Family Rituals
Family Meals Matter!
Studies show that family meals deliver a host of benefits to both children and parents. Most of these benefits are independent of ethnic background, socio-economic…
At Table with the Lord
A family meal is more than just a feed. It’s a time when we, as family members of whatever age or state of life, deepen…
ANZAC Biscuits
This traditional Australian cookie was sent overseas to ANZAC troops as it has excellent keeping properties. Ingredients 1 cup plain flour 1 cup rolled oats…
The Angelus
Why not pray the Angelus? Set your mobile phone to chime at each day one or more of the three set hours? The Traditional hours…
St Nicholas Candy Cane Blessing
This little family prayer ritual is a perfect way to celebrate St Nicholas’ feast day on the 6th of December. For more information on St…
The Jesse Tree Prayer
Preparation: Jesse Tree branches or banner. One (or more) Jesse Tree symbols ready. Scripture story ready. Download Scripture Stories Jesse Tree Prayer Lord God, Our…
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…
The Rosary With Children
Get your kids involved in the Rosary with this simple craft activity. There is no better time than now to start something beautiful in your…
A Mackillop Feast!
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…
Natural Advent Wreath
Advent is a time of eager anticipation of the coming of Jesus. The lighting of Advent candles is old tradition that many families and churches…
No Time To Rise! Unleavened Bread Recipe
During the Passover, the Israelites did not have time to wait for their bread to rise as they had to escape from Egypt. Try your…
Last Supper Meal
On the Thursday of Holy Week, we commemorate the Last Supper. In the Christian Scriptures we read that on this day, the night before he…