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
Family Prayer Resources
The Importance and Gift of Christmas-Stephen Orr
This year has been very difficult with COVID-19 and has presented families with many challenges, for example, being unable to visit each other … [Read more...] about The Importance and Gift of Christmas-Stephen Orr
Celebrating Christmas – “Unto us a child is born” (Is 9:6)
At Christmas we celebrate the gift of Jesus, our hope and peace, Jesus, the light of the world. We invite you to use these resources to help you, as … [Read more...] about Celebrating Christmas – “Unto us a child is born” (Is 9:6)
Advent – a time to wait?
Tell me, O rose, what thing it is That now appears, now vanishes? When the American poet Edwin Markham wrote these words, he was referring to a … [Read more...] about Advent – a time to wait?
Advent- Niamh McLaughlin
On Sunday the 29th of November, the Church will begin to celebrate the season of Advent and the beginning of the new liturgical year. When the word … [Read more...] about Advent- Niamh McLaughlin
Advent-Spirit Led Acts of Kindness
A different way for children and young people to prepare during Advent, for the coming of Jesus at Christmas. Led by the gift of the Holy Spirit, … [Read more...] about Advent-Spirit Led Acts of Kindness
Advent Resources for Parishes and Families
To support families and parishes, in the celebration of the Season of Advent, there are resources available through the Diocesan Catechetical Centre. … [Read more...] about Advent Resources for Parishes and Families
Preparing our Hearts for Christmas-Advent Resources
Advent is the time set aside by the Church to prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas, into our hearts, into our lives and into the world. We … [Read more...] about Preparing our Hearts for Christmas-Advent Resources
Preparing to Celebrate the Feast of Christ the King
On Sunday 22nd November, the Church celebrates the feast of Jesus Christ, the universal king. Jesus is king, not only of the world, but of the entire … [Read more...] about Preparing to Celebrate the Feast of Christ the King
A Prayer when Baking a Christmas Cake
Are you getting ready to bake your Christmas cake? God has given us so many gifts in life and soon we will celebrate the gift of his Son Jesus to the … [Read more...] about A Prayer when Baking a Christmas Cake
Learning Sanctity from Children-Lisa Hendey
Although I began my writing career penning non-fiction for adults, in recent years my emphasis has strongly shifted toward crafting work that will … [Read more...] about Learning Sanctity from Children-Lisa Hendey
Resources for Parishes and Families in November
To support parishes and families, there are resources available through the Diocesan Catechetical Centre. Information and links to the resources can … [Read more...] about Resources for Parishes and Families in November
World Drawing God Day-9th November 2020
Where do you see God? Who do you see God in? Have you ever thought about drawing God? Lots of children in the Derry Diocese did just that last year … [Read more...] about World Drawing God Day-9th November 2020
November- a time of Remembering our Beloved Dead
November is a month when the Christian Community takes time to remember all those who have died. During this month there are different ways we can … [Read more...] about November- a time of Remembering our Beloved Dead
Sacramental Preparation
The Catechetical Centre supports parishes, families and schools in the preparation of children receiving the sacraments of: First Reconciliation … [Read more...] about Sacramental Preparation
November: A Month to Remember our dearly Departed
Each November we gather as a Christian Community to remember those who have gone before us and to offer our consolation and support to those among us … [Read more...] about November: A Month to Remember our dearly Departed
Blessed Carlo Acutis-A Saint for Children and Young People
“Carlo is a concrete example of ‘what holiness looks like in the 21st century.” (Cecilia Cicone) We are all called to be saints! To celebrate … [Read more...] about Blessed Carlo Acutis-A Saint for Children and Young People
Led by the Spirit Board Game
Does your family enjoy a good Board Game? Well they will enjoy this then! This Board Game with questions and group activities is a fun way for … [Read more...] about Led by the Spirit Board Game
Book: Feed My Lambs – Pope Francis
A Book for children and families written a year after Pope Francis was elected Pope. This book helps encourage children to learn about Pope … [Read more...] about Book: Feed My Lambs – Pope Francis
Book and Video | Where is God?
Where is God? book and song is for children and families based on the Canticle of Daniel. This will help children see that God is in everyone and … [Read more...] about Book and Video | Where is God?
How to Pray the Rosary
Through praying the Rosary, in the company of Mary we spend time thinking about the great moments of Jesus’ life. With Mary we see God’s Son Jesus … [Read more...] about How to Pray the Rosary
Helping Children Understand an Act of Spiritual Communion
The video is presented by Bishop Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry. This presentation is intended to help children to understand what an Act of Spiritual … [Read more...] about Helping Children Understand an Act of Spiritual Communion
