An important module and one with some lovely resources.
Try this utube version. BLEST ARE THEY – THE BEATITUDES
Joanne O Riordan – a special person
Brilliant insight into a very special young person.
(Some teachers are showing this to Year 10 Classes when studying the unit on Self)
Prayer and Icon Exhibition in Armagh October 1 – 3rd October 2013.
As part of the Year of Faith the “Art and Practice of Daily Prayer” opens at the Synod Hall behind St Patrick’s Cathedral on Tuesday October 1st. This event is aimed at helping many rediscover how to pray and also how to develop a small sacred space at home so that that families might have a focus around which to gather and pray. There will be a display of sacred Icons on loan from the Irish Iconography Group and many items of interest connected with prayer and spirituality. School groups may find a visit very rewarding. It is hoped to have some activities for children and youth to help them in their own faith journey. Email Fr Declan if you are taking a large group so that we can be prepared to receive you.
Download this poster to display in school :
The Art & Practice of Daily Prayer
More details will get posted including a timetable closer to the event.
Some Religious Icons ;
The process of writing an icon
How Icons are written in 2 minutes !!
Mission Sunday 2013 Pope Francis
World Mission Sunday will be observed this year on October 20.
Pope Francis describes the Year of Faith as having been “an important opportunity to strengthen our friendship with the Lord and our journey as a Church that preaches the Gospel with courage.” He goes on to say “Everyone should be able to experience the joy of being loved by God, the joy of salvation! It is a gift that one cannot keep to oneself, but it is to be shared. If we want to keep it only to ourselves, we will become isolated, sterile and sick Christians.”
Download and read the full message of the Holy Father below:
Consecration of Ireland to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Consecration of Ireland to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Ireland will be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The consecration will take place at Knock Shrine, during the annual Novena to Our Lady of Knock.
The Prayer of Consecration will entrust families, homes and the dioceses of Ireland to Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary and call on her to watch over the young people of Ireland. As the universal Church is currently celebrating a Year of Faith, it is fitting that the Act of Consecration calls to mind the woman of faith par excellence and asks for her prayers for the people of this country.
You may wish to download this prayer of consecration to use yourself or with your family, parish or school.
Prayer for the Consecration of Ireland to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 15th August 2013
To Believe – A stunning performance well worth a listen & discussion.
This is a wonderful prayer sung so beautifully by Jackie Evancho :
CHOOSE LIFE :
Choose life resources :
Read Catholic Bishops Letter :
A time to uphold the right to life
Choose Life: Prayer for the Child in the Womb
Lord Jesus, you are the source and lover of life.
Reawaken in us respect for every human life.
Help us to see in each child the marvelous
work of our Creator.
Open our hearts to welcome every child as a
unique and wonderful gift.
Guide the work of doctors, nurses and
midwives.
May the life of a mother and her baby in the
womb be equally cherished and respected.
Help those who make our laws to uphold the
uniqueness and sacredness of every human life,
from the first moment of conception to natural
death.
Give us wisdom and generosity to build a
society that cares for all.
Together with Mary, your Mother,
in whose womb you took on our human
nature,
Help us to choose life in every decision we
take.
We ask this in the joyful hope of eternal life
with you, and in the communion of the
Blessed Trinity.
Amen.
Our Lady of Knock, pray for us.
All the Saints of Ireland, pray for us.
Choose Life (pdf of Prayer)
Pentecost 2013
Today we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the Apostles as Jesus promised. Today sees the birth of the Church. Now filled with the gifts of the Spirit the Disciples preach the Good News without fear in the streets of Jerusalem.
We too have received the Holy Spirit at Baptism and & Confirmation …
The Holy Spirit is God’s gift and guide throughout life.
The Holy Spirit in us brings about wisdom:
a refreshing sense of what really matters in life.
The Holy Spirit in us brings about understanding:
the sensitive insight into what makes people and things tick.
The Holy Spirit in us brings about right judgement:
the discerning skill that guides us towards good choices.
The Holy Spirit in us brings about knowledge:
quickly putting us in touch with what is worth knowing and acting on.
The Holy Spirit in us brings about courage:
drawing us beyond our fears to show love for God and others.
The Holy Spirit in us brings about reverence:
making us careful, respectful and kind.
The Holy Spirit in us sharpens our sense of God’s presence
in the mysteries of life, love, death, and nature.
In these times of heightened awareness and sensitivity,
the Holy Spirit in us gives us pause for wonder and awe.
Meditative Prayer Training & Retreats for School, Parish and Personal use.
Lumen Christi Prayer Experience & Retreat Programmes.
The Lumen Christi Prayer Team are available for Parish, School and personal Retreat and Meditative Prayer Training. Based in Co Tyrone they have an established Prayer Ministry in Omagh and Dungannon. With a strong Catholic based ethos they offer a programme grounded in their own Faith experience. They also have on offer a similar experience with a broader Christian ethos base for those seeking such direction. For further information download the attached posters and details.
Some Resources for discussion
Some POST EASTER materials to use in senior classes:
The Road to Emmaus story:
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