Tag: Children
From pews to planes to pursue God’s call to service
Fr Toan Nguyen’s ministry to disabled orphans is his way of living the Gospel he preaches from the pulpit at St Brendan’s in Bankstown
Believe in kids, and they will believe in kindness
Children’s author Debora Abela’s new book The Kindness Project follows four students with a class project to make the world a better place. The Catholic Weekly sat down with her ahead of the launch to talk about the importance of kindness
Protestors rally as drag story time for children overturned
Passionate Catholics were among the crowd of protestors who attended Cumberland City Council to protest against drag queen reading time for local children.
Jordan’s just of one of many graced by Sisters’ legacy
New mum Corinne Tait welcomed her child Jordan Joseph Brian Tait, one of the first babies to be born in 2024.
Pope encourages children to speak up, work for peace
In a celebration of life, peace, joy and harmony, thousands of children representing young people on every continent greeted Pope Francis during an afternoon event in the Vatican's Paul VI hall.
Retreat to show You Are Not Alone
Kevin and Helen Wagner were so ready for children after their marriage in 2005 that Helen “sobbed for days” the first time she realised they had not conceived.
Two-thirds of all Australians suffered childhood maltreatment, new ACU study shows
The study of 8,500 Australians aged 16-65 showed that girls were at greater risk of multiple types of abuse and neglect (43.2 per cent) compared with boys (34.9 per cent)
How to Have Successful School Mornings
By Mike and Alicia Hernon
If you’re anything like us, your home runs on routines. Bedtimes, meal times and summertime are all on some kind...
Members back new study of abuse
The Plenary Council has apologised formally to victims, survivors and families of child abuse and has committed to a further investigation into the systemic...
How to Succeed at Mass with Kids
By Mike and Alicia Hernon
Mass with kids. The idea might make you cringe with anxiety at the thought of the annoyed looks, judgy comments...
Theology for Parents
By Francis Etheredge
‘In sermons and talks, use simple language and a homely conversational style to explain each particular point” “far as you can,...
Dealing with Trauma: A new resource for parents
Constant media coverage of war in Ukraine and floods in New South Wales and Queensland has prompted school principals to send parents tips for helping them to cope with the onslaught of bad news.
