Grandparents

Grandparents Kit 1

By CathFamily | June 21, 2021

Grandparents are of unique importance in family life generally and particularly in the transmission of faith through the generations. They provide children with a stability…

Tips for Grandparents – Printable

By CathFamily | October 4, 2018

How important grandparents are for family life, for passing on the human and religious heritage which is so essential for each and every society! How…

St Anne & Joachim: Grandparents of Jesus

By CathFamily | July 13, 2018

This saintly couple is parents to Mary and grandparents to Jesus. With such amazing offspring, Joachim and Anne must share an extraordinary love. They have…

The Grandparent Biological Clock

By CathFamily | January 12, 2018

Some older parents feel a sense of urgency about their adult children’s childlessness, a kind of grandparent biological clock. 

A Blessing

By Francine Pirola | July 19, 2013

“A blessing is more than wishing for a child to be happy; it is an intimate and humble plea for God to act powerfully in…

Matriarchs & Patriarchs

By Kiara Pirola | July 12, 2013

“As matriarchs and patriarchs of the family, grandparents not only are a blessing, but they can also give blessings with a unique authority.” – Francine…

Brand New Grandparents

By Kiara Pirola | July 6, 2013

As a grandparent, or expectant one, your relationship with your grandchild comes bundled with your relationship with the parents. It can be helpful to reflect…

Grandparents

By Kiara Pirola | July 5, 2013

As a child is born – so are grandparents The rise of Grandparenthood There was a time when grey hair was relatively rare. Many people…

My Ancestor Tree

By Kiara Pirola | June 26, 2013

Celebrate the grandparents in your family with this simple craft project. It’s as easy as downloading the template, printing it, and letting the kids attack…

Bedtime Blessing

By Kiara Pirola | February 20, 2013

Blessing is an ancient practice and common element in almost all religions. Why not start a lovely new tradition in your family with this simple…

Grandparent Power

By Francine Pirola | June 18, 2012

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…