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Resources for the Post-Primary School Seachtain na Scoileanna Caitliceacha 2012 Community: School & Parish
Theme: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World 29 January–4 February 2012 Table of Contents
Getting Ready Céad Fáilte/Welcome 1 Planning for Catholic Schools Week 2012 2
Parish Resources How to Celebrate Catholic Schools Week in Your Parish 4
School Resources The Catholic School 6 Thoughts for the Day 7 Catholic Schools Week 2012: One Journey – Two Possible Directions 8 The Emmaus Story 9
Classroom Resources Monday: People of Hope & Disillusionment For You to Do 1–4 10 Feastdays of the Week 13
Tuesday: The Word of God The Scriptures and You 14 Lectio Divina: Using the Bible to help you to pray 15 Feastday of Don Bosco 16
Wednesday: The Breaking of Bread Sunday – a different day! 17 Feastday of St Brigid 19
Thursday: Recognising the Lord Being ‘Eucharist’ for Others 20 The Presentation of the Lord or Candlemas 22
Friday: Our Mission Our Mission 23 St Blaise 25 Sweet Saints 26
School Resources Eucharistic Congress 2012 28 Prayer Service for Catholic Schools Week 29 Board of Management/Governors and Staff Reflection 31 The members of the Steering Committee are: Gary Abrahamian; Lloyd Bracken; Jim Cassin; Martin Delaney; Colette Dower; Brenda Drumm; Michael Drumm; Paul Farren; Eileen Flynn; Fiona Gallagher; Maighread Ní Ghallchobhair; Seán Goan; Maura Hyland; Martin Long; Maeve Mahon; Bernie Martin; Michael Redmond; Maria Spring; Orla Walsh; Eithne Woulfe Council for Education the of Irish Episcopal Conference Chairperson Bishop Brendan Kelly oidhreacht an oíche sular céasadh é. nach feidir le deacracht ar bith amhúchadh. Is chuige sin Íosa ad’fhág an Eocairist againn mar Agus nach shin atá uainn dár ndaoine –go óga mbeidh dóchas ina gcroíthe atá daingean agus powerfully affirming and hope-filled experience for all. and prayerful participation in the Mass as aschool community has the potential to a be celebrate Christ’s living presence by celebrating the Eucharist together. preparation Good During Catholic Schools Week this year, we are encouraging school communities to the adult. every heartof fundamental commandment written deep in our in hearts: the child every heartof and in Catholic schools exist in order that we might learn and inspired be to follow this the challenge above all calls and challenges. remains the fundamental call for all us of who truly want to human. be And it’s the call and 2012,of to Creator its and Redeemer, its Jesus Christ. To love one another and to love God commitment to the Christ of body now in 2012. Beyond that, is it to say ‘yes’ to the world Mass means accepting the invitation Jesus of to become amember his of body. is It a man and woman as brother and sister and to say ‘yes’ to our each need of other. Attending a community. is It to acknowledge my own being of need saved, and to acknowledge every To receive the Eucharist is to say ‘yes’ to Jesus as Saviour in adeeply personal way, but also as World’. And sothe chosen theme for this year is ‘Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living in Active Body Our Catholic Schools Week 2012 wants much very to in be tune with the Eucharistic Congress. called to be, anticipating the eternal banquet which is our hope and destiny. the Christ of Body is the source that of Communion. is It also the summit what of we are theof Vatican Council: the Church as Communion. To celebrate the Eucharist and to receive and With One Another.’ This theme carries us back much very to one the of major concerns The theme the of Eucharistic Congress this year is ‘The Eucharist: Communion with Christ marks the fiftieth anniversaryof the openingof theSecond Vatican Council in 1962. Dublin. is It eighty years since the Congress was last hosted by Ireland in 1932. 2012 also This year, 2012, marks the year when the International Eucharistic Congress takes place in Céad Fáilte /Welcome Post-Primary Resource Resource Post-Primary Catholic School: Christ Living Body Active in Our World Our in Active Body Living Christ School: Catholic | 1
getting ready Post-Primary Resource . helping to create a display celebrating the way in which Catholic schools in in schools Catholic which in way the celebrating a display create to helping in and community their body active in living Christ’s make help parish the the world. during education of Catholic importance the on a discussion hosting Week. Schools Catholic Students in the classroom the in Students Staff members Parents of Management/Governors ofBoard Members community. parish wider The The purpose of holding a planning meeting is to decide which elements of elements which decide to is meeting a planning of holding purpose The highlight will parish and community school particular your resources the of staff, Board the from representatives By week. inviting the during parish team, parish Association/Council, Parent Management/Governors, to be able will you meeting this to chaplain school and council pastoral school your in Week Schools of Catholic celebration best possible the ensure this: like look might meeting this for agenda The community. parish and The Theme of Schools 2012: Catholic Week Schools: Catholic Living Christ’s Body Active Our World in Schools 2012 the Catholic and Week The Parish of the one within Week Schools of Catholic beginning the marking Consider January. 29 Sunday, on Masses parish can Eucharist the of a celebration such for suggestions and resources Liturgical 4. page on be found by: involved get also might parish The • Planning Meeting • Planning for Catholic Catholic for Planning 2012 Week Schools 2012. Week Schools Catholic celebrate help to resources book provides This groups: following the with use for materials are There • • • • • priests all to copy one and schools to sent been book have of this copies Two groups target five the for resources different The parishes. in ministering category. each coded for colour been have above Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World | 2 getting ready Week 2012. Father Maurice Harmon prepared the material for school boards. Sean Goan in consultation with the Steering Committee for Catholic Schools prepared by Orla Walsh, Tom Ryan, Karen O’Donavan, Gary Abrahamian and into Polish and are also available on the website. This resource pack has been catholicschoolsweek resource are available to downloadGaeilge as pack helpful as you celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2012. Copies this of isIt our hope that you find the material included in this year’s resource Resources • Week and Catholic 2012 Schools Management/Governors and Board of Staff to help in this endeavour. suggestions See on page 5. added in preparation for the celebrations. Parent Associations might invited be spaces, religious images and display boards might updated, be enhanced or place? Take this to opportunity identify areas the of school where sacred How will visitors to your school know that Catholic Schools Week is taking The EnvironmentSchool whole school and perhaps the wider parish community. classroom activity. This meeting might consider the events that will involve the Each day of Catholic Schools Week 2012 has its own theme and resources for Week and Catholic the 2012 Schools School The Catholic Schools Week 2012. Association/Council members to present be at all events planned for Encourage members Board of Management/Governors of and Parent Governors and Parent Association/Council meetings in the coming months. how they describe best your school Board at staff, Management/ of is also aseries statements of about the Catholic School on page 6. Consider on theirreflect work in Catholiceducation can be found on page 31. There andBoard A reflection staff for of Management/Governors to help them to Post-Primary Resource Resource Post-Primary . Some elements the of resources have been translated Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World Our in Active Body Living Christ’s Schools: Catholic on www.catholicbishops.ie/ | 3
getting ready How to Celebrate Catholic Schools Week in Your Parish Catholic Schools Week 2012 begins on Sunday, 29 January, the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Over the past three years parishes throughout the country have responded with great generosity and creativity to the invitation to take time during this week to celebrate the contribution made by Catholic Schools to their communities. This can be done in a variety of ways: during the Sunday Liturgy, by joining in the activities in the parish schools and by creating opportunities for the parish community to connect with the school community.
resources There are many different ways in which parishes might choose to celebrate Catholic Schools
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Sunday, 29 January Celebration of the Eucharist for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
If you have a Liturgy Group make sure that they are made aware of Catholic Schools Week as early as possible so that they can be involved in preparing the liturgy for this Mass. Encourage them to ensure that Catholic Schools Weeks becomes part of the annual life of the parish. It will always begin on the last Sunday in January. • Consider how best the schools in your community might become involved in this Sunday’s celebration of the Eucharist. Arrange a meeting with the principals and teachers in the weeks prior to Catholic Schools Week and discuss the various ways that the work of Catholic Schools can be highlighted and celebrated during the liturgy on that day. Invite a member of the Liturgy Group to this planning meeting. • The readings, prayers of the Faithful etc. for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time can be found in the December/January edition of Intercom. There are also homily notes for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time in the January edition of The Furrow. Consider who best might proclaim the Word at the Mass – a staff member, member of the Board of Management/Board of Governors? Some of the children might sing the psalm and Alleluia. Encourage the children preparing for Confirmation to write and read a Prayer of the Faithful. • The theme for this year’s Catholic Schools Week, ‘Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in our World’, is taken from ‘Though We Are Many’, the hymn specially written for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress which takes place in Dublin from 10 – 17 June, 2012. The hymn could be learned by the children and sung at Mass on this Sunday. A child from the school could be invited to light the International Eucharistic Congress candle before Mass begins.
4 | Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World Post-Primary Resource Parish Newsletter • Ensure that Catholic Schools Week is brought to the attention of the wider community by placing a note in the Parish newsletter. Include specific public activities planned in your parish. Sample text might read as follows:
Sunday, 29 January marks the beginning of Catholic Schools Week 2012. The purpose of the week is to highlight and celebrate the wonderful contribution that Catholic schools make to our local
communities and society in general. This year’s theme is Catholic parish resources Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in our World. Our parish is joining in the celebrations by …
Pupils from the school might distribute the newsletter on this Sunday. Display Area Consider working with the school to create a display showing the ways in which the parish school/s are ‘Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World’. This display could depict their work with local and national charities, their contributions to the local community and any other relevant activities. Boards of Management Boards of Management in the Republic of Ireland will be very recently formed and this might be an ideal opportunity to thank those who have served on the previous Board and acknowledge and congratulate the new members. The Pastoral Council • Bring Catholic Schools Week to the attention of the Pastoral Council and ask them how the parish might best celebrate it this year. Consider the possibility of hosting an evening on the importance of Catholic Education in Ireland today. The School • The chaplain might take the opportunity this week to visit as many classrooms as possible. The Catholic Schools Week Resource will help you to find a focus for your visit as it offers a theme for each day’s work. You might bless the throats of the children on the Feast of St Blaise in some of the classrooms. • Encourage schools to participate in Grandparents’ day on 1 February. • Visit the staffroom this week. You might even bring a cake or a box of biscuits! • Use the reflection for staff and Board of Management/Governors on page 31 to help all concerned reflect on their work in Catholic Education.
Post-Primary Resource Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World | 5 Thoughts for the Day the for Thoughts Post-Primary Resource Post-PrimaryResources Spends time as a school community in reflection, reflection, in community a school as time Spends other and Eucharist the celebrating ritual, and prayer person each of life spiritual the develop to sacraments, community. school the in Displays the symbols of our rich Catholic faith tradition faith Catholic rich our of symbols the Displays Nurtures the child’s appreciation and understanding of of understanding and appreciation child’s the Nurtures Church the of life sacramental the Provides religious education programmes that confirm confirm that programmes education religious Provides Catholic the of understanding child’s the deepen and their in articulate as be will child every that so faith curriculum the of areas other all in as faith Works in partnership with parents and the parish parish the and parents with partnership in Works brightly burning faith of light the keep to community Acknowledges the role of parents as the first teachers teachers first the as parents of role the Acknowledges their for opportunities provides and faith of ways the in school the of life the in participation Is an inclusive and respectful community, welcoming welcoming community, respectful and inclusive an Is none of and denominations all of students Seeks educational excellence while remaining faithful faithful remaining while excellence educational Seeks approach and vision distinctive their to Creates a safe and happy learning environment where where environment learning happy and a safe Creates to develop to enabled and encouraged is child every made beings, human as potential unique and full their God of likeness and image the in Builds an environment of care and concern for others others for concern and care of environment an Builds teaching social Catholic in rooted is that Has at its heart the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ Jesus of ministry and mission the heart its at Has The Catholic School … School Catholic The • • • • • • • • (A Pastoral Ireland in Education Catholic for 08: A Vision Vision on Based Conference) Bishops’ Catholic Letter Irish of the • • • CatholicCatholic Schools: Schools – Rooted Week in Christ’s Jesus Christ Living Body Active in Our World | | 6 6
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monday of Jesusof in the world today. look at how celebrating the Eucharist, particularly on Sunday, helps continue the work and mission and drink to sustain us on the journey life. of On Wednesday Catholic of Week Schools is especially present to us in the Eucharist, where he shares himself with us and becomes our food wasIt in the Breaking the of Bread that the disciples truly recognised the risen Jesus. Today Jesus Eucharist 2. Week our lives and is truly present in the Scriptures in our journey life of on Tuesday Catholic of Schools full meaning the of Scriptures for the disciples’ lives and we will look at how Jesus speaks to us in Through his word Jesus helps us keep on the right path. On the Road to Emmaus he explains the Word The 1. God of us … times and in all situations. However, highlights the story ways in two particular that Jesus is with In the Emmaus story, we that see we do not walk the journey life of alone. Jesus is with us at all helped you keep going … Read thebelow reflection and write a about challenging time in your life when you felt God FOR YOU TO DO 3 hope when we feel disillusioned. the risen Lord brings support when we feel discouraged, joy when we feel disappointment, and at atable and sharing ameal. For Christians, this about is HOPE astory disillusionment. about is It meeting astory astranger, hearing his words sitting comfort, of down The road to Emmaus is asymbol the of Christian life. This is about story ordinary despair and Conclusion carried you. carried your times trial of and suffering when you only see one footprints, of set was it then that I The Lord replied, ‘My precious, precious child, Ilove you and Iwould never leave you. During when Ineeded you you most would leave me.’ difficultmost times in my life there is only of one footprints.set Iunderstanddon’t why decided to follow you, walk you’d with me all the way. But Ihave noticed that during the This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about ‘Lord, it. you said that once I footprints. also He noticed that happened it at the lowest and very saddest times his of life. the sand. noticed He that many times along the path his of life there was only one of set When the last scene his of life flashedbefore him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. One belonging to him and the other to the Lord. Across the flashed sky scenes from his life.For each scene he of twonoticedfootprints sets in One night aman had adream. dreamed He he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Footprints . Post-Primary Resource Resource Post-Primary Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World Our in Active Body Living Christ’s Schools: Catholic . It enables. It us to that see , we will | 11
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tuesday Promise on your to act thoughts and remember your conversation with today. God Promise! Step 6: help with any changes you wish to make in your life. for any insight that has come to you and any awareness God’s of presence with you and ask God’s to walk with you. What comes into your mind in response to this piece scripture? of Thank God Take time to respond to what you have read. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you and the risen Jesus Oratio Step 4: Listen to what is God saying to you today through these words. encourage, or challenge you, is asking it you to look at your someof part life and to make changes? Meditate on them for awhile and you if see can apply them to your own life. the Does story and in books the Bible sit together to make awhole. Try to understand the meaning the of words. Take time to meditate andon the reflect words you have read. Remember that allof storiesthe Meditatio Step 3: with your God full attention. Listen to the words with your whole heartand mind. his disciples who are in the Begin boat. to read the words slowly, very making sure to give this time To This begin Matthew 14:22–33. is Jesus of try the story walking on the water as he approaches Step 2: richness: Invite the Holy Spirit to guide you and give you the grace to hear the words Scripture of in all their Spirit to guide Holy the you. Ask Step 1: Lectio Divina Follow these simple steps. experience God’s Word in asimilar way to the disciples in the Emmaus Story. For many centuries amethod prayer of Divina known as Lectio We ask your help in recognising the presence Jesus of in our lives. Amen. so that we may Jesus meet Christ in the Word that comes from you. We ask you to send your Holy Spirit to us now revealedHe you to us. ourGod Father, you sent your only Son, Jesus, into the world. Lectio – Choose a story from the Bible to Bible read. the from –Choose astory – Respond to –Respond God. –Meditate. : Using the Bible to help you to pray Post-Primary Resource Resource Post-Primary Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World Our in Active Body Living Christ’s Schools: Catholic has helped ordinary Christians to | 15
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tuesday apps available to download) sacredspace.ie, there are numerous reading the of day (www. on the reflect Gospel in the Eucharist each Sunday, Recommit ourselves to Jesus meet ADay1. Prayer of &Worship it … We Sunday by making make day can aspecial of joy thanksgiving and ignatiusst antioch of Christians are those who keep the Lord’s Day, not the Sabbath. • • FOR YOU TO DO 1 apostles or the writings the of prophets are read, as communal celebration. And then the memoirs the of in the towns and in the country gather together for a ‘On that day which is named the after sun, all who are Eucharist Jesus have assembled on Sunday to celebrate the From the beginning very the of Church, followers of disciplestwo on the Road to Emmaus. the day resurrection, of that Jesus appeared to the that Jesus rose from the dead. was It also on Sunday, was on aSunday, the ‘first of day’ the Jewish week, For Christians this special day is Sunday to kept be different from the others. the week is to aspecial be day; one day in the week is means ‘different’, ‘separate’ or ‘set apart’. One day in Sabbath Day’. In the Hebrew language, the word ‘holy’ The third commandment tells us to ‘Keep holy the Sunday –adifferent day! Day The Breaking of Bread 3: Wednesday, 1February memory formemory you. Write/talk about aMass that holds aspecial can or spoken). (written to Sunday Mass in the twenty-first century as you the second century and identify as many similarities Read St Justin account Martyr’s Sunday of Mass in ... Post-Primary Resource Resource Post-Primary outing together? outing a meal on Sunday, enjoy afamily withBe the rest our of families for ADay Family for 2. because it Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World Our in Active Body Living Christ’s Schools: Catholic Resurrection Jesus, of the Lord ’s Day. day,a ‘holy’ the first dayof the week, the dayof the Christian Sunday, to celebrate Sunday once again as toopportunity rediscover the meaning the of Catholic Schools Week 2012 students offers the justin(st 150ad) martyr, travellers, and in anyone short who is in any need.’ want owing to sickness or any other cause, prisoners, who uses to it help orphans and widows, those in will; what is with then collected is left president, Moreover, those who are give whatever well-off they The deacons bring to those aportion who are absent. which the thanksgiving had been spoken. the distribution to all those present the of things over lies. The people join in with an ‘Amen’. Then takes place up prayersoffers and thanksgivings, as much as in him with water are brought forward, and the president theAfter prayers are over, the bread and wine mixed lives. Then all stand up together and recite prayers. hearers to practise these beautiful readings in their one presiding gives an address, urgently exhorting his long as time permits. the After reader has finished, the etc. meeting friends? Visit family graves and alone. Give some time to Visit relatives, those who are old ADay Others for 3. (Luke 24:28-30)
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reply. reply. Her words had made him re-evaluate his own attitude and since then he has tried not to shop on Sunday. Another caller, Seán, also saying that shopping commended does not have Mr to be done Kelly, on Sunday. He pointed out that banks are Sundays and people still to manage closed get to the bank on the during week. He himself brought his to children were to shops, the which then and on Sundays, Mass ‘heaving’. Mr Kelly’s stand ‘would make me change concluded. he habits,’ my Another caller, Bernadette, said if others followed suit, ‘it might give a young family instead time to of reflect just thinking materialism,Sunday is for to something else’. She think, had opened Yes, her but ‘I not will open over Christmas, on shop Sundays added. she Christmas,’ coming this However other callers were opposed to the John, from Carlow, said move.that it would deprive young people of an income to help cover their studies, and were who couples, many that said Kildare from Derek both working, were too exhausted to do anything on except Saturday sleep and potter around the house, Sunday. on done was shopping the all and Mr Kelly answered he was sticking to his decision. ‘It is against our It principles is to unnecessary trade servile Friday. and on Thursday Wednesday, work. Sunday. We open late My workers won’t on They work my are Sunday. happy, family is happy and my of rest.’ a day is grandchildren Sunday are happy. source: catholicireland.net 2008. Post-Primary Resource 600,000 600,000 € on Tuesday. ‘I have Liveline What is your initial reaction to this article? this to reaction initial your is What times? of trading change Kelly’s Mr prompted has What Explain shops? can so too Sundays on closed are if banks that suggestion the with agree Do you your answer. it reasonable Is closed? were shops if the do would Sundays on shop who people think you do What friends? and/or families their with times more spend would people that suggest to you? to mean statement does this What of rest’. a day is ‘Sunday the in Ireland in Sundays on do to used she or he what describe to citizen a grandparent/senior Ask closed. all were shops when days that centres) shopping (not in a Sunday on do could you that things three name of four, groups In friends. and/or family with time quality more you give would Draw up the ‘perfect’ or ‘ideal’ Sunday where you could spend time in Church, with your family and and family your with Church, in time spend could you where ‘perfect’ Sunday the up ‘ideal’ or Draw others. with this? like every Sunday spending from you prevent life your factors in What in in trade, but is that he adamant is happy about the decision and he will ‘make the money up in other ways.’ A caller, Helen, said the ruse was a ‘publicity stunt’. people that found and owner a shop was herself She browsed. but merely Sunday, on buy didn’t was bestMr their that replied Sunday ‘It Kelly day. is not a publicity stunt. I’m glad with what I’ve done. of God I’ll set a trend.’ help the With Helen ended up agreeing with him. ‘I hope it works said. she suit,’ follow all we and James, a caller from Tipperary, had spoke commiserated of with how a shop he for Sunday keeper to having work. ‘If people on didn’t come in Easter we wouldn’t have to be in here was on her Sunday,’ been going twice a year ever since. I got to know God know to got I since. ever year a twice going been and our Blessed Lady better. The closer you get to God, the more you realise when committing you’re sin.’ Mr Kelly said the decision to close on Sundays was taken in the last six consultation months, following with his staff. He stands to lose about 3 Do to You For • • • • • • • The The owner of a of chain carpet and home furnishing stores in Ireland has taken a strong stand Sunday against trading anddecided toclose holy. Sabbath the all keep to so as of Sunday, hisoutlets each thirteen Des Kelly is the owner of Des Kelly Carpets, with 13 employees. 200 to up and Ireland around shops in back 1971, shopping Sunday pioneered He himself but since he began to visit Medjugorje in 1998, he has begun to think more seriously about his faith. ‘I got great healing there,’ he said on popular radio phone-in programme For You to Do 2 Do to You For • • Prophet,about: notall is profit,Sunday Kelly is what Des Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World | 18
wednesday h ngt te an pse truh h ln and land the through passed saint the night, the During night. the during longer got ribbon the that thought was the It house. on person’s placed a outsidewindowsill was that ribbon of piece a was This Brat Bríde would house the place apin in the Brídeog’s clothing. of woman the Sometimes the to boys. given was food or Money children. younger to scary appeared have might dance It household. each and at play would group the and instruments bring would became boys Dressed-up dolls dolls. Biddy these as known places some In place. to place from differed custom The white. in dressed it carry would that girls the of beautiful most the normally was It Brídeog. the carried who girls unmarried it was cases other in But by. close houses few a to dolls these carried often Children appropriately. and dolldressed a of shape the into made straw of sheaf a dress,regularsometimeswas but it pretty dolla with a was this Sometimes herself. Brigid St of symbol a was It house. to house from taken was Brídeog The Brídeog The cross and all who look upon it.’ ‘May it: the Father, accompany Son, Holy blessingSpirit and St Brigid of bless this words following the and yearnewly woven crosses are blessed with holy water Christiancommunity.Eachthe of member a became and baptised was chieftain pagan the explanation, much much.After so usJesus deathbecauseloved of cross. She told him that there was no need to be afraid the significanceof the and him to Christ of story the When he asked her what she was doing she explained somerushesthe floor beganand off to weave a cross. picked she chieftain, pagan dying a with was Brigid Brigid’sStthewheredidWhen But from?Cross come livestock. the and house the of people the over saint the of protection the ensure and to stable, house, a a in perhaps in hung be would Cross Brigid’s St A St Brigid’s Cross Feastday of St Brigid Post-Primary Resource Resource Post-Primary Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World Our in Active Body Living Christ’s Schools: Catholic abound the head.’ (Danaher, K, knotted is it which after Amen” Ghost, Son, Holy the of theand of and Father, the of name the the “in vocation, time each saying around times, three drawn head or patient’s rubbed the is it ‘First, performed: was ritualfollowing The headaches. for was cure a ribbon as kept then of piece This had. it power healing the ribbon,more of piece the longer the that thought was It ribbons. the to powers healing her of some gave so • • FOR YOU TO DO Day. ( Brigid’sSt on it by passwould cattle of herd the least times cows would pass through the Crios but at the very Some- Crios.passing throughtheperson the by made body and then andstepped out shouldersof. The head,sign of thethe cross overwas on put was Crois the – women Then leg. left the then and arm,shoulder and left head, shoulder, the and arm right leg, right – first time the pattern Eachfor passing each. through timesthe Crios was three men it through passed household the of people thewhile verse a say wouldCrios the of illness at bay, especially ‘pains in keepthe bones’.to and The carriersprotection of sign a as Crios the through eachhousehold of passedBrigidpeople the and of Eve the on house to house from Crios the carried people other times at only the but Crios was both, carried. A carried group of boy young the sometimes Brídeog, the carriedgirl the and Crios it. the carried boy toa Sometimes attached crosses with loop a into feet woven ten long, or eight and straw of made rope of piece a was this Ireland, of West the with associated Mostly Brigid’sCriosBríde (St Girdle) times, the ribbon was worn as asign protection. of At child. their to safely birth give to woman the help to or havechildrenpeoplehelp thoughttowas it Sometimes pains.andthroattoothache, earache,sore for used also List at least three and explain them in detail. Research other customs associated with St Brigid. Adaptedfrom Danaher, K, Danaher, The Year in Ireland in Year The The Year in Ireland ). It was was It ). ) | 19
wednesday (Luke 24:(Luke 31-32) Post-Primary Resource In groups of three discuss how you could be ‘eucharist’ for others. Together, write up one one up write Together, others. for be ‘eucharist’ could you how discuss of three groups In class. of your rest the with them share and example Do not think that love in order to be genuine has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love love to need is we What be extraordinary. to has be genuine to order in love that Do think not lies.’ strength your that them in it is because things small in Be faithful tired. getting without of God’s expression living Be the happier. better and leaving without you to come ever Let one no smile.’ your in kindness eyes, your in kindness face, your in kindness kindness: At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money money much how received, have we diplomas many how by be not judged will we of life end the At you and hungry, was “I by be judged will We done. have we things great many how made, have we in.”’ me took you and homeless, I was me. clothed you and naked I was eat, to something me gave FOR YOU TO DO 1 DO TO YOU FOR • quotes from Mother are The following Teresa why. explain and you most to the means that one the 1. Choose world? our active in and present here is Jesus that articulate to us help words these do 2. How endless.’ truly are echoes their but speak, to easy be short and can words ‘Kind ‘ thing.’ a beautiful person, a gift that of love, action to an it is someone, at smile you time ‘Every bread.’ for hunger the than remove to difficult more much is love for hunger ‘The ‘ giving.’ into put we love much how but give we much how not ‘It’s ‘ family.’ your love and home Go peace? world promote to do you can ‘What ripples.’ many create to waters the across a stone cast I can but world, the change cannot alone ‘I a life.’ not is others for lived not life ‘A one.’ feed just people, can’t you feed a hundred ‘If Being ‘Eucharist’ OthersBeing for offers Eucharist the Jesus us them. among presence real Jesus’ celebrate Catholics Eucharist, the In Eucharist become to try must we Christian, a truly be fact,to In lives. our live to way a vision, life a as for way, this in lives their living, are or lived, have who people many are There others. empower and work for their or own our , McVerry Fr Through Peter Bob Geldof. Ghandi, Teresa, Mother example, justice and peace, their through care of the sick and the the hungry, lonely and the isolated, they have in a sense turned the into word a ‘eucharist’ verb, by the love bringing of Jesus to the world of giving by others for be ‘eucharist’ can too We others. for themselves of giving own their through beings. human fellow our support and help to order in ourselves Jesus was for eucharist others long before In he his earthly was life, sacramentally. ever Eucharist the Last During lives. fulfilling, more so and deeper, live to others empowered that way a community. in lived he entire our build to order in other each to ourselves offer to how us showed Jesus Supper, for eucharist becoming in Jesus join and try to invited are we Nonetheless, ask! big a certainly is This all. for broken and blessed as another one receiving brothers, and sisters our On 10 June 2004, Pope John Paul to and invited reflectthe Church Sacrament entire II upon He theEucharist. that, stressed our despite announced the dedication of an entire must be in in life, manifest the the Eucharist truth pressures of our year and increasing busy occupations to the Blessed others. with relationships our in and lifestyle, our in of values, sense our in actions, our in today, lives 2 February Thursday, Lord the 4: Recognising Day Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World | 20
thursday forgives sins?’ And he said to the woman,‘Your faith has saved go you; in peace.’ But those who were at the table with him began to say among themselves, ‘Who is this who even love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.’ Then he said to her, ‘Your sins are forgiven.’ Therefore, Itell you, her sins, which were many, have been forgiven; hence she has shown great kissing my You feet. did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my with feet ointment. dried them with her hair. You gave me no kiss, but from the time Icame in she has not stopped your house; you gave me no water for my but she feet, has bathed my with feet her tears and rightly.’ Then turning toward the woman, he said to Simon, you ‘Do this see woman? Ientered suppose the one for whom he cancelled the greater debt.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘You have judged cancelled the debts for both them. of Now, which them of will love himSimon more?’ answered, ‘I debtors; onetwo owed five hundred denarii, and theother Whenfifty. they couldnot pay, he him, ‘Simon, Ihave something to say to you.’ ‘Teacher,’ he replied, ‘Speak.’ ‘A certain creditor had what kind woman of this is who is touching him –that she is asinner.’ Jesus spoke up and said to invited him saw he said it, to himself, ‘If this man were aprophet, he would have known who and continued kissing his and feet anointing them with the ointment. When the Pharisee who had weeping, and began to bathe his with feet her tears and them to dry with her hair. Then she in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster jar ointment. of She behind stood him at his feet, his place at the table. Awoman in the city, who was asinner, having learned that he was eating One the of Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and took Luke 7:36-50 • • • • FOR YOU TO DO 2 empowerers others. of To truly be Christian we are called to work each day toward this vision of life, to become eucharist – word praise of for ayounger sibling or fellow student ... the list is endless. a best, yourdo pushto helpinga home,a pal,hand at a for support of smallgenuine a but act be everyone’sthatmajorgets cana attention, act it have other.be the notstrength togiveto does It for his journey to the cross. This is what being eucharist for each other is all about, caring enough to hercare for him. This woman was ‘eucharist’ for Jesus, she empowered him and gave him strength anointedhimhisbefore death. Jesuswoman’s theinfound comfort by comforted actionsandfelt leaveher alone because she has done something ‘beautiful’ for him she– had, without knowing it, to them told Jesus But him. with do tosinner, anythinghave a woman,this let wouldJesus why feet with an expensive perfume. The onlookers complain about her actions and cannot understand There is a scene in all of the Gospels where a woman, in the days just prior to Jesus’ death, Who was Eucharist Jesus? for anoints his How can you ‘eucharist’ be for another today? you Do think Why? is it Why the worth effort? not? What do you think the of way Jesus interpreted the woman’s actions? chose aparticular word or phrase. What one word or phrase strikes you about this passage? Write about your choice and why you Read the following passage from the Bible. Post-Primary Resource Resource Post-Primary Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World Our in Active Body Living Christ’s Schools: Catholic | 21
thursday FOR YOU TO DO 2 DO TO YOU FOR We are reminded of the reality of Mary’s of Mary’s reality of the reminded are We she pain and sorrow the God and to ‘yes’ are so too a mother, as experience will Mary would that joy of the reminded we son. of her birth the at experienced have As we are reminded of the awe that that awe of the reminded As are we met he when experienced Simeon so too parents, his and boy Jesus the Elizabeth that awe the remember we her Mary visited when experienced during her pregnancy. The journey that Mary and Joseph made made Joseph Mary and that journey The also We temple. the to son their bring to on Mary gave that ‘yes’ the remember appeared Gabriel angel the that day the her. to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Blessed of the Adoration church. oratory/local the to students Take Blessed settle the to before students Allow allow and Lk 2: 22-40 Read Sacrament. reflect the to story. on students Areas of focus: (1) (2) (3) Post-Primary Resource
As the child’s father and mother were wondering at wondering were mother and father child’s As the Simeon him, about said being were that things the ‘Look, he mother, Mary his to said and them blessed in of many rise the for and fall the for destined is a and – opposed is that be a sign to destined Israel, secret the – so that too soul your pierce will sword bare. be laid may of many thoughts Create a shadow box of the Presentation Presentation of the box a shadow Create begin display After the story. Lord of the five to classroom the around a procession of beginning the mark will which stations Mysteries. Glorious of the decade each the icon an have could stations These a candle with decade each representing student Each a student. by be lit could that process. they as a candle have also should FOR YOU TO DO 1 DO TO YOU FOR The Presentation of the Lord Lord the of Presentation The or Candlemas Mary and recalls feast This Brigid. of St Feast after the day the to given name the is Candlemas keeping God in to child the dedicate to Jerusalem in temple the to Jesus infant the bringing Joseph ‘the as child the to refers who Simeon called man old meet an they There tradition. Jewish with 2:22-40). (Luke death. his foretells and life adult Jesus’ to looks ahead He also nations’. of the light heart. Mary’s pierce would a sword that predicts Simeon story, the from passage this In the in celebrated It was it Encounter’. and called ‘the first feast this celebrated Church Eastern The words, Simeon’s Nativity but, with the storythe of finishes feast This later. a little Church Western event. Easter the towards pointed are we
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thursday Friday, 3 February Day 5: Our Mission (Luke 24:33-35) ‘The universal mission involves all, all things and always. The Gospel is not an exclusive possession of whoever has received it but a gift to share, good news to communicate. And this gift-commitment is not only entrusted to a few but on the contrary to all the baptised, who are “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people’ (1 Pt 2:9), so that they may declare his wonderful deeds”’. pope benedict’s message for world mission sunday 2011
What is Mission? Continuing the mission of Jesus Christ in the world to: • Share faith • Care for people in need • Act for justice and creation.
Someone Who Has Taken Action Search for Sarah McLachlan’s ‘World on Fire’ music video online and show it to the students. This is an inspiring project by Sarah, who made the decision to make her own music video for $15, instead of paying her production company $150,000. She then gave the balance to those in need. The result is a music video identifying what the dollar can buy in developing countries and/or communities.
World On Fire Hearts are worn in these dark ages You’re not alone in this story’s pages The light has fallen amongst the living and the dying And I’ll try to hold it in, yeah I’ll try to hold it in The world’s on fire and It’s more than I can handle I’ll tap into the water (Try and bring my share) I try to bring more More than I can handle (Bring it to the table) Bring what I am able
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friday hid in acave and while During persecution he he was there, blessed who was choking on afishbone stop to an epidemic that was wiping sick and wounded vegetarians, and patron cities, protector against of theof woollen industry St Blaise became the Patron St of wild animals, patron of A woman brought her son In Aubin, alittle town in France, town where was it thought that to the be protector of He isHe also considered Near Valencia, Spain, St Blaise to Blaise and the child the parish church because it factories. Also in Serra San Bruno, men give cookies called abbacolo was thought that he put a animals If theIf girl breaks the cookie in and two gives half back to the man, became the Patron St a of prayers to St Blaise ended blessed and shared on the 3rd in areas where there are woollen a diphtheria epidemic (walking sticks, like the Bishop’s Crozier) to their girlfriends. was healed In Italy, small cakes are baked on the 1st February, of out cattle out are had in the woollen industry then they will get married. England, great celebrations Every year in Norwich, Post-Primary Resource Resource Post-Primary community on the given the blessing feast St of Blaise Sick are cattle of Stof Blaise and water Dubrovnik was under threat of on display: the head St of Blaise, appeared to the people the of attack, story has story that it attack, Blaise the following relics St of Blaise St Blaise A cathedral in Dubrovnik has a woman came to him to say tell him his throat and his right foot Through the work Blaise, of the wolf In when 971, present-day While he was on his way to prison, his left andhis right left hand, returned the pig to the woman city andcity saved them that awolf had taken her pig. Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World Our in Active Body Living Christ’s Schools: Catholic blessed at church. Half the of as seeds are an left offering and the other half are mixed in with seeds. Women buckets carry to seed of be In France, there is the blessing corn of St Blazey. is It thought that in atown near In England, St Blaise is mostly associated with wool. Avillage in Cornwall is called the regular before seed is it set here, St Blaise taught woollen skills
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home parish school getting friday thursday wednesday tuesday monday resources resources resources ready Post-Primary Resource The 50th International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) will be held in Dublin from 10–17 June, 2012. 10–17 2012. from June, Dublin in be held will (IEC) Congress Eucharistic International 50th The with along events cultural and offer liturgical and years every four place take Congresses of the anniversary 50th the celebrate also will event The faithful. the to workshops and lectures Eucharistic International 2012 this for theme The Council. Vatican Second of the inauguration another’. one with and Christ with Communion Eucharist: ‘The is Congress Co. of Portadown, Barlow Martin by designed was Communion’, in ‘People entitled logo, The and tribe race, ‘from of people idea every nation, the on based is concept design The Armagh. the in Body’ faith by formed ‘One as Communion in together drawn being [Rev.7:9] language’ cross. the upon made he sacrifice the and of God, Lamb the Christ, of Jesus person Website Congress impressive has it already and Congress the http://www.iec2012.ie of website official the is be downloaded. can which resources and information comprehensive Theme Song Congress 2012. Congress and bell of the visit the for preparation part of the as song this Learn http://www.iec2012.ie/index.jsp?p=160&n=170&a=0 on available are music and words The Class with your Prayer the Congress Pray Jesus, Lord Father the by sent were You scattered. are who those together gather to healing, bringing good and doing us, among came You of salvation Word the announcing forever. lasts which Bread the giving and way. pilgrim life’s on companion Be our hearts, our inflame Spirit Holy your May minds, our open and hope our enliven faith in brothers and sisters our with together so that Scriptures the in you recognise may we of bread. breaking the in and body one into us transform Spirit Holy your May earth, the on humbly walk to us lead and love, and justice in resurrection. of your witnesses as Mary, with communion In Mother our as us to gave you whom cross, foot of the the at through you Father the be to blessing and honour praise, all may Church, the in and Spirit Holy the in forever. and Now Amen Eucharistic Congress 2012 Congress Eucharistic Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World | 28
school resources my sheep. lost us Let celebrate!’ together and say to them, ‘I am so happy Ifound home. Then you call your friends and neighbours you on put it your shoulders and back it carry find it. When you it,find you are so happy that and go looking for the one that got until lost you the other ninety-nine sheep in the wilderness loses one them of –what do you You do? leave ‘Suppose one you of has ahundred sheep and Jesus told them this parable: criticising Jesus for being friendly with sinners so The Pharisees and teachers the of law were Reader: Amen heart. peace them and with gift our prayer from the for their love and generosity, grace them with Leader: energy that brings it to our daily lives. Reader: hopes and dreams. Reader: be. community to become all that we are called to Reader: together. our school day and on all that we accomplish at peace together. We ask God’s blessing on enter into aspace prayer of to share and be completed and the points to remember. We We leave our busy day, all the tasks to be We takeLeader: some time to gather together. sacredspace. Invite student to light opening candle in centre Blessings Prayer Service 4. 3. 2. 1. Preparation: Catholic Schools Week Prayer Service for burden they may have. Each student remember to bring in asmall stone that represents or aworry same student final to offer prayer ‘For Friendship’. One student to light large candle in central space at the beginning ceremony, of Nine Students to light (nine) candles and prayer offer on behalf class. of Readers for prayers and Gospel story . Bless the people we are surrounded by Gospel Story: (Luke 15: 3-7) 15: (Luke Story: Gospel Bless our school community and the Bless our families who champion our Bless each one us of as we work in Post-Primary Resource Resource Post-Primary schools. for each other as acommunity Catholic of brilliance, representing our needs and our care Many small lights together make for agreater lit today in many places all over the world. Reader: and God. trying to honest be and true to ourselves, others Lighting acandle symbolises that we are here as the priest says, ‘Receive the Light Christ.’ of Reader: the dark, he will have the light life.’ of John8:12 anyone who follows me will walking not be in ‘I am the light the of world; Jesus said: symbols in sacred Scripture and in Church life. God’s presence among us. Light and fire are rich Reader: candle. theirhave left stones they are invited to light a place at it the the of foot cross. When people stone (which represents or burden) aworry and At this time each person is invited to place their shut out our of God lives. Sometimes we away can drift from God’s love or God’s love for those who wander is sostrong. off how much loves God us tells –it us somuch. youBut, if look as at the an story example of to wanderorattacked be desert by wolves? off hundred would to be leave the ninety-nine in the would do you if one lost sheep from among a strangepretty situation. Surely the last thing you laughed at in jokes. Jesus actually describes a regarded highly. very they In were fact, often Leader: Lord the of Gospel The Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World Our in Active Body Living Christ’s Schools: Catholic At the time Jesus, of shepherds were not 3. Our 3. lighted candles join with those 2.At Baptism we receive alighted candle Lighting 1. acandle is aprayer, asign of | 29
school resources As we allow your love for us and our love for each each for love our and us for love your Asallow we ignition lives, our or possession take to other brightly. burns love of flame your place, takes if we candle, the like that remember also Let us by effect the rushing of that quickly too by rush out. blow to flame the causes we if alight flame that keep we can How by? other each pass constantly the to contributes flame ofeach strength The light. is flame one when diminishes itself light The extinguished. one to time give to courage the us give Lord, each contribution the acknowledge to another, of passing temptation the resist to gives, one opportunity for no is there so that quickly, by light. the overtake to darkness darkness that of light absence the in only it is For, occurs. Blessing:Final For Friendship good friends, with be blessed you May yourself, to be a good friend to learn And where soul your in place that to Journeying of feeling. warmth love, is There you change this May distant negative, is what it transfigure May heart. your within cold Or kindness passion, real to in be brought you May belonging. And friends. your treasure you May them for be there be them, good to you May light and truth challenges, the all receiving And need. you embrace the know but be isolated never you May Cara. Anam Of your O’ John Donohue Post-Primary Resource Lord hear our prayer. our hear Lord prayer. our hear Lord prayer. our hear Lord prayer. our hear Lord prayer. our hear Lord Lord hear our prayer. our hear Lord prayer. our hear Lord prayer. our hear Lord prayer. our hear Lord A compassionate friend for those who mourn, who those for friend A compassionate A protector for those without protection, without those for A protector May I become a light for those in darkness, in those for a light I become May All: 7. love. from separated those for 8. A bridge All: fully become we may onwards, day this 9. From alive. fully human, All: Meditation on a candle darkness. the in light brings A candle light with a candle, like is of us each Lord, other. each give to yield, we together which light the in live We us. around darkness the dispelling another, from itself light to a candle For apart. remain not it must close, come it must our through others from light receive We lessening thus another, one for love unselfish between us. distance the love Your candle, the within wick the Like be ignited, to waiting always, us within remains flame. into be fanned to waiting May I BecomeMay to of us all for be a light candles Leader: our May us. support and enable behalf on candle their lights student each turn In says: and group entire the of 1. All: despair, in those for 2. A source All: burdened, are who those for 3. A companion All: anger, with gripped those for 4. A peacemaker All: without, are who those for giver 5. A selfless All: 6. All: Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World | 30
school resources 4. 4. 3. 2. 1. Discussion: for Questions harmful to both. (pp. 66-7) to transmitserious effort culture and aforceful witness to the Gospel not does turn into aconflict into aspects two harmony; the task requires constant attention, sothat the tension a between whose educational goals are rooted in Christ and his Gospel. is It not always easy to bring these are the same as those other every of school. On the other hand, is it a‘Christian community’, On the one hand, aCatholic school is a‘civic institution’; aim, its methods and characteristics Catholic school, and therefore about the concrete approach to taken be in religious instruction. opinion, or an uneasiness about the underlying principles governing religious formation in a into the overall education the of students …Sometimes there is an uncertainty, adifference of why Catholic parents should prefer is it, precisely the quality the of religious instruction integrated The special character the of Catholic school and the underlying reason for existence, its the reason CatholicSchool To help in your reflection read the following from The Religiousextract Dimension of Education in a on how our school community is Christ’s living in Body our community. living in active body the world. we celebrate As Catholic Schools week 2012, we take time to reflect brightly by their word and deeds and solead others to Christ in their communities, to Christ’s be Christians,of the council called upon the members the of Church to make this light shine more united through abond love. of Recognising that many people Christ’s see light only in the lives people to God, heal human anxieties, uphold human dignity and bear witness as acommunity Christ,of the light all of nations, within his Church. reaffirmed It the Church’s mission to lead in our WorldActive This year the theme chosen for Catholic Schools week is ‘ a board meeting meeting. and staff to your own particular situation. is It suggested that you give aperiod time of on the issues during and Boarda staff Management/Governors, of two of the toupon reflect four questions in relation During the week dedicated to reflection Catholicupon Schools, the following pages invite you, as members the of Boards Management/Governors of during Catholic Schools Week 2012. The following might form the basis reflection ashort onCatholic of Schools and withstaff Governors Reflection and Staff Board of Management/ Education? What do we, as aBoard Management/Governors of as see or staff, the primary task Catholic of the whole question faith of and culture in modern-day Ireland, soas is it not harmful to both? How do we, as a Board Management/Governors, of and support our pupils staff to engage with education programmes afactor? What are three reasons why parents chose our school –is our religious ethos and religious Does ourDoes school have atransformative role in the world? their own legitimate right, in accordance with the particular mission toall serve people? How do we encourage our students to bear witness to their faith and cultivate human values in , 1988. , ’. In the 1960s, the Second Vatican Council gave testimony to the presence Post-Primary Resource Resource Post-Primary Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World Our in Active Body Living Christ’s Schools: Catholic Catholic Schools, Christ’sCatholic Schools, Body Living | 31
school resources Management/ of Board Prayer: Members’ Governors your in together gather we Christ, Jesus Lord school. good our of the for work to name reflect we as us with are you that know We meeting. at the us before issues the on the by do we that all in be we May guided right of understanding, and gifts wisdom of by us upon bestowed courage, and judgement your Spirit. ensure to continue work our of outcome the May a place is community school our that peace. and justice compassion, openness, of all of centre at the ever you keep to us Help through prayer our this make We do. we that Lord. our Christ Amen Post-Primary Resource Jesus, our teacher and our Lord, You taught with with taught You Lord, our and teacher our Jesus, lives the touched You compassion. and authority understanding, sought who people many so of would who someone all of most and healing and authority of voice be that to us Help listen. the and community school our in compassion wider world. your and grace your with lightly touch we May teach. we those of spirit and lives the love expect best and the see to seek always we May students. our in and other each best in the only voice your to hearts be always our May open to called those all like we, may and love your and heaven of stars the like shine justice, unto teach communities. school our in hope of beacons as Amen Staff Prayer: Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World | 32
school resources Table of Contents
Getting Ready Céad Fáilte/Welcome 1 Planning for Catholic Schools Week 2012 2
Parish Resources How to Celebrate Catholic Schools Week in Your Parish 4
School Resources The Catholic School 6 Thoughts for the Day 7 Catholic Schools Week 2012: One Journey – Two Possible Directions 8 The Emmaus Story 9
Classroom Resources Monday: People of Hope & Disillusionment For You to Do 1–4 10 Feastdays of the Week 13
Tuesday: The Word of God The Scriptures and You 14 Lectio Divina: Using the Bible to help you to pray 15 Feastday of Don Bosco 16
Wednesday: The Breaking of Bread Sunday – a different day! 17 Feastday of St Brigid 19
Thursday: Recognising the Lord Being ‘Eucharist’ for Others 20 The Presentation of the Lord or Candlemas 22
Friday: Our Mission Our Mission 23 St Blaise 25 Sweet Saints 26
School Resources Eucharistic Congress 2012 28 Prayer Service for Catholic Schools Week 29 Board of Management/Governors and Staff Reflection 31 The members of the Steering Committee are: Gary Abrahamian; Lloyd Bracken; Jim Cassin; Martin Delaney; Colette Dower; Brenda Drumm; Michael Drumm; Paul Farren; Eileen Flynn; Fiona Gallagher; Maighread Ní Ghallchobhair; Seán Goan; Maura Hyland; Martin Long; Maeve Mahon; Bernie Martin; Michael Redmond; Maria Spring; Orla Walsh; Eithne Woulfe Illustrations by Elizabeth Wang© - www.radiantlight.org.uk This image was one of the treasuresthe fire Mel’sThis image wasthe in of Christmas morning 2009 in St one of lost Cathedral, Longford. Emmaus Supper by Ray Carroll. Used with permission.
Resources for the Post-Primary School Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World Seachtain na Scoileanna Caitliceacha 2011 Community: School & Parish Resources for the Post-Primary School Community: School & Parish 29 January–4 February 2012 Theme: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World 29 January–4 February 2012