Catholic Outlook Magazine | Ordinary Time| 2023 Issue

World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly
Things to make and do
For the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly
on Sunday 23 July, Pope Francis has chosen the
theme “His mercy is from age to age” (Luke 1:50),
highlighting the connection between the generations.
Young and old need each other.
Here are some activities that our catechists who teach
our faith to children in public schools in the Diocese of
Parramatta have suggested as conversation starters.
Making bread
Making bread with grandchildren is one way to talk
about Eucharist with them. While you’re kneading,
here are some talking points.
• Meals are shared with families every day and to
celebrate special occasions. The Eucharist is a
special meal we share as a parish community.
• Jesus shared a special meal (Passover) with the
disciples in Jerusalem. He shared bread with them
the night before he died.
• Jesus is present in the bread and wine when
Father says special words over the bread and wine
in Mass.
The Diocese of Parramatta is always looking for
people who can teach the faith to our children in
public schools.
To find out more about becoming a catechist
contact Maree at maree.collis@parracatholic.org
Easy Bread Recipe
Ingredients
3 cups plain
flour, sifted
3 tsps baking
powder (omit if
using SR flour)
1 tsp salt
Method
1 tbsp caster
sugar
375ml can beer
(liquid yeast)
Butter to serve
Preheat oven to moderately hot, 190 C
Lightly grease an oven tray.
Sift flour, baking powder and salt together
in large bowl.
Stir in caster sugar.
Make well in centre of dry ingredients and
pour in beer.
Using a butter knife, mix quickly to a soft
sticky dough. Do not over-mix.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface.
Knead lightly and form into a round.
Place on tray.
Bake for 35-40 mins or until it sounds
hollow when tapped.
Cool 10 mins before slicing.
Serve warm, with butter.