Seasonal

Christmas according to Kids

By Isabella Garcia | December 15, 2017

What happens when you ask a bunch of kids to tell the story of Christmas? Enjoy this story of Bethle-ha-ha-ham and the magical star that…

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Sacrament Essential: First Eucharist

By CathFamily | December 13, 2017

Theology in a nutshell The sacrament of the Eucharist is a sacred meal where we break bread and share the one cup that has been…

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Preparing your child for first communion

By CathFamily | December 1, 2017

Make mealtimes special. Just as the Eucharist is at the heart of the life of the Church, family meals are the heart of your home,…

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Tips to Celebrate Halloween

By CathFamily | October 13, 2017

Many families have their doubts about celebrating Halloween. For some, the practice of trick-or-treating is seen as yet another invasion by American culture. For others,…

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Meeting needs today

By CathFamily | September 22, 2017

Probably the most well-known saying of St Mary MacKillop is, “Never see a need without doing something about it”. – MM. (1871). The ongoing legacy…

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A life of Service: St Mary Mack for kids

By CathFamily | September 20, 2017

When Alexander and Flora MacKillop welcomed their first baby, Mary Helen, into the world in the bedroom of their little house in Melbourne they must…

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Plant a Mary’s garden

By Francine Pirola | August 23, 2017

May is the month of Mary. Why not plant a Mary’s Garden this month, as a sign of devotion and to create a place of…

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Acts of Mercy, Acts of Love

By CathFamily | August 7, 2017

Another special theme of Advent, along with waiting, is mercy. Advent is an intense time of waiting for God the Father’s great act of mercy…

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5 Fast facts about advent

By CathFamily | August 4, 2017

 When does advent begin and end? Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. The first Sunday of Advent is the start…

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Advent Joy for kids

By CathFamily | August 4, 2017

Here are some simple ways to bring Advent joy to children while helping them to learn about, and personalise, some of our rich faith traditions.…

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Mary Mackillop Prayer

By CathFamily | July 29, 2017

Ever-generous God, You inspired St Mary MacKillop to live her life faithful to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and constant in bringing hope and encouragement…

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Saint Francis

By Marilyn Rodrigues | July 15, 2017

From Party Boy To Radical Christ-Follower St Francis (born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone) was the popular son of a silk merchant who dreamed of…

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