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Confirmation Prayer Cards

By Francine Pirola | May 10, 2018

Confirmation is the completion of the graces received at Baptism and from the earliest days of Christianity was closely linked to the Sacrament of Baptism.…

The Joy Bomb

By CathFamily | January 8, 2018

If you could summarise Patrick in one word, it is joy. If you could bottle Patrick’s joy and sell it, we’d be multi-billionaires. You can…

2016 Dec-Jan | Surprise!

By Isabella Garcia | November 30, 2016

From the Editor One of the most wonderful things about children is their surprisability. It’s so easy to surprise them, and their expressions of anticipation,…

Epiphany Prayer Service

By CathFamily | November 29, 2016

A short and sweet prayer service that introduces children to the meaning of the wise men’s visit to Jesus. Materials Epiphany gift box and gifts…

2016 Nov | Accompany

By CathFamily | November 7, 2016

From the Editor Marilyn Rodrigues In this edition we feature the testimonials and commentary of people who are walking with those whose life circumstances and…

2016 Oct | Embrace

By Isabella Garcia | October 4, 2016

From the Editor Marilyn Rodrigues Marriages are central to the life of the Church, our culture and society. They are vital to our future. St…

All Hallows’ Eve Soul Cakes

By Isabella Garcia | September 27, 2016

A soul cake is a small round cake made for All Souls’ Day (the 2nd November), according to a centuries-old tradition from Britain and Ireland.…

2016 Sept | Evangelise

By Isabella Garcia | August 31, 2016

From the Editor Marilyn Rodrigues We have no greater treasure to pass on to our children than our faith. Father of three Sam Guzman, mother…

“A and O” Tic Tac Toe

By Isabella Garcia | August 31, 2016

This new twist on an old favourite game will make a terrific handmade Father’s Day gift! Instead of the traditional noughts and crosses, use the…

2016 Aug | MacKillop

By Marilyn Rodrigues | August 2, 2016

From the Editor Marilyn Rodrigues Many wonderful saints share the month of August for their feast days, but it is hard as an Australian to…

Winter Joey

By Kiara Pirola | July 27, 2016

In light of the fact that St Mary Mack’s Feast day is in August, that she managed her medication like a pro, and she lived…

Nature Art

By CathFamily | June 27, 2016

We invite you and your children to join us in reflecting on Pope Francis’ message and on God’s stunning work of creation that is our…