The Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre is responsible for catechesis in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Derry.
The centre provides a variety of opportunities for growth as well as 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
The Diocesan Catechetical Centre supports the work of primary schools in a variety of ways:
- Facilitating teaching the faith to young people.
- Enabling staff in schools to develop their knowledge and understanding of Religious Education and Catholic faith in the context of the ethos of the Catholic school.
- Encouraging and facilitating close partnerships between home, school and parish.
- 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
