Another chance to test your knowledge of Easter! Try this Word search! Easter Wordsearch … [Read more...] about Easter Word search for all the Family!!
Post-primary School Resources
Easter Crossword
Why not try this crossword? Great fun for all the family. Easter Crossword … [Read more...] about Easter Crossword
50 Acts of Love in the Easter Season
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 50 Acts of Love in the Easter Season
Easter Sunday Family Activities
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
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
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
Create you own Palms for Palm Sunday 28th March 2021
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 you own Palms for Palm Sunday 28th March 2021
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
‘Could you not Watch One Hour with Me?’ Holy Week 28th March -3rd April 2021
After the Last Supper Jesus Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane with some of his disciples. In the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus shows us how … [Read more...] about ‘Could you not Watch One Hour with Me?’ Holy Week 28th March -3rd April 2021
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
Weekly Lenten Reflections by Guest Speakers
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
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
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
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
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-Conversations with Bishop Donal McKeown
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
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
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
