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Weekly Lenten Reflections by Guest Speakers

Published: February 22, 2021 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Lent 2021 | Care Hope Pray, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Youth Resources

As we journey through Lent, we have a series of reflections by guest speakers to help you draw closer to Jesus and to Care, Hope and … [Read more...] about Weekly Lenten Reflections by Guest Speakers

Lenten Assemblies

Published: February 22, 2021 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Family Prayer Resources, Lent 2021 | Care Hope Pray, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Youth Resources

As we celebrate Lent 2021  join us in prayer each Monday with assemblies led by Bishop Donal Mc Keown, Fr Paul Farren and  Fr Patrick … [Read more...] about Lenten Assemblies

Care, Hope and Pray – Activities for young and old – 40 good deeds in 40 days

Published: February 17, 2021 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Family Prayer Resources, Lent 2021 | Care Hope Pray, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Youth Resources

Why not spend a little time helping others this Lent?  Why not spend time with God?   Carrying out 40 good deeds during Lent is a wonderful way to … [Read more...] about Care, Hope and Pray – Activities for young and old – 40 good deeds in 40 days

How to create a Sacred Space in your home for Lent

Published: February 9, 2021 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Chaplaincy Resources, Family Prayer Resources, Lent 2021 | Care Hope Pray, Post-primary School Resources, Youth Resources

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

Published: February 8, 2021 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Chaplaincy Resources, Family Prayer Resources, Lent 2021 | Care Hope Pray, Post-primary School Resources

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

The Feast of Saint Brigid

Published: January 29, 2021 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Chaplaincy Resources, Family Prayer Resources, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources

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-Conversations with Bishop Donal McKeown

Published: January 28, 2021 Category: Catholic Schools Week, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Youth Resources

As part of our Catholic Schools Week 2021 Online Programme, Bishop Donal McKeown held conversations with people involved with Catholic Education. … [Read more...] about Catholic Schools Week 2021-Conversations with Bishop Donal McKeown

Catholic Schools – Communities of Faith and Resilience-Bishop Donal McKeown

Published: January 25, 2021 Category: Catholic Schools Week, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Thought For The Week

A couple of weeks before Christmas, I was walking round in the deserted Derry city centre. There I met one of our local teachers and her nine-year-old … [Read more...] about Catholic Schools – Communities of Faith and Resilience-Bishop Donal McKeown

Catholic Schools Week 2021 Online Programme

Published: January 22, 2021 Category: Catholic Schools Week, Chaplaincy Resources, Family Prayer Resources, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources

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

Published: January 13, 2021 Category: Catholic Schools Week, Post-primary School Resources

“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

A New Year filled with Hope, expectations of Great Joy and many Blessings-Roisin Rice

Published: January 4, 2021 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Thought For The Week

  As I read the various posts on social media over the last few days of 2020, it struck me that there was an overwhelming consensus of good … [Read more...] about A New Year filled with Hope, expectations of Great Joy and many Blessings-Roisin Rice

New Beginnings-Fr Declan Boland

Published: December 28, 2020 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Thought For The Week

Every year at this time we spontaneously and genuinely wish each other ‘Happy New Year.’ We have all being doing it for decades and it is a heartfelt … [Read more...] about New Beginnings-Fr Declan Boland

Celebrating Christmas – “Unto us a child is born” (Is 9:6)

Published: December 12, 2020 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Christmas, Family Prayer Resources, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources

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)

Praying the O Antiphons in Advent -17th-23rd December

Published: December 9, 2020 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Advent, Chaplaincy Resources, Post-primary School Resources

“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

‘The Magnificat’ – Anne Marie Hickey

Published: December 8, 2020 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Thought For The Week

As we journey through Advent, it is important to take time and reflect on the gift of Mary, our Mother. Pope Francis says of Mary, ‘She teaches us the … [Read more...] about ‘The Magnificat’ – Anne Marie Hickey

Advent – a time to wait?

Published: November 30, 2020 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Advent, Family Prayer Resources, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Thought For The Week

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

Published: November 23, 2020 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Advent, Family Prayer Resources, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Thought For The Week

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

Published: November 19, 2020 Category: Advent, Family Prayer Resources, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Sacramental Preparation

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

Published: November 19, 2020 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Advent, Family Prayer Resources, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Youth Resources

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

Published: November 19, 2020 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Advent, Christmas, Family Prayer Resources, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Youth 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

Published: November 16, 2020 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Advent, Family Prayer Resources, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Thought For The Week

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

Learning Sanctity from Children-Lisa Hendey

Published: November 9, 2020 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Family Prayer Resources, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Thought For The Week

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

The Gift of Care – Isobel Mc Dowell

Published: November 2, 2020 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Thought For The Week

I am increasingly grateful for the gift of growing up in a family of unconditional love, faith and care. God was ever present in our family and this … [Read more...] about The Gift of Care – Isobel Mc Dowell

Bishop Donal Mc Keown shows Appreciation for Staff who are Retiring

Published: October 29, 2020 Category: Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Youth Resources

A number of staff in our diocesan schools are retiring at this time. We thank them for their contribution over the years to Catholic Education and to … [Read more...] about Bishop Donal Mc Keown shows Appreciation for Staff who are Retiring

World Drawing God Day-9th November 2020

Published: October 27, 2020 Category: Family Prayer Resources, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Youth Resources

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 Month to Remember our dearly Departed

Published: October 26, 2020 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Family Prayer Resources, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Youth Resources

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 the Young

Published: October 13, 2020 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Post-primary School Resources, Youth Resources

“Carlo is a concrete example of ‘what holiness looks like in the 21st century.” (Cecilia Cicone) To celebrate the recent Beatification of Carlo … [Read more...] about Blessed Carlo Acutis- A Saint for the Young

Praying the Rosary with and for our Diocesan Schools

Published: October 5, 2020 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Post-primary School Resources, Primary School Resources, Youth Resources

Why not pray the Rosary this October? Or at least one decade a day! Pray with and for our schools. Spend a little time at home, in school, while … [Read more...] about Praying the Rosary with and for our Diocesan Schools

Family Prayer Saint Francis of Assisi

Published: October 4, 2020 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Post-primary School Resources, Youth Resources

This short liturgy gives families and individuals an opportunity to reflect on the life of Saint Francis of Assisi- We pray for all families and for … [Read more...] about Family Prayer Saint Francis of Assisi

Finger Labyrinth Prayer: Creation Week

Published: September 30, 2020 Category: Adult Faith Resources, Guided Meditation, Post-primary School Resources, Youth Resources

Labyrinths are a very old way of praying. Usually people walk labyrinths outdoors, but today we are going to use our fingers to ‘walk and pray’ -to … [Read more...] about Finger Labyrinth Prayer: Creation Week

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