Seasonal
Catholic to the Max
Despite GFC’s, most of us still live pretty comfortable lives… How much does God feature in yours? Are you ‘Catholic lite’ or ‘Catholic to the…
The Intentional Family
Plan your family fun these holidays… Creating Memories Think back to a favourite Christmas holiday memory. Was it one of those simple, spontaneous moments, or…
Spousal Gifts
It was 1985 and our whole family had gone to hear a talk by visiting Jesuit Father Charles Gallagher. He was proposing a radical approach…
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…
Christmas Card-o-Envelope
Want something a bit different to the usual mass-produced greeting cards? Try our environmentally-friendly Christmas card-o-envelope for a nifty way to make a card and…
2015 January
From the Editor It’s Christmas! And in Australia, that means long summer holidays. So we have re-published a previous edition to keep the Christmas Spirit…
2014 December
From the Editor Advent is upon us! In this edition, our Christmas focus is Surprise Babies in honour of the ultimate surprise baby, Jesus. This…
2014 November
From the Editor Hello Dear Readers! This month we are taking on the painful subject of grief and loss. Our Christian Faith is a source…
Making a Baptism Candle
A white candle is an essential part of the Sacrament of Baptism. It is lit from the big Pascal Candle and is a symbol of…
Inspiring Saints
St Francis of Assisi | 4th October “Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” –…
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…
Baptism Cakes
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…