Rituals & Prayer
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…
Act of Contrition Cards
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…
Examination of Conscience
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…
Prayer on the Run
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
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…
Pray for the Synod on the Family
Pope Francis has called all people to pray for him and the upcoming Synod on the Family. This will be a comprehensive review of the…
Growing in Love
The popularity of St Valentine’s Day grew out of the joy of celebrating romantic married love. The celebration also encourages us to renew and develop…
Spiritual Communion Prayer
We are required to attend Mass every Sunday and to participate in the celebration. For most of us, this includes receiving communion, though there…
Family Stations of the Cross
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…
Children’s Station of the Cross
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…
Angel Prayers
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…
Family Prayer
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,…