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Peg Leg Sheep

By Francine Pirola | May 8, 2023

When we live without God, we are like sheep without a shepherd. Jesus often spoke about himself as a Shepherd. In Matthew’s gospel (9:36), for…

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St Therese of Lisieux: Living Faith Beads

By Kiara Pirola | September 25, 2018

St Therese of Lisieux, also called The Little Flower, was known for her simple yet profound faith. She reportedly carried a string of ten beads…

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St Val’s Secret Messages of Love

By Marilyn Rodrigues | January 27, 2017

The tradition of giving a card or letter to one’s beloved on St Valentine’s Day comes from the bishop St Valentine’s letters from prison in…

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Salt Dough Cross

By Isabella Garcia | August 18, 2016

Kids young and old will love to make and decorate these crosses! They can be hung up or placed in your prayer space on the…

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Joy-raising Cupcake Toppers

By Kiara Pirola | May 23, 2016

Use these cute and happy little cupcake toppers to spread some words of wisdom the next time you bake cupcakes for a gift or fundraising…

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Roses for Mother

By Kiara Pirola | April 11, 2016

These satin rose ribbons are fun for older children to make and look great on top of a beautifully wrapped gift or on the breakfast tray on Mother’s Day! Alternatively, string them together to make a special family rosary ribbon chain and save it for use on Marian feast days.

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Mother’s Day Photo Bouquet

By Francine Pirola | April 6, 2016

Give mum a bouquet of flowers that will last all year and remind her of you. Materials: Cardboard in various colours Chenille pipe cleaners Photographs…

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7 Ways to Enjoy Easter Eggs

By Kiara Pirola | March 21, 2016

Easter eggs have a long and rich history that goes back well before the invention of chocolate. Eggs have long been associated with new life,…

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2016 March | Simplify

By CathFamily | February 29, 2016

Lent is the perfect time to prune whatever distracts us from the enjoyment of God’s presence and peace. Many self-help experts preach decluttering and simplifying…

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O Antiphon Baubles

By Francine Pirola | November 30, 2015

The O Antiphons are prayed in the week before Christmas. Cut out the pre-printed baubles or use the blackline templates to design your own. Materials: O Antiphon…

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Christmas Card-o-Envelope

By Kiara Pirola | December 19, 2014

Want something a bit different to the usual mass-produced greeting cards? Try our environmentally-friendly Christmas card-o-envelope for a nifty way to make a card and…

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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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