You could say that Easter began in a garden. Therefore, a good place for an Easter Garden is outside. You can use a part of your garden if you have … [Read more...] about Make your own Easter Garden
Holy Week & Easter 2020
Holy Week and Easter are the most sacred, special and important week of the year. Journey together as a family through the events of Holy Week and Easter.
The resources here are created for families to come together to share activites and projects each day of Holy Week.
50 Acts of Love
The sheet below has 37 suggested Acts of Love. The remaining 13 Acts of Love can come from: (a) repeating some of the 13 already on the sheet (b) … [Read more...] about 50 Acts of Love
Divine Mercy Prayer Activity
In 1931, our Lord appeared to St. Faustina in a vision. She saw Jesus clothed in a white garment with His right hand raised in blessing. His left hand … [Read more...] about Divine Mercy Prayer Activity
Easter crossword based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke
This crossword is based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. The crossword is an introduction tool and students are encouraged to read the … [Read more...] about Easter crossword based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke
Homily – Spy Wednesday – Fr Paul Farren
Stay close to him and don’t be afraid because when we stay close to Jesus we always get to the resurrection and we will in this time too.” Fr Paul … [Read more...] about Homily – Spy Wednesday – Fr Paul Farren
Video | Talk to Jesus
Fr Paul Farren, Director of the Diocesan Catechetical Centre, invites children to spend time praying before the Face of Jesus and talking to Jesus … [Read more...] about Video | Talk to Jesus
Celebrating Easter – Fifty Days of Easter – Fifty Acts of Love
The Easter Season lasts for fifty days, from Easter Sunday, when we celebrate Jesus rising from the dead, until the coming of the Holy Spirit on the … [Read more...] about Celebrating Easter – Fifty Days of Easter – Fifty Acts of Love
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?
Stations of the Cross Book for Children by Children
Would you like to walk with Jesus on the way to the Cross? Cathán, Peadar, Lorcan, Eliana, Alexander and Isabella have created a book of the … [Read more...] about Stations of the Cross Book for Children by Children
Diocesan School Community message to Bishop McKeown and Priests of the Derry Diocese on Holy Thursday
On Holy Thursday, at the Mass of Chrism, priests are asked to renew the promises they made on the day they were ordained to the priesthood. The Bishop … [Read more...] about Diocesan School Community message to Bishop McKeown and Priests of the Derry Diocese on Holy Thursday
Act of Spiritual Communion
Spiritual Communion can occur when a person wishes to receive Holy Communion but is prevented from doing so for any of a number of reasons. Unble to … [Read more...] about Act of Spiritual Communion
Celebration of the Washing of Feet at home
Family members can gather around the Sacred Space. They will need water, bowl and a towel. These items can then be left at the Sacred Space after the … [Read more...] about Celebration of the Washing of Feet at home
Jesus Enters Jerusalem – Palm Sunday
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 – Palm Sunday
The Stations of the Cross for Young People during Lent
These Stations of the Cross are a series of 14 pictures or carvings portraying events in the last week of Jesus’ earthly life from his condemnation by … [Read more...] about The Stations of the Cross for Young People during Lent
Scripture Saturday – 4 April 2020
Every Saturday Bishop Donal will share a reflection on a piece of scripture. We invite the young people to watch, like, share and comment. Each … [Read more...] about Scripture Saturday – 4 April 2020
5 Activities for Holy Week for Young People
During Holy Week we invite you as a youth leader to engage with the opportunity for daily prayer and reflection. Invite your youth to participate … [Read more...] about 5 Activities for Holy Week for Young People
Daily Prayers for Children
Pray the Morning and Evening Prayer, Grace Before and After Meals with your child. These are prayers that will be very familiar to your child from … [Read more...] about Daily Prayers for Children
Praying in Colour
When multiple friends and family members received ugly and scary diagnoses, Sybil MacBeth found herself exhausted by the words of her prayers and … [Read more...] about Praying in Colour
The Stations of the Cross for Children and Families during the Coronavirus
The Station 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 … [Read more...] about The Stations of the Cross for Children and Families during the Coronavirus
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
Celebrating Easter – Making an Easter Garden
Churches have an Easter Garden celebrating Jesus Rising from the Dead. Why not create your own Easter Garden - inside or outside your home and share … [Read more...] about Celebrating Easter – Making an Easter Garden
Celebrating Holy Week at Home
Holy Week is the most sacred, special and important week of the year. Travel with Jesus through Holy Week Journey together as a family through … [Read more...] about Celebrating Holy Week at Home
Holy Thursday – 3 Home Activities
These resources will help your family as they prepare to watch or listen to the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The list of parishes in the Diocese of … [Read more...] about Holy Thursday – 3 Home Activities
Create your own Palms for Palm Sunday at Home
On Palm Sunday we are reminded that Jesus was treated like a king when he rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. People waved palms, laid them at his feet … [Read more...] about Create your own Palms for Palm Sunday at Home
Holy Week Colouring Booklet for Younger Children
Here is a gentle way to help younger members of the family walk with Jesus during Holy Week. There is a colouring page for each day. (Clipart© … [Read more...] about Holy Week Colouring Booklet for Younger Children
Create your own Good Friday Cross
On Good Friday we are invited to walk with Jesus on his journey to the Cross on Calvary. Home Project We would like you to make your own … [Read more...] about Create your own Good Friday Cross
Easter Vigil – the Blessing of Water and Renewal of Baptismal Promises
As you watch or listen to Mass, the Easter water will be blessed, we are all asked to renew the promises made when we were baptised. You are … [Read more...] about Easter Vigil – the Blessing of Water and Renewal of Baptismal Promises
