon recipe is so simple and fresh. All it takes is a watermelon,…

Baptism Cakes

By Kiara Pirola | August 4, 2014

No Sacrament celebration is complete without cake! Here are some unique ideas to mark your child’s or godchild’s baptism. 1. Icing Sugar Patterns This is…

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…

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…

Gingerbread Jesse Tree Cookies

By Francine Pirola | March 15, 2013

Make your family Jesse Tree even more appetising by creating edible ornaments! This is great fun for kids and is also perfect for morning teas after…