Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre is responsible for catechesis in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Derry. The centre provides faith formation and religious education support to Catholic schools and parishes. It aims to bring people of every age into a closer relationship with Jesus in the Body of Christ. The centre was established in 2005 with Fr Paul Farren as centre director.
The centre provides a variety of resources for the development of parish catechists, parish catechetical leaders, formation gatherings, retreats and assistance in determining catechetical programming for parishes and Catholic primary and post primary schools.
Resources for Parishes
- Prayer of the Faithful for various occasions
- Liturgy for Church Unity
- Service for Ash Wednesday
- Reflections for various occasions
- Resources for Parish Missions and Retreats
- Blessing ceremonies
- Resources for Carol Services
- Confirmation Ceremony
- Induction ceremony for Eucharistic Ministers
- Stations of the Cross
- Liturgy for New Year’s Eve
- Penitential Services
- First Communion celebrations
- Eucharistic services
- Reflective powerpoint presentations
Resources for Schools
- Liturgies for the opening of the school year
- Prayer of the Faithful for various occasions
- Blessing ceremonies
- Resources for Carol Services
- Confirmation Ceremony
- Induction ceremony for Eucharistic Ministers
- First Communion celebrations
- Reflective powerpoint presentations
