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Celebration – Sacraments

Our Lads Make Their Sacraments
9 Sep 2015

Our Lads Make Their Sacraments

by Erin | posted in: Blog, Celebration, Celebration - Sacraments, Faith, Family | 4

Yesterday Jack Jack made his Confirmation  and Jem made his First Holy Communion.  To receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit is such a blessing  and as our Bishop told the children, in the times ahead they will need to … Continued

Celebrating an Ordination to the Diaconate
24 Feb 2015

Celebrating an Ordination to the Diaconate

by Erin | posted in: Blog, Celebration, Celebration - Sacraments, Faith | 2

Earlier this month found us in Our Cathedral City celebrating the Ordination of a dear friend to the Diaconate Six years of study and discernment, and finally Deacon S__ was ready to be ordained a Deacon  Oh this thrilling moment … Continued

We’re Goin’ To the Chapel
17 Sep 2014

We’re Goin’ To the Chapel

by Erin | posted in: Blog, Celebration, Celebration - Sacraments, Family, Photography | 9

Saturday we attended my brother’s wedding, it was beautiful and elegant, a special day indeed.  A day rich in precious memories shared with our favourite people. Oh my so grown up! just allow me a moment  Living my own fairytale … Continued

Celebrating Father’s Ordination to the Priesthood
16 Jul 2014

Celebrating Father’s Ordination to the Priesthood

by Erin | posted in: Blog, Celebration, Celebration - Sacraments, Faith | 4

Last week we headed to our Cathedral City to celebrate the Ordination of our dear Deacon to the Priesthood. Watching priest after priest stream into the Cathedral gave me goosebumps, 50 priests in all had come to witness and celebrate … Continued

A Portrait a Week – January 21st Edition
21 Jan 2014

A Portrait a Week – January 21st Edition

by Erin | posted in: Blog, Celebration, Celebration - Sacraments, Photography, Photography - Link Ups | 9

A portrait of our children, once a week, every week in 2014 1. Bella in her Baptismal Gown 2. Bella with her parents and godparents   3. Our Bella’s Baptism   4. Our new Deacon’s first Baptism, he was so … Continued

Homeschool Camp – 13th Year
17 Sep 2013

Homeschool Camp – 13th Year

by Erin | posted in: Blog, Celebration, Celebration - Sacraments, Home Education - Sports Day & Camp, Living | 3

Last week saw us once again enjoying our annual homeschool camp. Three of our children were blessed to make their Sacraments, what a wonderful day.  We enjoyed many team building activities and daily Mass   and Benediction.  As well as … Continued

A Portrait a Week – September 16th Edition
15 Sep 2013

A Portrait a Week – September 16th Edition

by Erin | posted in: Blog, Celebration, Celebration - Sacraments, Faith, Family, Home Education - Sports Day & Camp, Living, Photography, Photography - Link Ups | 10

A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 1. First Holy Communion Day for our Jack Jack 2. Confirmation Day for our Jelly Bean 3. Confirmation Day for our Princess 4. Our three Sacramental children with … Continued

Receiving Confirmation and First Holy Communion
23 Sep 2011

Receiving Confirmation and First Holy Communion

by Erin | posted in: Blog, Celebration, Celebration - Sacraments, Faith, Family, Home Education - Sports Day & Camp, Living | 5

Tuesday 13th was a huge day for our family. Michelangelo received the Gifts of the Holy Spirit when he made his Confirmation, taking the name Bernard. Jelly Bean made her First Holy Communion. Yes, this is the moment when Mama … Continued

Homeschool Confirmation/ FHC Mass, Einstein’s Big Day
14 Sep 2009

Homeschool Confirmation/ FHC Mass, Einstein’s Big Day

by Erin | posted in: Blog, Celebration, Celebration - Sacraments, Faith, Family, Home Education - Sports Day & Camp, Living | 3

Day 2 Tuesday dawned, the BIG day, and Our Lady’s Birthday. For the past seven years the homeschool children of our diocese have made their First Holy Communion and Confirmation at our Homeschool Camp Mass. All of my children have … Continued

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