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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,…
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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…
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Too Many Children?
Cross-posted from Lightly Salted, by Peter Holmes a father of eight. Today I was chatting with a friend who has a largish family. When I say ‘largish’,…
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Growing in Love
The popularity of St Valentine’s Day grew out of the joy of celebrating romantic married love. The celebration also encourages us to renew and develop…
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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…
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Spiritual Communion Prayer
We are required to attend Mass every Sunday and to participate in the celebration. For most of us, this includes receiving communion, though there…
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Communion Colour-in
Your child’s First Communion is a big event and one that is often full of children of all ages including little ones. Keeping them engaged…
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First Communion Cards
Your child’s First Communion is a special opportunity to invite family and friends to pray for your child as they prepare for the Sacrament. We’ve…
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Make a Family Paschal Candle
On Holy Saturday, the Paschal Candle is blessed and lit for the first time. It will be used throughout the Easter season and at Baptisms…
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Family Stations of the Cross
Children love candles! Use this simple prayer format to engage the family in the Passion of Jesus. Beginning with 12 lit candles, read each station and…
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Children’s Station of the Cross
Based on a version of the Via Crucis used by Pope John Paul II at the Colosseum in Rome, this worksheet can be used to…
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The Annunciation!
“Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ.” Pope John Paul II, October 22, 1978
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