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
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
Advent 2022 – Be Alert!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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!
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
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.’
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
