Feast

Annunciation Candle

By Kiara Pirola | July 18, 2012

This neat little activity was adapted from Women for Faith and Family Materials: Large Pillar Candle, white (purity) or blue (for Mary) Small image of…

The Announcement!

By Marilyn Rodrigues | July 18, 2012

Celebrate the world’s biggest announcement with Mary this Lent. What if Mary had said ‘no’? Would the Archangel Gabriel have tried the maiden next door?…

The Mini Litany of Saints

By Kiara Pirola | July 18, 2012

The Litany of Saints is an ancient and complex prayer. It has a beautiful rhythm swinging gracefully between the leader and respondents (bold text). It…

St Nic Candy Cane Holder

By Francine Pirola | July 16, 2012

St Nicolas is usually depicted in crimson or deep purple bishop robes (not the bright red of commercial Santas). The European tradition of hanging stockings…

Saintly Trifecta

By Francine Pirola | July 10, 2012

At the end of October begins three days of saintly celebrations. Here are some tips to make the most of them. Oct 31: Halloween –…

Christ the King Crown & Robe

By Kiara Pirola | July 9, 2012

Christ the King Crown Create a crown using gold cardboard and decorate with sequins, rhinestones and fake fur (or cotton wool) around the bottom rim.…

St Mary’s Sweet Treats

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop  is known for her habit of carrying sweets in her pocket to reward good effort in her students. Try…

A Mackillop Feast!

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

Australians are always looking for an excuse to roll out the festive foods that our Northern hemisphere brethren enjoy in their Winter season. Instead of…

St Mary Mack Chatter Box

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

Use these inspiring quotes from St Mary of the Cross MacKillop to make a chatter-box to use with your family and friends!A chatterbox is an…

Sacred Heart Puzzle

By Kiara Pirola | July 9, 2012

Engage your kids in the beautiful devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This activity is a modern twist on the traditional nine First Friday…

Sacred Heart Muffins Recipe

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

 Try this simple muffin recipe to celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart with taste. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1/2 cup caster sugar…

Litany of the Sacred Heart

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

From Faith and Family Live V.    Lord, have mercy on us. R.    Christ, have mercy on us. V.     Lord, have mercy on us. Christ,…