Seasonal
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…
Watermelon Baptism Font
A perfect summer treat and a healthier option to a cake, this watermelon recipe is so simple and fresh. All it takes is a watermelon,…
2014 August
From the Editor This month is the second in our Sacrament Essentials series. The featured sacrament is Baptism and we have written this with a…
2014 June
Hello and welcome to the first in our special series on the Sacraments! For Catholics, Sacraments are a big deal. They are major maturing milestones in…