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Advent Wreath Banner
This Advent Wreath is an innovative and space saving adaptation of an old tradition. The pattern below makes a banner finished size 60 x 75…
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Advent Prayer II
Leader: Lord God, you are the light of the world, the source of all life. Be our light. Be our life. Leader: Lord God, your…
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Advent Water Wreath
The Advent Wreath is rich in symbolism: The circular shape, with no beginning or end symbolises the eternity of God. Purple candles symbolize penance. The…
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Advent Prayer I
Leader: Lord God, you are the light of the world, the source of all life. Be our light. Be our life. Leader: Lord God, your…
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Natural Advent Wreath
Advent is a time of eager anticipation of the coming of Jesus. The lighting of Advent candles is old tradition that many families and churches…
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Daddy Magic
As a mother of five children ranging in ages from 17 to 6 it is fascinating to watch my husband in action with our children.…
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Smart Learning
A major part of successful learning at school and beyond can be attributed to simple organisation. Having intelligence and academic skill is important too, but these gifts…
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Children & Media
“Training in the proper use of the media is essential for the cultural, moral and spiritual development of children.” Pope Benedict XVI Raising children in…
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Your Home: A Living Church
The Domestic Church The home is the place where we learn to love. It is in our homes that our children are first introduced to love; in…
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Family Vocations
Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York recently noted the link between marriage and vocations to the priesthood and religious life: “We have a vocation crisis to life-long, life-giving,…
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Cyber Rascals
Digital communications have revolutionised our social relationships. Text messaging, email and social network communities mean that today’s young person has instant access to friends and acquaintances across…
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Grandparent Power
Almost every grandparent thinks their grandchildren are pretty special. Grandparents are allowed to be biased – after all, every kid deserves a doting grandparent to counter…
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