Kids
Making Your Own Jesse Tree
Beginning a new Advent Tradition in your family could not be simpler. A Jesse Tree is a simple ritual that comes with a prayer (see…
Saintly Trifecta
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
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.…
Sacred Heart Puzzle
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
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…
Daddy Magic
As a mother of five children ranging in ages from 17 to 6 it is fascinating to watch my husband in action with our children.…
Smart Learning
A major part of successful learning at school and beyond can be attributed to simple organisation. Having intelligence and academic skill is important too, but these gifts…
Children & Media
“Training in the proper use of the media is essential for the cultural, moral and spiritual development of children.” Pope Benedict XVI Raising children in…
Cyber Rascals
Digital communications have revolutionised our social relationships. Text messaging, email and social network communities mean that today’s young person has instant access to friends and acquaintances across…
Grandparent Power
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…
The Spiritual Ancestors of Jesus
A constellation of traditions exist to mark the miraculous event of Christmas: God becomes man in the person of Jesus Christ. The Jesse Tree is…
The Perfect Christmas?
The Holy Family may be the perfect family, but it’s doubtful Mary and Joseph experienced their first Christmas as all going to plan! If there…