Family Life
We are in Orange! This means we will be opening the Cathedral doors for Sunday Mass this Sunday 2 January! See here for more information.
If you need any help, or know of anyone who needs help, please contact us info@stpatricks.org.nz.
We are in contact with a wide range of pastoral services.
Here are some Christ-centered resources and activities for you to continue nurturing your family in the Catholic faith.
This page will be updated regularly as the year unfolds.
Daily Activities
There’s something for everyone – Prayer, Daily Mass and Reflections, Lectio Divina and more!
- Rosary and Lectio Divina Join Fr James and friends in daily prayer and reflection
December
- Pope Francis’ Prayer intentions for December
Pope Francis invites everyone to pray for catechists, “summoned to announce the Word of God,” that they might “be its witnesses, with courage and creativity, and in the power of the Holy Spirit, with joy and much peace.” - 3 Minute Retreat: We all need just a 3-minute breather to rest with God.
- Summer holidays at home – here’s some ideas to have ready for Staycations – avoid the queues,…
Family Liturgy
Gather your family, invite someone to link in on-line, and celebrate Sunday Liturgy together
Epiphany 2 January 2022
- Epiphany
- Cathedral Music Page Music for Sunday on Spotify – a real treat!
- Wordsearch and Activities for Kids
The Synod
- Synod 2021 – 2023 : for a Synodal Church
Click here for an introduction
There are number of resources available on the diocesan website to inform us of the background, resources available to support and process of this important moment in the Church’s story. This includes suggestions for on how you might get involved—so why not get involved!
Download the Synod information booklet here
Useful Sites and Resources
The Holy Rosary
- How to Pray the Rosary
Rosary Group – contact anita@stpatricks.org.nz or 027-381-4400 if you would like to join the Cathedral International Rosary group, led by Fr James. Meets on zoom 8.30am, seven days a week.
If you don’t have a rosary of your own, the Cathedral Square Gift Store has plenty to choose from. Contactless pick-ups allowed. - Why teach children the Rosary – one teacher’s thoughts
- One mother’s advice on teaching children the Rosary.
- LifeTeen on the Rosary
- Catholic Icing always has wonderful activities for young children
- Catholic teaching on the Rosary: St JohnPaul II
- Rosary prayer to end the pandemic
Auckland Diocese: Auckland diocese homepage. To find Catholic News, updates and more.
Te Reo Prayers and Responses in Te Reo.
