This year our family has been getting especially excited for the Advent and Christmas seasons. As our family grows, each year I try to add one new tradition to our Advent and Christmas routines. This year that new tradition is the renowned Jesse Tree! The Jesse Tree is a medieval practice of preparing our hearts …
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If you’re running of ideas of how to celebrate this Easter Octave (without resorting to more chocolate of course!) this craft activity might be a good option. Don’t worry if you’re not proficient at sewing, this is a beginner level project and, alternatively, you can use craft glue or a hot glue gun instead. It …
We had a minor dilemma earlier this year when Master 9’s Rosary pouch broke. Of course, he is still just inside that phase of thinking that Mum and Dad can fix everything. Well, I couldn’t fix the pouch. But I could make him a new one. And the project turned out to be a …
The Annunciation is a beautiful solemnity in the Church’s calendar. It is a moment in history when Mary said yes to God in the most profound way; she became the Mother of God. The following is a craft activity you can make with the kids to celebrate the Annunciation at home. What you need: …
He’s the foster father of Jesus and a fabulous patron saint for fathers and family life. We often hang images of Jesus and Mary around our house, and perhaps the Holy Family, but St Joseph is not always at the forefront of our minds. The following is a tutorial for a DIY shrine that …
St Patrick’s Day is a solemnity during Lent that is well known for its colourful Irish influences. St Patrick himself is associated with many legends including evicting snakes from Ireland. But one important legacy is his simple imagery in explaining the Trinity; the humble shamrock. The following is an easy craft you can …
Being able to live out the liturgical seasons as a family is such a privilege and Lent is no exception! You will have the opportunity to witness to one another, encourage each other as you struggle and sacrifice and come together in the beauty of communal prayer. Here are just some of the ways you can …
I made this empty tomb model a few years back, and it has been used year after year! We reenact the Carrying of the Cross, The Passion and lay Jesus in the tomb on Good Friday. On Easter Sunday the stone has been rolled away and we can see He is Risen! Its lots …
If you know me you have heard me mention how much I enjoy Lent, not because I particularly enjoy sacrifice! (No that bit is hard) but I do enjoy how it just seems to come about at just the right time. We have been on a high feasting and celebrating over Christmas and New year, …
In our family this year we decided as part of our Lenten promises we would adopt a better prayer life. This would include set prayers, said every day at about the same time each day. So to help make these new habits as easy to adopt as possible. We made little mini prayer books …
