Body prayer is a physical activity which promotes spiritual communion with God. It is sometimes accompanied by verbal communication, but is often … [Read more...] about Praying with the Body
Post-primary School Resources
Lectio Divina: Pentecost
Lectio Divina is Latin for Sacred Reading. The goal of Lectio Divina is to encounter Jesus when we read the Bible. This form of prayer helps us to … [Read more...] about Lectio Divina: Pentecost
Masters in Catholic School Leadership
The Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre, working in Partnership with Saint Mary’s University, Twickenham, offers the Masters in Catholic School … [Read more...] about Masters in Catholic School Leadership
Make your own Easter Garden
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
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
Fully Alive Series – Books 1, 2 and 3
The Fully Alive Series - Books 1, 2 and 3 are designed to cover Key Stage 3 of the Religious Education programme in Northern Ireland. They are … [Read more...] about Fully Alive Series – Books 1, 2 and 3
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
What did Jesus Do
This activity is a very easy one. There are four pictures and four sentences describing something Jesus done. The task is to match the sentence with … [Read more...] about What did Jesus Do
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
Praying Hands: Albrecht Dürer
Once there lives a very poor family. Two of the children, two boys Albrecht and Albert wanted to go to university. But there was no money. They … [Read more...] about Praying Hands: Albrecht Dürer
Family at Prayer in Holy Week
This is a short prayer liturgy. 4 readers are suggested but each family can decide how best to pray it. This prayer can be said daily or if wished by … [Read more...] about Family at Prayer in Holy Week
Guided Meditation: Simon of Cyrene Carries the Cross
Let your daughter or son know that guided meditation is offered within the context of Christian mindfulness. Briefly, Christian mindfulness is … [Read more...] about Guided Meditation: Simon of Cyrene Carries the Cross
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
