“Carlo is a concrete example of ‘what holiness looks like in the 21st century.” (Cecilia Cicone) We are all called to be saints! To celebrate … [Read more...] about Blessed Carlo Acutis-A Saint for Children and Young People
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
Praying the Rosary with and for our Diocesan Schools
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
Growing Hope Week-Celebrating the Season of Creation in Primary School
From Sunday, 27th September to Sunday, 4th October, the Diocese of Derry will mark the Season of Creation through a dedicated 'Growing Hope Week’. … [Read more...] about Growing Hope Week-Celebrating the Season of Creation in Primary School
Diocese of Derry- Primary School Resources Information
The Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre provides Faith Formation and Religious Education support to Catholic schools, parishes and families. It aims to … [Read more...] about Diocese of Derry- Primary School Resources Information
Opening of the School Year-Classroom Liturgy
It may not be possible for your school to have a whole school assembly to mark the beginning of the new school year, so this liturgy, 'Friends of … [Read more...] about Opening of the School Year-Classroom Liturgy
Welcome Back Message to Derry Diocesan Schools and Students from Fr Paul Farren
Fr Paul Farren, Director, Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre, thanks God that our schools are able to reopen. He invites school communities, in the … [Read more...] about Welcome Back Message to Derry Diocesan Schools and Students from Fr Paul Farren
Family Prayer for Return to School
As children prepare to return to school we invite families to pray together for the year ahead...family-prayer-for-return-to-school God our Father, … [Read more...] about Family Prayer for Return to School
Guided Gospel Meditations by Mary Murphy
Would you like to take time for quiet prayer using scripture? Guided Gospel Meditation, in the tradition of Saint Ignatius, allows us to engage all … [Read more...] about Guided Gospel Meditations by Mary Murphy
Reflection Journal for Principals
At the end of a very different academic year for leaders in Catholic Schools, this journal offers an opportunity for quiet reflection and prayer, … [Read more...] about Reflection Journal for Principals
Led by the Spirit Board Game
Does your family enjoy a good Board Game? Well they will enjoy this then! This Board Game with questions and group activities is a fun way for … [Read more...] about Led by the Spirit Board Game
Book: Feed My Lambs – Pope Francis
A Book for children and families written a year after Pope Francis was elected Pope. This book helps encourage children to learn about Pope … [Read more...] about Book: Feed My Lambs – Pope Francis
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
Craft Activities May is the Month of Mary
To celebrate May as the month of Mary, Robyn McNutt, a young teacher and volunteer at the Catechetical Centre, has tried some craft activities from … [Read more...] about Craft Activities May is the Month of Mary
Celebrating May – the Month of Mary
May is a very special month for the Church as we remember Mary, the Mother of Jesus and Mother of us all. A full month is given over to Mary … [Read more...] about Celebrating May – the Month of Mary
Annual Diocesan Mass for those with Special Needs – a message from Fr Paul Farren
A special message for the Derry Diocese SPRED (Special Religious Education) Groups, Special Schools and children, their families and friends who would … [Read more...] about Annual Diocesan Mass for those with Special Needs – a message from Fr Paul Farren
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
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
