The annual celebration of Derry Diocesan Vocations Week has been extended this year to a nine-day festival of prayer, beginning Saturday, 17th April … [Read more...] about What does God want me to Do? Celebrating Vocations 2021 17th-25th April
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
Divine Mercy Sunday – Activities for the Family
Enjoy these short activities for the family - A wonderful way to introduce young children to Divine Mercy Sunday. Divine Mercy Sunday … [Read more...] about Divine Mercy Sunday – Activities for the Family
The Road to Emmaus -Luke 24:13-35
In today's Gospel we meet two disciples on their way to Emmaus when they experience something wonderful! They meet the Risen Jesus. Take some time … [Read more...] about The Road to Emmaus -Luke 24:13-35
Jesus Appears to his Disciples (John 20:19-31)
Why not read in advance next Sunday's Gospel - Divine Mercy Sunday- by spending a little time this week reflecting on the images and words of the … [Read more...] about Jesus Appears to his Disciples (John 20:19-31)
Easter Word search for all the Family!!
Another chance to test your knowledge of Easter! Try this Word search! Easter Wordsearch … [Read more...] about Easter Word search for all the Family!!
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
Stations of the Cross for Younger Children-Colouring Pages
Help younger children to journey with Jesus on the way to Calvary by using these simple colouring … [Read more...] about Stations of the Cross for Younger Children-Colouring Pages
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
Stations of the Cross for Children during the Coronavirus
The Stations 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 give … [Read more...] about Stations of the Cross for Children during the Coronavirus
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
Care Hope Pray – Drawing God-Stations of the Cross
Create your own Stations of the Cross – Drawing God Project – based on the book by Karen Kiefer. This is a Lenten Project encouraging children and … [Read more...] about Care Hope Pray – Drawing God-Stations of the Cross
