A prayer walk is a way of actively praying whilst walking. It is a practical way of focusing our prayer, and it can help us to become more aware of … [Read more...] about Prayer Walk for Peace – Feast of Our Lady of Fatima 13th May
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
Fan the Flame 2026 – “Serving others with the Gifts God has Given Me”
On the 4th June we will be in Celtic Park to celebrate our annual Mass for our Year 7/6th Class pupils who have received the sacrament of Confirmation … [Read more...] about Fan the Flame 2026 – “Serving others with the Gifts God has Given Me”
Online Confirmation Preparation Sessions – Disciples of Jesus – Filled With Joy
The Catechetical Centre is delighted to offer a series of Confirmation Preparation Sessions to support schools, parishes and families in the … [Read more...] about Online Confirmation Preparation Sessions – Disciples of Jesus – Filled With Joy
Primary In-Service Day 2025
This Primary In-Service document outlines the agenda and key activities for the Primary Religious Education In-Service 2025, focusing on themes of … [Read more...] about Primary In-Service Day 2025
Fan the Flame 2025 – “Pilgrims of Hope”
On the 5th June we will be in Celtic Park to celebrate our annual Mass for our Year 7/6th Class pupils who have received the sacrament of Confirmation … [Read more...] about Fan the Flame 2025 – “Pilgrims of Hope”
Holy Week – 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 when Jesus experiences intense … [Read more...] about Holy Week – Wait! Walk! Wonder!
Children’s Posters from Pope Francis Lenten Message
These posters help children to focus from Pope Francis' Lenten Message. They are useful for schools, parishes and families as we support children in … [Read more...] about Children’s Posters from Pope Francis Lenten Message
Friends of Jesus – First Holy Communion Preparation Sessions
Join us via the webcam at St Eugene's Cathedral Hall 24th - 25th February 2025 @10am St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry Diocese … [Read more...] about Friends of Jesus – First Holy Communion Preparation Sessions
Confirmation Preparation Sessions
Disciples of Jesus – Filled With Joy 7th-10th January 2025 The Catechetical Centre is delighted to offer its annual series of Confirmation … [Read more...] about Confirmation Preparation Sessions
Matt Talbot Prayer Promise
The Diocesan Catechetical Centre, with the blessing of Bishop McKeown, is introducing the Matt Talbot Prayer Promise for pupils in 6th Class & … [Read more...] about Matt Talbot Prayer Promise
‘Dilexit Nos’ – Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
On 24 October 2024 the Vatican released the latest encyclical, Dilexit Nos, from Pope Francis, on the human and divine love of the heart of Jesus … [Read more...] about ‘Dilexit Nos’ – Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Thought for the Week
Thought for the Week
Thought for the Week
At school we not only acquire knowledge and content, but we also learn deportment and values. One is educated to learn many things, that is, much … [Read more...] about Thought for the Week
Celebrating Mary in the Month of May
May is a very special month for the Church as we remember Mary, the Mother of Jesus and Mother of us all. This resource contains some creative ideas … [Read more...] about Celebrating Mary in the Month of May
Ambassadors of Peace
Message from Most Rev Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry "We live in a beautiful world – and we all are aware that there are many things for which we can … [Read more...] about Ambassadors of Peace
Disciples of Jesus – First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Preparation Sessions
The Catechetical Centre is delighted to offer a series of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Preparation Sessions to support schools, … [Read more...] about Disciples of Jesus – First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Preparation Sessions
Catholic Schools Week 2024 – Catholic Schools: Communities of Service
To celebrate the gift of Catholic Schools, the theme chosen this year is Catholic Schools: Communities of Service. Each day a different aspect of … [Read more...] about Catholic Schools Week 2024 – Catholic Schools: Communities of Service
Online Confirmation Programme Disciples of Jesus – Filled With Joy
The Catechetical Centre is delighted to offer a series of Confirmation Preparation Sessions to support schools, parishes and families in the … [Read more...] about Online Confirmation Programme Disciples of Jesus – Filled With Joy
Advent School Prayer Walk for Peace
A prayer walk is a way of actively praying whilst walking. It is a practical way of focusing our prayer, and it can help us to become more aware of … [Read more...] about Advent School Prayer Walk for Peace
Lenten Promises – Saint Eithne’s Primary School, Derry
The pupils of Saint Eithne's Primary School, Derry made a short video of some of their Lenten Promises, inviting all of us to consider the small … [Read more...] about Lenten Promises – Saint Eithne’s Primary School, Derry
First Holy Communion Preparation Sessions 27th & 28th February 2023-Resource Pack
The Catechetical Centre is delighted to offer two Preparation Sessions to support schools, parishes and families in the preparation of children for … [Read more...] about First Holy Communion Preparation Sessions 27th & 28th February 2023-Resource Pack
Lent 2023 – Listen to Jesus
Some ideas for children of primary school age to do, as Pope Francis suggests in his Lenten Message this year, find ways to 'listen to … [Read more...] about Lent 2023 – Listen to Jesus
Praying the Examen for Lent
In his message for Lent 2023, Pope Francis calls on us to, 'listen to Jesus', reminding us that, “Lent is a time of grace to the extent that we listen … [Read more...] about Praying the Examen for Lent
Confirmation Preparation Sessions 16th-19th January 2023-Resource Pack
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!
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
