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Primary School Resources

These resources are to help parents, teachers and children. We are continuously adding new ideas and guides. So bookmark this page and come back often.

Useful links to Primary and National School Resources

You may find these websites useful for Religious Education and Faith Formation for children at Primary and National School

  • Catholic Icing-Crafts for Children: www.catholicicing.com
  • Diocese of Derry: www.derrydiocese.org
  • Drawing God Projects: www.drawing-god.com
  • Kildare and Leighlin Diocese: www.kandle.ie
  • Praying in Colour: www.prayingincolor.com
  • Trocaire: www.trocaire.org
  • Veritas - Grow in Love Religious Education Programme: www.growinlove.ie (login for parents/guardians): Email: trial@growinlove.ie Password: growinlove
  • World Missions Ireland (children’s section): www.wmi.ie/society-of-missionary-children

Confirmation Preparation Sessions 16th-19th January 2023-Resource Pack

Published: January 10, 2023

The Catechetical Centre is delighted to offer a series of Confirmation Preparation Sessions to support schools, parishes and families in the … [Read more...] about Confirmation Preparation Sessions 16th-19th January 2023-Resource Pack

Advent 2022 – Be Alert!

Published: November 28, 2022

The scriptures during the Season of Advent remind us of the need to stay awake, to be alert, to pray at all times so as to be always ready for the … [Read more...] about Advent 2022 – Be Alert!

Primary School Information Leaflet 2022/2023

Published: October 14, 2022

The Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre offer resources and support to Primary Schools. We have a variety of creative resources, programmes and … [Read more...] about Primary School Information Leaflet 2022/2023

Faustina – Apostle of Mercy

Published: October 5, 2022

Maria Fausyna Kowalska (of the Blessed Sacrament) was a Polish Roman Catholic nun and mystic.  Her apparitions of Jesus Christ inspired the Roman … [Read more...] about Faustina – Apostle of Mercy

Drawing God Day – 3rd November 2022

Published: September 14, 2022

SAVE THE DATE!!! Schools across the Diocese of Derry engage with great enthusiasm in World Drawing God Day each year! Based on the book, Drawing God, … [Read more...] about Drawing God Day – 3rd November 2022

Season of Creation 2022 – Listen to the Voice of Creation

Published: August 31, 2022

Pope Francis established 1st September as an annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. The Season of Creation or, Creation Time, is marked … [Read more...] about Season of Creation 2022 – Listen to the Voice of Creation

Give Thanks to God for He is Good – the Gift of Gratitude in a Catholic School

Published: August 26, 2022

This year we are encouraging our school communities in the Diocese of Derry, to develop a greater sense of gratitude to God, to recognise, as Saint … [Read more...] about Give Thanks to God for He is Good – the Gift of Gratitude in a Catholic School

Praying the Glorious Mysteries Reflection

Published: August 15, 2022

Take a little time today to reflect and pray the Glorious Mysteries. Praying The  Glorious Mysteries … [Read more...] about Praying the Glorious Mysteries Reflection

Activities to Celebrate the Feast of the Assumption

Published: August 15, 2022

Read and learn about the importance of the Feast of the Assumption of Mary into heaven.  Take some time to do some of the activities. Feast of the … [Read more...] about Activities to Celebrate the Feast of the Assumption

Make Your Own Assumption Scene

Published: August 15, 2022

Calling all children and the young at heart!  Why not take time today, on this, the Feast of the Assumption to make your own Assumption scene.  Simply … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Assumption Scene

Martha & Mary- Praying though Art

Published: July 16, 2022

Sunday's Gospel (17 July) is the lovely story of Martha and Mary and their visitor Jesus.  Why not take a little time today and tomorrow and indeed … [Read more...] about Martha & Mary- Praying though Art

Resources for Relationships and Sexuality Education in the Primary School

Published: June 23, 2022

"Jesus is the model for living an ethical life, and the moral teachings of the Church enable us to follow Him who is ‘the Way, the Truth and the … [Read more...] about Resources for Relationships and Sexuality Education in the Primary School

Feast of Corpus Christi

Published: June 19, 2022

The Feast of Corpus Christi celebrates the presence of the risen Christ in the Eucharist. The presence of Christ nourishes our faith, hope and … [Read more...] about Feast of Corpus Christi

Come Holy Spirit – Lectio Divina

Published: June 6, 2022

There is one particular way of listening to what the Lord wishes to tell us in His Word and of letting ourselves be transformed by the Spirit. It is … [Read more...] about Come Holy Spirit – Lectio Divina

Mary Visits Elizabeth

Published: May 30, 2022

Listen and reflect on the beautiful scripture story of Mary visiting Elizabeth, to share the good news that she was to be the mother of God’s … [Read more...] about Mary Visits Elizabeth

Jesus Goes to His Father

Published: May 24, 2022

There are many ways to pray.  Why not experience ' prayer through movement?' - a physical activity which promotes spiritual communion with God. It is … [Read more...] about Jesus Goes to His Father

Celebrating Mary, Our Mother, in the Month of May

Published: May 3, 2022

As we dedicate May to Mary, Our Mother, this poster suggest ways of staying close to her now and always. May is Mary's Month … [Read more...] about Celebrating Mary, Our Mother, in the Month of May

The Pieta – A Good Friday Reflection

Published: April 15, 2022

We invited Marguerite Hamilton, Jim Deeds, Marie Lindsay and Fr Aidan Troy to pray and reflect with Andrew White's painting of The Pieta and to share … [Read more...] about The Pieta – A Good Friday Reflection

Holy Week 2022 Wait! Walk! Wonder!

Published: April 9, 2022

Holy Week is the most sacred and important week of the year. This week the Church travels a profound journey-a journey which will bring Jesus through … [Read more...] about Holy Week 2022 Wait! Walk! Wonder!

SYNOD 2021/2023 – Pope Francis Wants to Hear from you!

Published: March 3, 2022

Pope Francis, through the synod 2021/2023, wants to hear from people all over the world about how we can better journey together as Church. We want to … [Read more...] about SYNOD 2021/2023 – Pope Francis Wants to Hear from you!

Lent 2022 – The Gift of Prayer

Published: March 2, 2022

Resources for Lent 2022 Lenten Message for Schools - Bishop Donal McKeown As we begin the journey through Lent 2022, Most Rev Donal McKeown, Bishop … [Read more...] about Lent 2022 – The Gift of Prayer

Saint Columba/Colmcille -‘The Path I Walk, Christ Walks it.’

Published: February 3, 2022

Saint Columba/Colmcille is the Patron Saint of Derry. His life, committed to spreading the ‘Good News’ of Jesus Christ, is an example for all of us to … [Read more...] about Saint Columba/Colmcille -‘The Path I Walk, Christ Walks it.’

Celebrating Christmas 2021 – Jesus Needs You!

Published: December 13, 2021

What do we celebrate at Christmas? How do we celebrate Christmas?  At Christmas we celebrate that God came to live among us. The surprising thing … [Read more...] about Celebrating Christmas 2021 – Jesus Needs You!

Advent 2021 – Blessed are the Pure in Heart, they shall see God!

Published: November 19, 2021

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 Advent 2021 – Blessed are the Pure in Heart, they shall see God!

November – We Remember Our Beloved Dead

Published: November 1, 2021

During the month of November the Christian Community takes time to remember all their beloved dead. As Pope Francis says, remembering and praying for … [Read more...] about November – We Remember Our Beloved Dead

Religious Education In-Service for Primary and National Schools in the Diocese of Derry

Published: October 26, 2021

On Wednesday 20th October we held our annual In-Service Morning for Primary and National Schools in the Diocese of Derry, via ZOOM. The morning … [Read more...] about Religious Education In-Service for Primary and National Schools in the Diocese of Derry

Primary/National School Resources Information Leaflet 2021/2022

Published: September 21, 2021

The Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre offer resources and support to Primary and National Schools. We have a variety of creative resources, … [Read more...] about Primary/National School Resources Information Leaflet 2021/2022

Abraham’s Tent – Guided Meditation during the Season of Creation

Published: September 21, 2021

Guided Meditation, using a passage from scripture, is a way of praying that uses all the senses. It comes from the tradition of Saint Ignatius. This … [Read more...] about Abraham’s Tent – Guided Meditation during the Season of Creation

Season of Creation 2021 -Restoring our Common Home

Published: August 30, 2021

The Season of Creation will be celebrated from 1 September - 4 October. It is an opportunity to give thanks to God for the gift of creation, to … [Read more...] about Season of Creation 2021 -Restoring our Common Home

“Be Proud of what you do because it is of Eternal Beauty and Value” – Bishop Donal McKeown – Beginning of Year Reflection for School Staff

Published: August 26, 2021

Today, the school year seems very long! After whatever summer break you had, this is the time of the year when everybody who works in school begins to … [Read more...] about “Be Proud of what you do because it is of Eternal Beauty and Value” – Bishop Donal McKeown – Beginning of Year Reflection for School Staff

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Other Resources

  • Catholic Schools Week 2023 – Conversations with Bishop Donal McKeown
  • Catholic Schools Week 2023 ‘Walking Together in Faith and Love’ – Bishop Donal McKeown
  • Confirmation Preparation Sessions 16th-19th January 2023-Resource Pack

Thought For The Week

Catholic Schools Week 2023 ‘Walking Together in Faith and Love’ – Bishop Donal McKeown

This Christmas May Christ be Born Again in Us – Fr Pat O’Hagan

Listen, I bring you News of Great Joy – Celine McKenna

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