Articles

Seasons of Grace

By Kiara Pirola | February 1, 2015

Among the Seasons of the Church, the great season of Lent calls us to the grace of perseverance. Modern family life is busy. The constant stream of events and…

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2015 February

By Kiara Pirola | January 22, 2015

From the Editor As we move towards Lent, we turn our thoughts towards spiritual rejuvenation and toning. Just as an athlete prepares for weeks (or…

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First Reconciliation Cards

By Kiara Pirola | January 21, 2015

Invite family and friends to pray for your child as they prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Don’t forget your child’s Godparents! We have four…

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Act of Contrition Cards

By Kiara Pirola | January 21, 2015

A business card-sized Act of Contrition to keep handy in your wallet or purse. An essential item if you’re not too good at remembering these…

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Examination of Conscience

By Kiara Pirola | January 21, 2015

Preparing for Reconciliation is a must. A simple five minutes to slow down and reflect is all you need to make this sacrament meaningful and…

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Prayer on the Run

By Kiara Pirola | January 20, 2015

Let’s face it; modern parenting is a vast juggling act. Between school, sports, music, coaching, medical appointments and homework it’s common to feel overwhelmed. Add to the…

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Catholic to the Max

By Francine Pirola | January 14, 2015

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…

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The Intentional Family

By Marilyn Rodrigues | December 26, 2014

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…

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Spousal Gifts

By Francine and Byron Pirola | December 24, 2014

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…

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Grateful

By Francine Pirola | December 22, 2014

“It was a typical school yard conversation. A bunch of mothers were talking about the various challenges their kids were facing – the usual stuff.…

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Days of Gratitude

By Kiara Pirola | December 22, 2014

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…

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2015 January

By Kiara Pirola | December 19, 2014

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…

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