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2014 September

By Warwick & Alison Marsh | September 1, 2014

From the Editor Hello and thank you for joining us once again! This September is our annual focus on Fathers as we celebrate (in Australia…

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Housework Survey- October 2014

By Kiara Pirola | August 29, 2014

Hello and thank you for taking the time to fill in this survey! It should take you about five minutes. We will be tallying up…

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2014 August

By Kiara Pirola | August 4, 2014

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…

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Watermelon Baptism Font

By Francine Pirola | August 4, 2014

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

By Kiara Pirola | August 4, 2014

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?

By Kiara Pirola | July 7, 2014

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

By Kiara Pirola | June 5, 2014

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

By Kiara Pirola | June 3, 2014

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

By Kiara Pirola | June 2, 2014

  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

By Kiara Pirola | June 2, 2014

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

By Kiara Pirola | June 2, 2014

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

By Francine Pirola | April 1, 2014

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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