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Family Resources

- Family & Youth
  - Family Resources
  - Youth Resources
Explore the world- online
EarthCams:
Explore EarthCam to see what the weather is like in different places around the world.
- Times Square, New York
- Horseshoe Falls, Niagara Falls
- Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
- Mauritius
- Pattaya Beach, Thailand
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada:
"Take a peek and see what our fascinating fish are up to from home! We have four live cameras set up so you can get a little bit of the aquarium experience, wherever you are!" "Choose a tank to watch!"
- Sharks
- Rainbow Reef
- Ray Bay
- Jellyfish
Zoo Animal Live-Streams:
Viewers control the camera!
(not all animal streams are on all the time)
Online Games to Play Remotely (for free)

Codenames - Two teams compete by each having a "spymaster" giving one-word clues that can point to multiple words on the board. The other players on the team attempt to guess their team's words while avoiding the words of the other team. Click here for instructions
Jeopardy - Contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers, and must phrase their responses in the form of questions.
Skribble.io - A free multiplayer drawing and guessing game. Select Create a Private Room, and send the link to friends and family!
Today's Readings
- Wednesday of the First Week of Advent
  
  Reading I Is 25:6-10a
  Responsorial Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
  Gospel Mt 15:29-37
Celebrate the Word

Click here for the Celebrate the Word Reflection package for each week

Saints Colouring Book

Thanks to RealLifeAtHome we have Saints Colouring Books available at St. Mary's & Sacred Heart for free.
Crafts
Towel Origami Animals
Make folding your laundry fun by folding your towels into Origami animals!
- Rabbit, Toad, Swan, & Monkey
- Elephant, Seahorse, Baby Monkey & Turtle
Origami Butterflies
Fold some origami butterflies to bring spring inside. Instructions found here

Pillow Case Doll

Take an old pillowcase and turn it into a doll!

Click here for instructions
Importance of Prayer as a Family

"Family prayer enables parents to pass on their Christian faith to their children, promotes family unity and supports expressions of faith outside the home."

Weekly Family Activity

Every Monday check back for an activity that can be done as a family.
Sunday Liturgies at Home

Click on the picture below to access family resources that were purchased by our parish for you from the pastoral centre.
Children's Bulletin