Celebrate the true joy of Easter Sunday and the Resurrection of Jesus through a number of creative activities for all the family. Easter Sunday … [Read more...] about Easter Sunday Family Activities
Chaplaincy Resources
Easter Sacred Space
A simple Sacred Space can be placed somewhere in the house during Easter and used as a gathering place for prayer. Why not create your own Sacred … [Read more...] about Easter Sacred Space
Celebrate! Rejoice! Share! Celebrating the Easter Season 4th April-23rd May 2021
Jesus’ death did not end in death but in life. At the Easter Vigil Jesus asks us to be part of the most important night of the year. It is the key … [Read more...] about Celebrate! Rejoice! Share! Celebrating the Easter Season 4th April-23rd May 2021
Holy Saturday 3rd April 2021
In the early Church Holy Saturday was known as Great, or Grand, Saturday, Holy Saturday, the Angelic Night, the Vigil of Easter. It is a day of joy … [Read more...] about Holy Saturday 3rd April 2021
Good Friday 2nd April 2021
Good Friday is the day on which Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum … [Read more...] about Good Friday 2nd April 2021
Holy Thursday 1st April 2021
Holy Thursday celebrates the institution of the Eucharist as the true body and blood of Jesus Christ and the institution of the sacrament of the … [Read more...] about Holy Thursday 1st April 2021
Celebrating Palm Sunday 28th March 2021
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most sacred and special time of the year. The four gospel writers (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) … [Read more...] about Celebrating Palm Sunday 28th March 2021
Celebrating Holy Week 28th March-3rd April 2021
Holy Week is the most sacred, special and important week of the year. Journey through the events of Holy Week. Sing Hosanna with Jesus as he enters … [Read more...] about Celebrating Holy Week 28th March-3rd April 2021
Reconciliation Service-Holy Week 28th March-3rd April 2021
A short Liturgy of Reconciliation service which may be used by parishes during Holy Week reconciliation-liturgy-2021 … [Read more...] about Reconciliation Service-Holy Week 28th March-3rd April 2021
What did Jesus Do? An Mix and Match Activity
Why not spend a little time with your children this Holy Week? What did Jesus do, where did he go during the last week of his life on … [Read more...] about What did Jesus Do? An Mix and Match Activity
Stations of the Cross for Young People
The Stations of the Cross focus on specific events of Jesus’ last day on earth as a man. They give us hope – they let us know that at this very … [Read more...] about Stations of the Cross for Young People
Guided Meditation – Simon of Cyrene Carries the Cross of Jesus
Guided meditation is offered within the context of Christian mindfulness. Briefly, Christian mindfulness is being aware of, and alert to, the constant … [Read more...] about Guided Meditation – Simon of Cyrene Carries the Cross of Jesus
Family Celebration of the Washing of the Feet – Holy Thursday 1st April
The action of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples is to be found in the Gospel of John. During the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday … [Read more...] about Family Celebration of the Washing of the Feet – Holy Thursday 1st April
Jesus Enters Jerusalem – An Activity for the Young
The four gospel writers (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) tell of Jesus entering Jerusalem. As Jesus rode into the city people greeted him and spread … [Read more...] about Jesus Enters Jerusalem – An Activity for the Young
Create a Sacred Space for Holy Week – 28th March-3rd April
A Sacred Space is any space or area that has been dedicated to a sacred and holy purpose. The space can be used for prayer and meditation. It can be … [Read more...] about Create a Sacred Space for Holy Week – 28th March-3rd April
Praying in Art – St Joseph the Carpenter
The Childhood of Christ. Gerrit van Honthorst (1620). "Image is used from www.hermitagemuseum.org, courtesy of The State Hermitage Museum, … [Read more...] about Praying in Art – St Joseph the Carpenter
Resources for Saint Patrick’s Day
Why not take a little time to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day as a family? These resources give families and individuals opportunities to pray, to … [Read more...] about Resources for Saint Patrick’s Day
Stations of the Cross for Children during the Coronavirus
The Stations of the Cross, found in every Catholic Church, help us to think about Jesus’ last journey to the Cross on the hill of Calvary. They give … [Read more...] about Stations of the Cross for Children during the Coronavirus
How to create a Sacred Space in your home for Lent
Why not make a Sacred Space in your home this Lent? - a place of quiet, of peace, where you can talk to Jesus and tell him how you care for yourself … [Read more...] about How to create a Sacred Space in your home for Lent
Care, Hope and Pray- Lenten Resources for Schools, Young People and Families
Are you getting ready for the Season of Lent? The resources will help schools, students, young people and families to prepare for Easter. Whether … [Read more...] about Care, Hope and Pray- Lenten Resources for Schools, Young People and Families
Ash Wednesday Activity – Made in the Image and Likeness of God
For many children, this year, Ash Wednesday will be very different as they will be unable to receive the Cross of Ashes on their forehead. To help … [Read more...] about Ash Wednesday Activity – Made in the Image and Likeness of God
The Feast of Saint Brigid
1 February is the feast day of Saint Brigid, patroness of Ireland. This short liturgy gives everyone the opportunity to pray togetherAssembly for … [Read more...] about The Feast of Saint Brigid
Catholic Schools Week 2021 Online Programme
Are you preparing to celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2021? Looking for ways to explore the themes of Faith, Learning, Love, Resilience and Hope? Why … [Read more...] about Catholic Schools Week 2021 Online Programme
Catholic Schools Week 2021-Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Education
“A Catholic school is not just teaching secular subjects and then little bits and pieces of Church teaching. Our schools locate excellent teaching in … [Read more...] about Catholic Schools Week 2021-Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Education
Praying the O Antiphons in Advent -17th-23rd December
“How important are the beautiful O Antiphons that the Church has us pray over the course of these days.” (Pope Francis) There are many … [Read more...] about Praying the O Antiphons in Advent -17th-23rd December
School Assemblies for Advent and Christmas
Are you a busy school chaplain in need of resources? Holy Cross College, Strabane with their schools chaplains, Fr Michael O Doherty, Fr Colm O … [Read more...] about School Assemblies for Advent and Christmas
