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On a Mission from God
A vocation is not ‘a job’. it is a life commitment to a person (in marriage) or a people (in priesthood or religious life). It…
R E A D M O R E →Matriarchs & Patriarchs
“As matriarchs and patriarchs of the family, grandparents not only are a blessing, but they can also give blessings with a unique authority.” – Francine…
R E A D M O R E →Family Prayer
Some kind of regular family prayer ritual is critical to fostering your child’s emerging relationship with God. Some families say a whole Rosary after dinner,…
R E A D M O R E →Like a X-ray Glasses
“Like a pair of x-ray glasses, gratitude transforms the way we see our situation.” – Francine Pirola For more on gratitude, check out: Gratitude: the…
R E A D M O R E →Overscheduled Kids
In a fast-paced culture driven by the need to have it all, many kids are growing up without the joy of authentic leisure. In a…
R E A D M O R E →Quality Time & Quantity Time
It’s just not possible to jump into a ‘quality’ conversation without first having lots of leisurely ‘quantity’ time.
R E A D M O R E →Self-Control to Self-Giving
We all know that people with a capacity for self-control can accomplish amazing things in life – athletic prowess, academic excellence, financial independence, social revolution…
R E A D M O R E →Mother’s Day Prayer Card
The perfect card for Mother’s Day that honours both our physical and spiritual mothers. It is a simple black and white template for the kids…
R E A D M O R E →Table Talk
In our culture of busyness, family meals are often a casualty. And with loss of these traditions, we also lose connection and important relationship time. The benefits…
R E A D M O R E →Catechism Roulette
Ever wondered why Catholics do the things we do? Get your Catechism out, dust it off and have a go at playing Catechism Roulette! How…
R E A D M O R E →Faithful
“I (name) take you, (name), to be my wife/husband. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and…
R E A D M O R E →Participating in the Year of Faith
Want to do something for the Year of Faith but don’t have time to sit down and study the Catechism? Check out some of CathFamily’s…
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