Perth’s Catholic homeschooling community continued a 20-year tradition last Friday, celebrating the Communion of Saints with a day of fun, festivity and costumery for the younger children, lovingly put together by parents.
More than 60 children, aged between one and 15 years from around 50 different families from throughout Perth took part in the event.
It began with a procession of the young saints in their home-made garb, praying for the Saints’ intercession with a litany.
Honoured guest, Friar Gabriel FMI, proved a hit with the children, providing many of the day’s most popular activities including a tug of war, as well as a strong religious presence.
This year’s All Saints celebration was also a fundraiser to collect funds for a charity one of the homeschooling families had established in the Philippines.
A lolly and cupcake stall, a white elephant stall, and raffles were some of the numerous attractions on offer.