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Catholic FAQs

By Kiara Pirola | April 1, 2013

How well do you know Catholicism? Could you answer some of the most common questions about our faith? Have a go! 1. Why do Catholics…

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Participating in the Year of Faith

By Kiara Pirola | March 31, 2013

Want to do something for the Year of Faith but don’t have time to sit down and study the Catechism? Check out some of CathFamily’s…

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Living the Faith

By Kiara Pirola | March 30, 2013

The world today repeatedly writes off the Catholic Church as being irrelevant, so the fascination and buzz that has been generated by Pope Benedict retiring…

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Make an Oil Lamp

By Kiara Pirola | March 27, 2013

Oil Lanterns were the main source of light at night or in the home in Jesus time. Make your own oil lamp and use it…

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No-Sew Unity Banner

By Kiara Pirola | February 27, 2013

Try this fuss-free banner project with the kids. Hung over a prayer space, it is a great reminder to pray for Christian unity and unity…

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Prayer for Unity

By Kiara Pirola | February 26, 2013

Sometimes, the best thing we can do is pray about something! Make this simple prayer ritual a regular part of your family’s prayer life, and…

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Unity People Chain

By Kiara Pirola | February 25, 2013

“That they may all be one…” Make unity a regular point in your family’s prayer life. This simple craft activity is not only a lot…

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Mixing Faiths

By Francine and Byron Pirola | February 22, 2013

In a way, every marriage is a ‘mixed-faith’ marriage. Even within the same faith tradition, there can be different levels of commitment to the practice…

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Family Prayer Bookmarks

By Kiara Pirola | February 20, 2013

Marriage and family had a special place in the heart of our late Pope, John Paul II. Family life is not easy, a source of…

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Bedtime Blessing

By Kiara Pirola | February 20, 2013

Blessing is an ancient practice and common element in almost all religions. Why not start a lovely new tradition in your family with this simple…

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Faithful, Faulty Families

By Marilyn Rodrigues | February 19, 2013

It is in the family that we learn what it is to love. Christ calls us not be perfectly happy, but to trust in him…

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A Year of Grace

By Kiara Pirola | January 30, 2013

On Pentecost 2012 Australian Catholics begin a ‘Year of Grace’: a time for all to deepen our relationship with Jesus. In a courageous and humble…

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