Families Blog

The families blog offers a rich collection of articles designed to inspire and support Catholic families in living out their faith in everyday life. Featuring regular contributions from beloved writers such as Michael McGirr, Fiona Dyball, Ann Rennie, and Kate Moriarty, the blog provides thought-provoking reflections, practical advice, and engaging stories. Share these articles with families in your school community to nurture their faith journey and strengthen their connection to the school’s Catholic mission.

Families blog – Understanding the Creed

Michael McGirr 24 May 2025

The creed creates community: As we give thanks for the life of Pope Francis, we can give thanks for the many ways he helped us put belief into practice.

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Families blog – Fast and furious

Kate Moriarty 24 May 2025

When it comes to fitting Church services into secular life, timing is everything.

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Families blog – Sing justice, sing peace

Fiona Dyball 24 May 2025

There is a wealth of resources for congregations to sing justice and peace.

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Families blog – Statement of truth

Ann Rennie 24 May 2025

We are defined by our beliefs and how we live out those beliefs in our words and actions, personally and in community.

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Families blog – Overnight success

Kate Moriarty 16 February 2025

Sometimes you have to have faith in others’ acceptance of your faith.

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Families blog – Pilgrims of hope: Sing and keep on walking

Fiona Dyball 16 February 2025

The 2025 Jubilee Year invites us to walk forward together with Christ, and to do it with a song of hope in our hearts and on our lips.

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Families blog – Fourteen stations of the Resurrection

Michael McGirr 16 February 2025

We are familiar with the stations of the cross, a way of being with Jesus as he suffers, but we could also pray 14 stations of the Resurrection.

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Families blog – Light of salvation

Ann Rennie 16 February 2025

‘He is risen’ – the words of the Resurrection – are a triumph over darkness and death.

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Families blog – Blessings from beyond our boundaries

Michael McGirr 28 October 2024

Christianity does not have a monopoly on heartwarming invocations.

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Families blog – The all-encompassing God

Ann Rennie 28 October 2024

We need to embrace the enormity of God, not try to make him small enough to fit into our lives.

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Families blog – Australia in sacred song

Fiona Dyball 28 October 2024

Care needs to be taken when choosing ‘Australian’ songs for Masses and prayer services.

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Families blog – Before coffee

Kate Moriarty 28 October 2024

A cereal explanation for different beliefs.

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