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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 follow. These resources are suitable for use by schools, parishes and indeed anyone seeking to know and understand better his life and legacy.

Resources

Overview with Factfile, Prayer Station Ideas and Liturgies

Celebrating the 1500th Anniversary of the Birth of Saint Columba/Colmcille

Opening and Closing Liturgies Celebrating Saint Columba Colmcille

Templates for Prayer Station Activities (there is a variety of templates to suit different age groups)

Activity Template Station One I have Called You by Your Name Younger Children

Activity Template Station One I have Called You by Your Name Younger Children

Activity Template Station One I have called You by Your Name Older Children

Activity Template Station Two If you could ask God anything Younger Children

Activity Template Station Two If- you could ask God anything Older Children

Activity Template Station Three Growing in the Love of God Younger Children

Activity Template Station Three Growing in the Love of God Older Children

Activity Template Station Five Jesus Washes the Apostles Feet Younger Children

Activity Template Station Five Jesus Washes the Apostles Feet Older Children

 

Colmcille 1500 Schools Projects – Primary

Faughanvale Primary School

 

Donagh National School

 

Long Tower Primary School

 

 

Nazareth House Primary School

Nazareth House Primary School created beautiful wooden plaques incorporating the Oak Leaf of Saint Columba, their school crest and the children’s prayers.

Saint Colmcille’s Primary School and Nursery Unit

Saint Colmcille’s Primary School and Nursery Unit created an Apple Book which is free and can be accessed at this link.

https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewBook?id=1591304806

 

 

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