Seasonal

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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Roses for Mother

By Kiara Pirola | April 11, 2016

These satin rose ribbons are fun for older children to make and look great on top of a beautifully wrapped gift or on the breakfast tray on Mother’s Day! Alternatively, string them together to make a special family rosary ribbon chain and save it for use on Marian feast days.

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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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7 Ways to Enjoy Easter Eggs

By Kiara Pirola | March 21, 2016

Easter eggs have a long and rich history that goes back well before the invention of chocolate. Eggs have long been associated with new life,…

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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 December

By Marilyn Rodrigues | December 1, 2015

God has brought us again to this beautiful Advent season of waiting and preparing for Christ to come into the world and into our hearts.…

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O Antiphon Baubles

By Francine Pirola | November 30, 2015

The O Antiphons are prayed in the week before Christmas. Cut out the pre-printed baubles or use the blackline templates to design your own. Materials: O Antiphon…

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O Antiphon Prayer Service

By Marilyn Rodrigues | November 30, 2015

Beginning on December 17, take the O Antiphon Bauble for that day and place it in the sacred space. Download Template Light a candle &…

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2015 October

By Marilyn Rodrigues | October 1, 2015
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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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