Ordinary Time

“A and O” Tic Tac Toe

By Isabella Garcia | August 31, 2016

This new twist on an old favourite game will make a terrific handmade Father’s Day gift! Instead of the traditional noughts and crosses, use the…

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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…

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2016 July | Creation – Care of the Common Home

By Marilyn Rodrigues | June 29, 2016

From the Editor Marilyn Rodrigues  On awe, praise and the care of creation Has your child ever been captivated by the sight of a full,…

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In Union With Creation

By CathFamily | June 27, 2016

Father, We praise you with all your creatures. They came forth from your all-powerful hand; they are yours, filled with your presence and your tender…

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Nature Art

By CathFamily | June 27, 2016

We invite you and your children to join us in reflecting on Pope Francis’ message and on God’s stunning work of creation that is our…

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Joy-raising Cupcake Toppers

By Kiara Pirola | May 23, 2016

Use these cute and happy little cupcake toppers to spread some words of wisdom the next time you bake cupcakes for a gift or fundraising…

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Mother’s Day Photo Bouquet

By Francine Pirola | April 6, 2016

Give mum a bouquet of flowers that will last all year and remind her of you. Materials: Cardboard in various colours Chenille pipe cleaners Photographs…

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2016 April | Joy

By Francine Pirola | March 22, 2016

Pope Francis is big on joy. Not only is he always smiling and delighting in the people he meets, many of his writings express the…

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Holy Clutter Burial Ceremony

By Kiara Pirola | February 25, 2016

Help! I can’t find my Prayer Space anymore! What are you supposed to do with all the broken, damaged, or worn-out rosary beads, Ash Wednesday…

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2015 August

By Kiara Pirola | July 30, 2015

Family Prayer can be challenging! But as many dogged Catholic parents will attest, it is totally worth the effort. We’ve drawn inspiration from our readers and the experience of guest authors in the trenches to give you some ideas to forge or renew a family tradition.

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2015 July

By Susanne North | June 30, 2015

During the writing of this month’s CathFamily, Pope Francis’ much anticipated encyclical Laudato Si was released. The Pope issues us with a challenge: to answer…

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How do you do it? Family Prayer

By Kiara Pirola | June 19, 2015

Dear Friends, We are looking to write an article that explores parent’s experiences of establishing and maintaining family prayers and faith rituals. We’d like to know…

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