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We must value the Catholic education system in Scotland

By Archbishop Philip Tartaglia Education Week exclusive

ONE of the most pleasant tasks of being Archbishop of Glasgow, is the opportunity to visit our Catholic schools. Sometimes the occasion will be an anniversary, a feast day, it might even be a new building opening, but what mat- ters most is not the event or the location. It is the staff, parents and pupils I meet. I often return from those visits deeply impressed at each of those groups in turn. The staff in our schools, primary and secondary, perform often quite heroic work in ‘going the extra mile’ for their pupils. Not only in preparing them academically, but also in a pas- Catholic schooling. Often they will And of course, who could visit one commitment to the Church and Her ers—I remember Miss Keatings as a toral role; supporting young people share their own memories—recollec- of our Catholics schools and not be teachings. great character in primary and Mr during difficult moments in their tions of their First Communion day impressed by the pupils? Be they Like most people, I have fond McConville and Mr McDermott as lives, and providing a positive adult or their Confirmation—and they want shiny new primary ones, fidgeting memories of my Catholic school- being great influences in secondary. role model of faith. for their children what they received, and giggling as they sing the new ing—at St Thomas’ Primary in Rid- Our Catholic education nurtured When a school Mass is organised it namely a strong supportive faith- hymn they have just learned, or drie, Glasgow and then St Mungo’s the faith that was born in the family— is common for me to meet some of filled environment which will prepare highly impressive young adults— Academy. The school was like an the parents of the school. Again, I am their sons and daughters for the pres- sixth-formers with a developed social extension of the home for us. My par- I Continued on page 12 often moved by their commitment to sures of adult life. conscience, an inquiring mind and a ents entrusted us to memorable teach- PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Government rejects anti-Catholic petition I MSPs called to task for not challenging bias of bid to oust religious reps from education committees By Ian Dunn “That language should have been challenged,” Mr isters support the involvement of religious repre- from education committees has also been con- McGrath said. “Do we really want this to be the tone sentatives in the decision-making process by coun- demned by parents and parents’ groups. of the debate? I think the Catholic community needs cils in relation to education and do not have any Mhairi Lloyd, chairwoman of the parent council MSPS on the Scottish Parliament’s Petitions to know MSPs aren’t always responding appropri- plans to change the existing provisions.’ of St Leonard’s Primary School, East Kilbride, Committee have been roundly condemned for ately to this kind of statement.” Shirley Jackson, the Scottish Government’s pol- says in her submission to the committee that ‘rep- putting out to consultation an education peti- The Scottish Catholic Education Service, in its icy officer, said that the make up of council edu- resentatives are from mainly Christian organisa- tion that contained anti-Catholic language official response to the committee’s decision, said it cation committees is a matter for the councils. tions as the majority of Scottish people describe without challenging it. was ‘disappointed’MSPs failed to challenge the use The Scottish Government will also closely themselves as Christian.’ The Scottish Government last week found that of such ‘offensive and inflammatory language.’ examine the forthcoming member’s bill proposed “For a country, whose education system is the petition by the Secular Society of Edinburgh— “Such rhetoric feeds only the baser instincts of by John Finnie MSP, she added. Mr Finnie’s pro- admired all around the world, it seems detrimental which seeks to bar religious representatives from some in our society who need little encouragement posals would remove ‘the statutory obligation on to the fundamentals of our Scottish education sys- council education committees—had no merit. The to express anti-Catholic sentiments,” the SCES councils to appoint religious representatives to tem that the religious beliefs of our country be committee, however, has still to make its recom- response says. education committees and remove voting rights ignored,” she adds. mendation and a member’s bill is also likely to “These claims do a great disservice to Catholics from unelected members of all council commit- raise the issue again in the near future. who have contributed greatly to the welfare of this tees, as well as making other provisions regarding I Report praises religious education in Catholic country. Scotland needs and deserves a more how councils conduct their proceedings.’ schools, page 3 Unjustifiable claims civilised and enlightened public discourse. In stoop- The Rev David Robertson, Free Church of Scot- The original petition displayed particular hostility ing to such tactics and language, the petitioner brings land minister in Dundee and director of the Solas I [email protected] to Catholic representatives, alleging their loyalty no credit to himself or to his cause.” Centre for Public Christianity, said the Govern- to Scotland was suspect as they were representa- Fr Paul Brooks of the Catholic Parliamentary ment’s intervention was timely and wise. tives of a ‘foreign power based in Rome.’ Despite Office said that he had also been alarmed by com- “We are delighted that the Scottish Government this petition language being compared to anti- ments made by MSPs while considering the peti- has refused to bow to the secularist agenda and Catholic tracts of the 1920s, the petitions commit- tion as ‘some of the contributions made by the continues to uphold the historic agreement tee did not question it when agreeing in January to members of the committee were themselves very between the churches and the state in Scottish look further into the issue. disappointing and revealed a mentality that is schools,” Mr Robertson said. Michael McGrath, director of the Scottish very troubling.’ “They clearly recognise the valuable part that Catholic Education Service (SCES), said he the churches have to play.” believed parliamentarians had a responsibility to Dismissal, further push challenge ‘unjustifiable claims’ and they had The petition was last week dismissed in the Scot- Parental concerns failed to do so in this case. tish Government’s response, which state that ‘min- The petition to remove religious representation

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SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 Mgr Patrick Burke. Turnbull I SCIAF meeting to unveil Hall, Glasgow University Lenten WEE BOX Appeal. Chaplaincy, 13-15 Southpark 12.30-2.30pm in St Mary’s Terrace, Glasgow. 7.30pm. Cathedral (lower hall), Aimed at young people aged Aberdeen. Lunch provided. 16-25. Call 0141 354 5555. I Newman Association talk I Remembering Service. 5pm by the Rev John Miller. The in St John the Baptist’s former Moderator of the Church, 37 St Ninian’s Road, General Assembly of the Corstorphine, Edinburgh, Church of Scotland and Minister EH12 8AL. A service for those of Castlemilk East Parish for who have suffered the death of 37 years will speak on “What a child from the beginning of Happened to Ecumenism?” pregnancy onwards, whether Ogilvie Centre, St Aloysius’ recently or at an earlier time, Church, Garnethill at 7.30pm. providing an opportunity to Admission £3, includes light participate in a formal refreshments. acknowledgement of their grief. Those who wish to come FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28 in love and support are also I Bicentenary information A happy homecoming for Archbishop Cushley most welcome. Representa- event, St Mary’s Cathedral, tives from organisations that Edinburgh. 7pm-9pm. You are By Martin Dunlop still lives in the parish and his brother was celebrated his silver jubilee at the church in provide counselling for still- invited to come along and hear married at St John the Baptist Church. 2010, said. “The archbishop spoke very well births, miscarriages, and abor- about all the events, which ARCHBISHOP Leo Cushley of St Fr Dominic Towey, parish priest at St John to the children. He told them that he recalled tions will be present and have so far been planned for Andrews and Edinburgh returned to his the Baptist, was delighted to welcome Arch- being Confirmed himself at St John the Bap- available after the service. this historic year. Admission is home parish in Uddingston on Sunday to bishop Cushley. They were joined by Marie tist Church and that he never thought he’d be free. Wine and cheese will be celebrate Mass for the Confirmation of Beacom, headteacher of St John the Baptist back here Confirming youngsters from his I Royal Foundlings. Christian served and there will be an children from the local primary school. Primary School, and 38 pupils who received own primary school.” Rock Group performing at opportunity to meet other It was an emotional visit to St John the the Sacrament of Confirmation. Clergy from across Motherwell Diocese Liberton Kirk, Edinburgh at parishioners. Baptist Church for the archbishop, the “The church was full and it was great to joined Fr Towey and Archbishop Cushley 6.30pm. Free Admission. parish where he grew up from a young age, welcome the archbishop back to his home at Sunday’s Mass. I St Vincent de Paul Annual received the Sacraments, was ordained a parish,” Fr Towey, who has been parish priest I Healing service. St Charity Concert. Woodside priest and celebrated the silver jubilee of his in Uddingston for eight-and-a-half years and I [email protected] Columbkille’s, Kirkwood Halls, Clarendon St, Glasgow. ordination; Archbishop Cushley’s mother who was present when the now Archbishop PIC: TOM EADIE Street, Rutherglen, 2pm-4pm. 7.30pm-10pm. Doors open Specially invited guest speakers, 6.45pm. Tickets £8. tea/coffee and live music. I Craig Lodge (below) retreat, MONDAY FEBRUARY 24 Life in the Spirit Weekend I Mass for Vocations, Little with Ros Powell, Friday Feb- Sisters of the Poor House, St ruary 28-March 2. For further Joseph’s, Robroyston, Glasgow, information or to book a place, 7.45pm, celebrant Canon Peter telephone: 01838 200216. McBride. I Catholic Education Week. I The Youth Arts and Literary February 23 to March 1. Scot- Festival. Art Exhibition of land’s Catholic schools and North Lanarkshire High parishes will celebrate how Schools artwork in The Tudor they support children and Hotel, Aidrie, on Monday 24 young people to ensure that and Tuesday February 25 from they are ‘Shining the Light of 10am–9pm daily. Entry is free. Faith’ in their daily lives. This theme has been inspired by THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27 the first Encyclical of Pope I Glasgow Faith Forum Francis: Lumen Fidei (The Talk—The Magisterium by Light of Faith). SPOTLIGHT ON Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow addressed young people at Glasgow University’s Catholic chaplaincy last week, part of the ongoing Glasgow Faith Forum series of talks. A full hall listened to the archbishop discussing the theme: The Living Tradition of the Church: From the Apostles to Francis, a talk that was followed by questions and discussion. The Glasgow Faith Forum presents catechetical talks for young people aged 16-25 PIC: PAUL MCSHERRY Motherwell Diocese mourns passing of Canon O’Farrell

IT WAS with sadness that College, Kilkenny. He was Strathaven and St Mary’s, Cle- diocese and devoted himself to Motherwell Diocese ordained a priest on June 6, 1950. land. Bishop Emeritus Joseph the welfare of his parishioners announced the passing of one He went on to serve in a num- Devine of Motherwell paid trib- and in the service of the com- of its retired clergymen, ber of parishes in Motherwell ute to ‘a great music man’ who munity,” Bishop Devine said. Canon Kieran O’Farrell, Diocese: St Francis Xavier, formed many parish choirs and Canon O’Farrell, who passed who died on Monday. Carfin, Sacred Heart, Bellshill, was an ‘accomplished pianist.’ away at Rosepark Care Home, Born in 1925 in Carrick-on- Motherwell Cathedral, St “He was a faithful, warm and Uddingston, was the youngest E-mail: [email protected] Shannon, Ireland, Canon O’Far- Leonard’s, East Kilbride, St humble parish priest who and last surviving member of rell was educated at St Kieran’s Patrick’s Shieldmuir, St Patrick’s served in so many parts of the his family.

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By Ian Dunn By Ian Dunn involved on the night. Mr Callghan said the event THERE is a high standard of religious THIS year’s Lentfest is to would serve as a celebration of education in Catholic schools in Scot- launch with a Shrove Tues- the whole idea of Lentfest. land, according to an official report, day preview concert at St “There will also be input from but RE is not up to scratch in many Andrew’s Cathedral in a lot of people who have been non-denominational schools. Glasgow. involved with Lentfest over the The new Education Scotland (ES) The Glasgow Archdiocesan years, as performers and audi- report found that headteachers at Catholic arts festival is now in its eighth ence members, who will give lit- schools (right) played a key role in ‘devel- year, and March 4 will see its tle testimonies about what oping the religious life of the school and biggest launch event yet. Lentfest means to them,” he this usually permeates all aspects of learn- The Big Shrove Tuesday will said. “So hopefully people will ing and teaching.’ feature performers from across see how much impact this festi- “Most children and young people think the Archdiocese of Glasgow val can have.” that religious rducation supports them well Art’s Project (AGAP) festival in All money raised on the night in their own faith development,” the sec- a special uplifting programme of will support the work of the tion on Catholic schools said. “Children scripture, drama, poetry, music AGAP, which runs Lentfest. and young people are increasing their of all kinds, art and more. Archbishop Tartaglia said he understanding of the importance of prayer AGAP’s Creative Director hoped that as many people as pos- and reflection.” Stephen Callghan, the festival’s sible would make it along to the The report found, however, that most organiser, said it was a great way opening concert and other Lent- non-denominational secondaries in Scot- to get ‘a taster of almost the fest events. land offered inadequate religious and whole Lentfest programme in “Lentfest is about deepening moral education (RME) for pupils in fifth one night, under one roof for our Faith through the gift of the and sixth year and that young people in only a tenner!’ arts,” he said. “We thank those fourth year are also being denied RME, “I really hope it’ll be a big whose work will open up for us according to the document by ES, the success,” Mr Callaghan (below new horizons, and pray that all national curriculum body. with Archbishop Philip Tartaglia who are touched by the events of Michael McGrath, director of the Scot- of Glasgow) said. “Everyone is the coming weeks will sense the tish Catholic Education Service, told the young people need to learn what religion ties have a responsibility to deliver reli- donating their time and there’s call of the Lord. My wish is that SCO that there are many positives for has to offer.” gious and moral education as a core area such a wide range of acts from by attending some of the events Catholic schools in the report. Mr McGrath suggested the Scottish within the curriculum, including S4-S6, the St Francis Pipe Band to actor of this year’s festival that search “I think it’s very good that This Is Our Government needs to ‘put its money and we expect them to deliver this.” John Carney, best known for his for God in your life and com- Faith has been singled out for praise, as where its mouth is’ and ‘provide leader- The report by Education Scotland found portrayal of Rabbie Burns, that mitment to service may be inten- it’s an excellent progamme,” he said of the ship and guidance’ to local authorities on most young people in S5 and S6 are miss- there should be something for sified and given new impetus.” syllabus for Catholic religious education this issue. ing out on the ‘important learning’ that everyone to enjoy.” in Scotland introduced in 2011. “It helps The reports by ES, the government’s RME can offer senior students in non- Local schools, SCIAF, the I For information on how to provide a spiritual framework for young own advisors, said the lack of RE provi- denominational schools. Scottish Catholic Parliamentary buy tickets for the launch and people though there is always room for sion potentially has ‘serious consequences “In a growing number of schools the Office, Glasgow University and all other Lentfest events, visit improvement.” for society in that too many young people curriculum for S4 has either limited or no a host of performers will also be http://www.agap.org.uk He also said that the issues with reli- are not deepening their knowledge and provision for RME,” the report says. gious education in non-denominational understanding of the diversity of religions “Occasionally this is also the case from S1 schools were of concern. and beliefs within Scottish society.’ to S3.” “There are definitely non-denomina- Schools and councils must provide Reasons given for the limited provision tional schools that are trying to provide RME to every pupil under the Education include limited numbers of specialist staff, religious education that is really meaning- (Scotland) Act 1980—including those in an inability to recruit extra staff and a lack ful and relevant to young people,” he S5 and S6. of the necessary professional training added. “But there are others that are strug- A spokeswoman for the Scottish Gov- gling to do that, which is a problem as ernment said: “Schools and local authori- I [email protected] Football fans’ campaign puts banned song into charts

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By Martin Dunlop back to her home with glowing reports. This led to the forma- THE chance to share per- tion of Scotland’s first NET sonal encounters with Jesus ministry team, in response to and help young people grow an invitation from Glasgow in their Faith has brought Archdiocese. five young Catholics from Since arriving during the lat- across the Atlantic to Glas- ter half of last year, and fol- gow. lowing a training programme Michelle Boris, 24, Christi in Ireland, the Glasgow NET Boujikian, 23, Julia Carvalho, team has established a youth 25, Devan Jaeger, 19, and Jake group in their local area, con- Olson, 19, have become famil- ducted prayer services at iar and friendly faces in Clydebank’s St Peter the Apos- schools, youth groups and tle High School, and, from the parishes across Glasgow Arch- beginning of this year, held diocese in recent weeks and youth encounter days and months. retreats at Glasgow Archdioce- Less than a year ago, the five san secondary schools. young people—who hail from “We have talks, share per- Canada and the US—did not sonal experiences, and work in know each other, which is hard small groups with students,” Glasgow Archbishop helps St Mirin’s to believe as they laugh and Ms Carvalho, who comes from joke over a cup of tea (which just outside Toronto, said. “The they have learned to drink, but young people can ask us what- Primary mark its diamond jubilee not to pour out a pot) at their ever they want. current home—Our Holy “NET is a very relational By Daniel Harkins a number of former priests asso- who wanted to attend, and addi- Redeemer’s Church, Clyde- ministry, peer-to-peer, we are ciated with the primary, includ- tional huts had to be erected to bank. there to grow with the children. ARCHBISHOP Philip ing Fr John Keenan, who will accommodate the demand, a sit- The youngsters’ form the We have seen some powerful Tartaglia helped St Mirin’s become Scotland’s youngest uation Miss Devine is happy to Glasgow New Evangelisation changes in students. Primary School, Glasgow, bishop when he joins St Mirin’s say still holds true. Team (NET) and perform “Young people are the same mark its diamond jubilee Cathedral, Paisley, in March. “We have a nice mixture of old school retreat programmes, everywhere, each one of us has ing a fondness for our ‘national recently by celebrating Mass Miss Pauline Devine, head- and new,” Miss Devine said. young adult evenings and an innate desire for God. When drink,’ Irn-Bru, while January with pupils, parents, grand- teacher at St Mirin’s, spoke of “We keep a lot of traditions parish visits, all with a view to we visit, we are there as young 25 saw the group enjoying a parents and former staff. the ‘fabulous’ occasion, and said going and that I think is what helping young people deepen people presenting (God) to Burns’ Supper, complete with The Mass was celebrated at that pupils at the Mass did the pupils, parents and clergy want.” their knowledge of God and other young people. They are haggis, though this particular Christ the King Church, Kings school proud. St Mirin’s will be celebrating learn more about their Faith. very receptive, I feel they want novelty seemed to have worn Park, Glasgow, where the arch- “The Archbishop was very its milestone anniversary every The NET ministry was to know God.” off somewhat when they dis- bishop spoke to the children good with the children,” Miss month of this year. Following on founded in the state of Min- Mr Jaeger, who has only this covered the ingredients of our about the ‘happiest days of their Devine said. “He made the Mass from class parties in January, nesota, US, in 1981, to chal- year joined the Scottish NET national dish. lives’ and emphasised the values about them rather than the par- and February’s jubilee Mass, the lenge young Catholics ‘to love team, having previously served Although quite happy to of forgiveness and being happy ents.” school will have a packed Christ and embrace the life of in Ireland, is in agreement. immerse herself in Scottish with your friends. The last 60 years at St Mirin’s schedule of activities including the Church.’ Its founder, and “I think the young people culture, Ms Boujikian, from Teachers from the school, have brought many changes but a cabaret dinner and dance, a current executive director, have such a desire [to talk Phoenix, Arizona, admitted both past and present attended, the school has stuck close to its school trip, and even class Mark Berchem, pioneered a about their faith] they want to that a trip home to the US for the Mass, which marked St history. Upon its original open- songs, recorded in a studio pro- team of 12 young adults to know more but they might not Christmas allowed her to return Mirin’s entering its sixth ing, the school was too small for vided by a generous parent. travel in a van around southern have had the opportunity to to a much-missed item of decade, and they were joined by the large number of Catholics PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Minnesota, conducting high speak about this very often clothing: a coat her colleagues school retreats. Following an with people their own age,” he refer to as ‘a sleeping bag.’ extremely positive response, said. Needless to say, the coat was Mass was celebrated at Holy Cross the NET ministry began to not left at the departures’ Church, Croy, earlier this month grow, with the first cross bor- Reception lounge when Christi made the marking the retirement of a local der mission taking place in Mr Olson, who, along with Ms return flight to Scotland in Jan- teacher who has provided years of Canada in 1988. Boris, comes from NET’s uary. dedicated service to Catholic educa- Now—more than two home state, Minnesota, put a “We never knew it could rain tion. decades on—each August, 130 modern slant on how receptive so much in one place!” she Staff and pupils from Holy Cross young Catholics aged 18-28 the young Scots have been to said. “I wasn’t ready for the Primary School looked on with leave behind their jobs, the presence of their new weather at all. But I came back delight as Fr Joe Sullivan, (left) parish schools, family and friends to friends. after Christmas with a huge priest, presented William McCreadie devote nine months to serving “If friend requests on our coat and now I feel ok. I feel (far left) with the Glasgow Archdioce- with NET teams. Facebook page are anything to much better with my coat!” san Medal. go by, the children seem to Despite the harsh climate, Mr McCreadie served Holy Cross Scottish mission Primary School for 23 years, both as enjoy the retreat days,” he said. the NET team could not speak teacher and headteacher The seeds for a NET mission in Since arriving in Scotland, highly enough of the welcome Scotland were sown when the Glasgow NET team has they have received in Scotland, Lucy Jackson experienced the picked up on a number of Scot- with particular praise reserved PIC: PAUL McSHERRY work of the youth evangelisa- tish traditions, with Mr Jaeger for the clergy and parishioners tion teams in the US, and came and Mr Olson already express- at their Clydebank home, espe-

His brother Gerald is a retired GP speaker once told him, that did she outstanding, and we reaped the ben- OBITUARY in Australia. not know otherwise, listening to efit of his giftedness.” After graduation, Mgr Ben him, she would have sworn he was Indeed, such was his skill at the MGR BENJAMIN DONACHIE planned to be a teacher and did a born on her side of La Manche (The piano that he could have made his OCTOBER 17 1928— post-graduate year at Dundee Col- English Channel). living as a concert pianist had he not FEBRUARY 5 2014 lege of Education. He joined the After ordination he joined the followed his heart to answer God’s teaching staff of Lawside Academy, staff of Blairs College, Aberdeen, call to the priesthood. but was only there for two weeks which was then the National Junior Mgr Donachie, who was made a A DUNDEE-born priest who before leaving to do his National Seminary for Scotland. He was prelate of Honour to Pope John Paul was Cantor at the Mass in Glas- Service in the RAF. It was during appointed rector of the college in II in 1984, returned to Dundee in gow’s Ballahouston Park during that time that he began to think God 1974, a post he held for six years. 1980 as chaplain to Wellburn Home, the visit to Scotland of Pope was calling him to the priesthood. As rector, he influenced a genera- which is run by the Little Sisters of John Paul II in 1982 has died. He spent five years at the Semi- tion of priests, many of whom are the Poor. He was appointed parish EWTN CATHOLIC TV IS ON SKY EPG 589 Mgr Benjamin Donachie, a naire St Sulpice in Paris and was serving in Scotland today. priest of St James’, Kinross, in 1981, retired priest of Dunkeld Diocese, ordained by Bishop William Andrew Bishop Stephen Robson of a post he held for six years, before Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. was 85. Hart in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dunkeld, who was also on the col- moving to St Ninian’s, Dundee. 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio. Born in Lochee, Dundee, he was Dundee, on June 29, 1958. lege staff in the 1980s, said: “In After three years in Menzieshill, he the elder of two sons of Benjamin Call Sky on 08442411602 for installation. His studies in the French capital many ways, Mgr Ben’s influence as moved to be parish priest of St and Margaret Donachie. He was afforded him the opportunity to rector stamped a certain high culture Thomas’, Arbroath, where he was to Call EWTN on 020 83502542 or e-mail [email protected] educated at Lawside Academy and enhance his linguistic skills. Not and musical excellence in the remain until he retired. for free monthly posted programme guide and St Andrews University, from where only did he speak French fluently, National Seminary which lasted for During his 15 years there he was he graduated in 1950 with an hon- visit www.ewtn.co.uk for more info. but he did so with a flawless accent. many years. His musical prowess as also chaplain to RM Condor. ours degree. So much so that a native French a choir director and as a pianist was He was appointed a Canon of the WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SCHOOLS/LOCAL NEWS 5 US author’s message of hope comes to Scotland

A VISITING author from Peace I Give You: Healing Sex- her second book that Ms Eden that was perpetrated upon them. the NET result the US has a powerful mes- ual Wounds with the Help of the discovered her vocation: ‘to help “If you have internalised such sage of hope to share with Saints—told the SCO that her fellow victims of trauma locate guilt, discovering that there is a Catholics in Aberdeen and own experiences of childhood their own sufferings in the suffer- saint who suffered similar Glasgow in the coming sexual abuse, and subsequent ings of Christ.’ She added that it wounds brings a sense of free- weeks. healing, are something she hopes is ‘very meaningful to me to take dom. You realise the sin was not At the invitation of Bishop can help people who have suf- part in the Diocese of Aberdeen’s yours, it was the abuser’s. Hugh Gilbert, Dawn Eden has fered in a similar way. efforts to bring healing in the “What is more, you can then been invited to speak at a num- “I am a victim of childhood wake of the scandal at Fort begin to trace how, in the saint’s ber of events in Aberdeen Dio- sexual abuse who, after a long Augustus.’ life, God worked all things cese. After that, she will address journey from the Jewish faith of “My hope for those attending together for good. Recognising students at Glasgow University’s my birth to agnosticism and my talks is, first, that people who that, it becomes possible to see Catholic chaplaincy. Ahead of near-hopelessness, found healing have suffered abuse or any kind how, in your own life, nothing Ms Eden’s visit, Bishop Gilbert through Jesus Christ in the of trauma will learn that they are that you have suffered can sepa- said: “It is worth stressing that Sacramental life of the Catholic not alone, they are not forgotten, rate you from the love of Christ.” her talks are not relevant only to Church,” she said. “Before my and they have more friends in those who have experienced sex- conversion, I was a rock journal- heaven than they realise,” Ms I Ms Eden will be speaking at ual abuse, nor is she intent on ist, writing for the British maga- Eden, who, last year, delivered Glasgow University’s Catholic raising spectres from the past,” zine Mojo and interviewing Westminster Archdiocese’s chaplaincy on March 6. Prior to he said. “It is on the broader artists such as Brian Wilson, annual Theology of the Body that, she will speak at a number theme of the wisdom available Harry Nilsson, and Elton John. lecture in London, said. of events in Aberdeen Diocese. within the Catholic tradition for Once I entered the Church, I “So many adults who have To find out more about Ms coming to terms with suffering.” wanted to turn my writing suffered childhood sexual abuse Eden’s programme in Aberdeen Ahead of her visit, Ms Eden, towards helping people draw carry around misplaced guilt— Diocese, visit: http://www.dio- who has written two books—The nearer to the love of God.” the mistaken feeling that they are ceseofaberdeen.org/ Thrill of the Chaste and My It was during the writing of somehow responsible for the evil ?p=3208 Fatima pilgrimage takes young Aberdeen Catholics

to the shrine on feast day St Aloysius’ College The NET team based at Our Holy “There are a lot of cultural Redeemer’s Church, Clydebank differences, which we have to By Ian Dunn and evening prayer so that adapt to and which are part of everyone experiences the sense the challenge, but the goal is ABERDEEN Diocese is of regular community prayer cially parishioner Mary Lydon always the same. Deep down it organising a special pilgrim- during their pilgrimage. This who keeps them well-fed with (Christ) is what everyone age for the young people of aspect of the Aberdeen diocesan Gonzaga2014 Lectures homemade loaves. desires.” the diocese to Fatima, later pilgrimage is one that Bishop Despite some light-hearted On a final note, Ms Car- this year. Hugh particularly enjoys and teasing, Julia aptly summed up valho added: “We just want to The plans are the brainchild of actively encourages.” PASTORS NOT PRINCES the welcome the team has share our personal encounter Bishop Hugh Gilbert, who in the The pilgrims will begin by received in Scotland. with Jesus, whether that is wake of last year’s successful travelling to Fatima in Portugal Reflections on Pope Francis’ “Even though it is windy, through the Sacrament of Rec- diocesan pilgrimage to Rome, on October 11 to coincide with Address to the Nuncios cold and wet, the warmth of onciliation, through Adoration, which included many young the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima the Scottish people more than which you cannot argue with. people, decided there was a need on October 13 and celebrate that makes up for it!” she said. “We are not preaching to the for a pilgrimage specially for feast there. From Pope to Pastor: Putting young people, we are just diocesan youth. On October 14, the group will Young adults telling the young people what Deacon John Wire, who is travel to Salamanca in Spain and 4TH Pope Francis in his Place In addition to visiting schools Jesus has done for us, what helping arrange the pilgrimage, stay for the remainder of the MARCH Michael Walsh and parishes, the Glasgow made each of us fly across the said there have ‘been pilgrim- time there visiting the two mag- Author, commentator and former Librarian NET Team is preparing for an ocean, leave behind our family ages to the Holy Land, Lourdes nificent cathedrals (the old and eight-week series of young and friends, and go somewhere and Rome, the idea being to fur- the new) and the Dominican of Heythrop College, London adult evenings, to which totally new because we want ther the spiritual and community convent of San Esteban, as well Catholics aged 17-30 are the same for them—and that is experience of pilgrimage in a as a visit to the Scots College. Pope Francis and the World: invited to come along and the honest truth.” different culture and environ- On October 15, there is to be experience the work of their ment.’ an excursion to Avila to celebrate Holy See Diplomacy under I Follow the Glasgow NET community. Their stay in Scot- “As with all pilgrimages the Feast Day of St Teresa of 11TH the First Jesuit Pope land will conclude with a team on Facebook at: organised by the diocese, the Avila with Mass in the Chapel of youth festival in May, prior to https://www.facebook.com/gl emphasis is very much on the the Convento de la Encarnacion MARCH asgow.netteam, where you Ambassador Nigel Baker which they hope to meet as daily programme of spiritual and and afterwards visiting the Con- Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Holy many like-minded young peo- can find all the latest news on Liturgical activities, which vent de la Santa, built on the site See and Diplomat since 1989 ple as possible. retreats and young adult begins with Morning Prayer fol- of St Teresa’s birthplace and the “The goal is always the evenings. More information on lowed by Mass during the day as Convent of St Joseph, the first same,” Michelle, who has also NET ministries can be found arranged at our request by the one to be founded by St Teresa. A Personal and Episcopal served with NET in Ireland, by visiting the website: travel organisers, and usually said. “We are proclaiming http://www.netministries.ie ends with the Rosary and I Those who would like to join Reflection on Pope Francis’ the pilgrimage should contact Christ and how He has evening prayer before supper,” 18TH Address to the Nuncios changed our lives. I [email protected] he said. “All pilgrims are Pax Travel by visiting their web- site at www.paxtravel.co.uk MARCH encouraged to attend morning Bishop Stephen Robson The 9th Bishop of Dunkeld; installed Cathedral Chapter in 1981, becom- cated priest, who served the Church 9th January 2014 ing an Honorary Canon on his retiral in Scotland for over half a century. in 2005. Mgr Donachie was asked in Many priests throughout Scotland UK support for Bishop Rifan of Campos, Brazil 1982, by Bishop Vincent Logan, owe him a huge debt of gratitude for Pope Francis and Mary now Bishop Emeritus of Dunkeld, to his service to the National Junior British Friends lead the Diocesan Choir, and he was Seminary. Ward: In Conversation director of the choir for 23 years. “And the people of God in this 25TH Leading the Diocesan Choir was one diocese were privileged to have him of Campos Sister Frances Orchard CJ of the joys of his life, and with the as their faithful priest for many (founded 2002, registered MARCH Choir he did much to keep alive the years. He was a most talented man Provincial Superior of the Congregation charity no.1095044) rich musical heritage of the Church who put his many gifts at the service of Jesus, founded by Mary Ward from its earliest beginnings to the of the Church, a man who enriched We supportthework of Bishop Rifan in theApostolic present day. He was also spiritual the lives of many, many people. May director of the Dunkeld St Vincent de God reward him for his labours.” Administration of St John Vianney in the diocese of Campos, Venue: St Aloysius’ College Hall Brazil, founded by Pope Bl John Paul II to celebrate Paul Society for 11 years. His housekeeper for many years Start Time: 7:30pm Bishop Logan said the Requiem was Mrs Wilma Maich, who looked sacraments in the traditional Roman Rite. Mass for Mgr Ben in St Andrew’s after him with great devotion and Admission is Free Cathedral. Among the concelebrants affection. Funds are urgently needed. was Fr Stephen Reilly of Motherwell Mgr Donachie is survived by his Enquires and donations to: 45 Hill St, Glasgow, G3 6RJ. Tel: 0141 332 3190 Diocese, the son of Mgr Ben’s brother Gerald, his sister-in-law BFOC, 3 Marder Road, London W13 9EN. cousin. Nessie, nieces and nephews and their Email: [email protected] www.staloysius.org Email [email protected] Paying tribute to him Bishop families in Australia, and by cousins Company Ltd by Guarantee No. SC405951 Registered Charity No. SCO42545 Logan said: “Mgr Ben was a dedi- here in Scotland. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 6 WORLD/VATICAN NEWS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21 2014

Belgium votes to legalise child euthanasia

about the proposed law, which Protesters in Brussels hold banners BELGIAN politicians voted against legislation authorising to make their country the had been unanimously deplored euthanasia for children. Belgian world’s first to allow ‘with a single voice’ by heads legislators voted on February 13 to euthanasia for children last of all faiths in November. make their country the world's first week, despite vigorous They added that they shared to allow euthanasia for small opposition from the Catholic the views of all those opposed children, despite vigorous opposition Church and all main reli- to the law as a function of their from the Catholic Church and all gious groups and vows by experience or expertise, includ- main religious groups opponents to fight on. ing medical experts who believed “We are saddened and fearful it was ‘useless and defective.’ A prominent member of the Cardinal-elect Vincent Nichols for the future after this vote to “We fear this new law opens Council of Europe has criti- extend euthanasia to children the door wide to the further cised Belgium’s decision to without any age limit,” the extension of euthanasia to extend the country’s euthanasia By Stephen Reilly our belts and be much more responsible and care- country’s Catholic bishops’ handicapped persons, people law to children under the age of ful in public expenditure,” the cardinal-elect said. conference said in a statement with dementia, the mentally ill 18, vowing to fight on against ARCHBISHOP Vincent Nichols of West- “But I think what is happening is two things: One last Thursday. “We totally and those merely tired of life,” the change. minster has called the UK Government’s is that the basic safety net that was there to guar- uphold the rights of the child, the bishops said. “We insist “We are at a point of no policies on welfare and immigration a ‘dis- antee that people would not be left in hunger or in of which love and respect are everything is done to combat return, the law in favour of grace’ ahead of his installation as a cardinal destitution has actually been torn apart. the most important. But the pain and suffering to the maxi- euthanasia for children is a step tomorrow. “It no longer exists and that is a real, real dra- right of the child to demand its mum, and that all professionals backwards to the beginning of Cardinal-elect Nichols said the coalition Gov- matic crisis. own death is a step too far. It and volunteers accompanying the 20th century, when the cul- ernment’s welfare policies were leaving increas- “And the second is that, in this context, the transgresses the prohibition of the sick and suffering gain opti- ture of statewide eugenics pro- ing numbers of its own citizens facing ‘hunger and administration of social assistance, I am told, has killing, which is the foundation mal support.” voked the appalling tragedies destitution’while its immigration policy was based become more and more punitive. So if applicants of our human society.” Representatives voted 86-44 that we all know,” Luca on ‘a discourse of fear.’ don’t get it right then they have to wait for 10 days, The same day, Belgium’s with 12 abstentions for the law, Volonte, Italian member of the The president of the Bishops’ Conference of for two weeks with nothing—with nothing. For a Lower House of Parliament which requires children to be Parliamentary Assembly of the England and Wales said the welfare system had country of our affluence, that quite frankly is a dis- passed the legislation, which per- ‘conscious of their decision’ Council of Europe, said. also become increasingly ‘punitive,’ often leaving grace.” mits the doctor-assisted killing after ‘repeated requests to die,’ The politician spoke of a peti- people with nothing for days on end if they fail to Expanding on his comments at a press confer- of terminally ill children facing and to have approval from their tion urging King Philippe of fill a form in correctly and it was ‘a disgrace’ that ence at his London residence on Tuesday, the car- ‘unbearable physical suffering.’ parents and medical team. Belgium to send the measure this was possible. dinal-elect also condemned the British The legislation passed the Catholics make up three- back to parliament. This ‘shame- The cardinal-elect made the comments before he Government’s immigration policy saying he Senate late last year and must quarters of Belgium’s popula- ful law’ was imposed by a polit- left for Rome this week to receive a red cardinal’s wanted senior politicians to ‘appeal to something now go to the king for approval. tion of 11 million, although ical majority in Belgium that, in hat from Pope Francis at tomorrow’s consistory. more normal and more substantial than fear.’ The bishops said they had only one in 10 attends Church, a few months, will not be there “People do understand that we do need to tighten “I think we really should have a positive appre- frequently ‘expressed fears’ according to recent reports. in power, Mr Volonte added. Communities in South Sudan at risk of starvation as fighting continues after ceasefire

A SENIOR Church figure ing and attacks on core services was very heavy fighting. Now it warned entire communities such as pharmacies and other is subsiding because of the in South Sudan are at risk of medical centres. The monsignor [Addis Ababa] negotiations.” starvation, as fighting contin- said people had no access to Mgr Taban described how his ues in the world’s newest healthcare at a time when own home in Malakal was dam- country despite a supposed malaria and diarrhoea were on aged by gunfire. Luckily he was ceasefire. the rise and reported that people not in danger but he came home Mgr Roko Taban Mousa said without clean water were drink- to find damage to doors, win- vast numbers of people are ‘in ing from the White Nile that runs dows and lighting. urgent need’ across his diocese through the diocese. “People need to pray for us,” of Malakal which covers Upper Across South Sudan, thou- he said. “We feel that sense of Nile, Unity and Jonglei states, sands of people have died in the solidarity when people pray. The scenes of some of the worst conflict between South Sudan need for prayer is very impor- fighting between government government forces and rebels tant. For those who have suffered forces and rebel groups. led by former deputy president so much, knowing that there are Speaking last week from South Riek Machar. The UN has people who are praying for them Sudan in an interview with the reported that since the violence will encourage them and give charity Aid to the Church in started on December 15 2013 them back their hope.” Need, Mgr Taban warned of mass more than 860,000 people have Aid to the Church in Need is famine if aid, particularly food, fled their homes. Stressing that working with Mgr Roko to assess is not sent quickly. Describing the the devastation was far worse options for emergency aid. difficulties of getting aid to the Women hug one another in the port of than during the catastrophic 21- “The charity is willing to offer worst-affected areas, he said that, Minkaman, South Sudan, after being year civil war that ravaged emergency help but we would in spite of the ceasefire of Janu- displaced by the conflict Sudan until 2005, Mgr Taban first like to raise the question of ary 24, the fighting had contin- said ‘what we experienced dur- logistical capacity; whether there ued, although the conflict was not Bor and Unity are really ple are in dire need of food. He ing the [civil] war was never as are trained personnel capable of as intense as before. destroyed. This conflict has been also said at least 30,000 homes lie bad as what we have experi- implementing the project effi- “The question of food is very devastating and very inhuman.” in ruins across the diocese, half of enced these past weeks.’ ciently,” Christine du Coudray urgent,” he said. “People are on Mgr Taban, who is Apostolic them in three main towns, Bor, the “The fighting is continuing but Wiehe, ACN’s Sudan and South the edge of starvation and, if administrator of Malakal, said that centre of particularly severe con- not at the same level as when it Sudan projects coordinator, said. nothing happens, people will fall in some of the worst affected areas flict, Malakal and Bentiu. started,” he said. “From Christ- into that situation. Upper Nile, of his diocese, up to 100,000 peo- He also highlighted mass loot- mas Eve until January 20, there I www.acnuk.org WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER WORLD/VATICAN NEWS 7

Jesus wants Commandments given to Moses to be fulfilled, Pope says

By Bridget Orr of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the King- JESUS seeks to bring the dom of Heaven.” faults UK welfare and immigration policies Commandments given to The Pope explained that Moses ‘to fulfilment,’ Pope Jesus instead focused on the Francis said on Sunday intention and the ‘human heart’ ciation of the contribution that people who come to been written off with no chance. when he decried the modern as the source of our actions for this country make to our well-being and economy,” “Seeing these reforms through is at the heart of We should propensity to gossip. good and for evil instead of just he said. our long-term economic plan—and it is at the heart, not have a During an unseasonably focusing on obeying good rules “I think the idea that immigrants are a net drain too, of our social and moral mission in politics warm and sunny morning in and legal norms, especially on our economy is false. today.” discourse about St Peter’s Square, the Pope referring to his commandment “We should not have a discourse about immigra- Cardinal-elect Nichols is one of 19 clergymen immigration (above) reflected on the Sermon to avoid anger. tion which is based on fear. I think it is—quite from around the world who will be elevated to car- on the Mount in his Angelus, The Holy Father concluded frankly—a lack of political leadership if we fashion dinals this weekend, the highest rank of Catholic which is based and he called on the Faithful to his speech by referring to a debate around fear.” clergy short of the Papacy. on fear. I think it observe the commandments Jesus’ ‘New Commandment’ The senior clergyman’s comments drew a per- The extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals, ded- “ with deeper intentions, in accor- and said, “All precepts are con- sonal response from Prime Minister David Cameron, icated to the family will begin on Thursday at the is—quite dance with Sunday’s Gospel. tained within the greatest com- who said his welfare reforms were part of his ‘moral Vatican’s New Synod Hall, two days before the “Jesus does not want to erase mandment: love God with all mission’ to improve the country. creation of the new cardinals. Sunday will see the frankly—a lack of the commandments that the your heart and love your neigh- “We are in the middle of a long and difficult jour- Holy Father celebrate Mass with the new cardinals political leader- Lord gave through Moses,” the bour as yourself. ney turning our country around,” the Prime at the Vatican. Holy Father said. “He desires to “Gossiping too can kill Minister said. This consistory comes in the middle of a crucial ship if we fashion bring them to their fulfilment— because it kills a person’s repu- “That means difficult decisions to get our deficit week for Pope Francis as he meets with he met with a debate around and He immediately adds that tation!” the Pope added. “Gos- down, making sure that the debts of this generation his Council of Cardinals, two commissions of this ‘fulfillment’ of the Law sip is very ugly! At the are not our children’s to inherit. But our welfare inquiry on Vatican finance, which will report their fear. requires a higher justice, a more beginning it can seem pleasant, reforms go beyond that alone: They are about giving recommendations for reform, while further plans Archbishop Vincent authentic observance.” even entertaining, like sucking new purpose, new opportunity, new hope—and yes, will be put in place for the forthcoming Vatican The Pope then quoted Jesus’ on candy. But in the end it fills new responsibility to people who had previously Synod on Marriage and the Family. Nichols of Westminster words to His disciples: “Unless our hearts with bitterness, and your righteousness exceeds that it poisons us too.”

Catholic love was in the air in their hatred, during the country’s Jesus Plaza and of Br Luis SPOTLIGHT ON Vatican City last Friday as an NEWS ROUNDUP continuing turmoil. But in no Sanchez, Salesians, as well as acts estimated 25,000 young people, ” sense should those groups be of aggression and sacrilege of all engaged couples preparing identified as Christian.” which they were victims at the for marriage, met with Pope Celebrating Britain/ In fact, BishopAguirre reported religious community of the Don Francis for a special St AVatican NEW booklet relations has been pub- that ‘the Christian churches are Bosco school.’ Fr Plaza was 80, Valentine’s Day audience. The lished that celebrates Britain’s overwhelmed with Muslims seek- and Br Sanchez was 84. Two Holy Father said that in today’s relations with the Holy See, ing refuge.’Christians are striving boys, one 13 and the other 15, fast paced world, many bringing together contributions to protect Muslims from violence, are suspects in the attack, which couples are afraid of making a from Catholics and Anglicans, often taking them into their own took place last Saturday night. definitive choice in life, clerics and diplomats, professors, homes, he said. contributing to a mentality that historians and ecumenical experts. brings couples to ‘stay together Britain and the Holy See looks Holy Father calls for until this love lasts.’ “Love is Pope visits church to peace in Ukraine more than just a feeling or a back to Pope John Paul II’s histor- celebrate anniversary POPE Francis has called for psychophysical state, but a ical visit to Britain in 1982, as well POPE Francis visited the parish peace in Ukraine. relationship that grows like the as Pope Benedict XVI’s state visit church of San Tommaso Apos- Twenty-five demonstrators construction of a house,” the in 2010, tracing progress on both tolo in Infernetto last Sunday to were killed in Kiev on Tuesday Pope said. “Just as the love of political and religious fronts but it mark its 50 anniversary. in what is considered the dead- God is stable and forever, so we also recalls the darker days of divi- While there, the Holy Father liest day of the long-running would want the love that is the sion and alienation that lasted for met the children and young peo- protests that began when Presi- foundation of the family to be four-and-a-half centuries before ple of the parish, who are making dent Viktor Yanukovych backed stable and forever.We cannot John Paul’s groundbreaking pas- their First Communion and Con- out of a trade pact with the Euro- let ourselves be overcome by toral visit. firmation and visited the elderly pean Union, choosing instead to the ‘throwaway culture.’” The and sick before offering Mass. steer the country towards closer Pope told the couples gathered ties with Russia. that the fear of ‘forever’ is Reports of a Catholic The Holy Father spoke of his cured day by day through a life Amilitia CATHOLIC in CAR bishop denied has denied Two Salesians die in ‘closeness to the Ukrainian peo- of happiness. “Dear young reports that Catholic militia TWOrobbery Salesians in Venezuela were murdered ple’ and said he was praying for people, don’t be afraid to groups have massacred Muslims and two were seriously injured all ‘the victims of violence, for marry,” the Holy Father later in the Central African Republic. during an apparent robbery of their families and for the said on his official @Pontifex Twitter account. “A faithful and “It is not Christian militias their residence in Venezuela’s wounded.’The Holy Father called fruitful marriage will bring you who are killing Muslims,” third largest city. Archbishop for all parties involved in the con- happiness.” Bishop Juan José Aguirre of Reinaldo del Prette Lissot of flict to end all acts of violence Bangassou said. “There are mili- Valencia expressed ‘deep sorrow while urging them to ‘seek har- tias that have vented their rage, and dismay for the murder of Fr mony and peace in the country. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 8 COMMENT SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21 2014 Have we dumbed down education? Many have grown up to believe Scottish education leads the world but some pupils think otherwise

HE old truism, that every with each generation we have tended generation bemoans the to slow down not speed up. falling standards and lack of rigour of the next, is so y grandfather was a train well worn that criticism of driver in the 1950’s when the the young by the old is often ignored. journey time of the ‘Flying When it’s the younger generation crit- MScotsman’ steam locomotive between Ticising their elders and their peers Edinburgh and London was four however people usually listen. hours. Today that same journey aver- A recent, impassioned letter which ages five hours. appeared in the pages of two of our As a boy, I watched news reports in national newspapers caught my atten- awe as the newly inaugurated Con- tion and resonated with me long after corde travelling at 1350mph crossed I had finished reading it. The letter was the Atlantic in 3.5 hours. Today such written by a fourth year pupil at a BY PETER KEARNEY flights take between 7 and 8 hours. Catholic school who wanted to We are not as fit or active as earlier express her ‘anger and utter exaspera- generations nor as well read and our tion with the new Curriculum for science. A UK breakdown showed that spiritual formation is probably no Excellence, the SQA and, in particu- Scotland scored slightly higher than match for the depth and detail of our lar, the new National qualifications.’ England on numeracy and literacy, but forbears. The primary concern which this young lower in science. Overall, Scotland Our parents and grandparents could student articulated very eloquently languished around 25th place. Scot- recite the Catechism, list the sacra- was that the new qualifications, were land’s average scores were not ranked ments and commandments and knew ‘not nearly as challenging or as rigor- in the top 20 in any subject. Last summer, the Scottish Qualifi- greater demands. They are expected, the dates of the Holy Days of Obliga- ous as the previous Standard Grades or The disturbing report begged many cations Authority’s former principal quite unreasonably, to instil knowl- tion and Solemnities in the liturgical Intermediates.’ questions. How did an education sys- examiner of maths, Clive Chamber edge and learning in the classroom to year. Their children and grandchildren Tellingly, she added: “Having com- tem which generations of Scots were said the 2013 Higher maths exam was children who are not exposed to rigour know few if any of these things. pleted my N5 prelims last week, I was brought up to believe was amongst the easier than any previous paper. or discipline at home. They face an Across a wide spectrum of endeav- shocked and saddened at how easy these best in the world fall so far and so fast? One former Scottish maths advisor impossible task, trying to compensate our and activity, we have slowed down were when compared to Credit/Inter- Finland, Ireland, Poland and even went further, saying: “In all the 150+ for a fall in standards across society. and atrophied. We all share the respon- mediate 2 past papers I have done.” Estonia all outperform Scotland, while schools I’ve supported over the past Ironically, the measurable fall in sibility of remedying the situation. I couldn’t help wondering if this trend Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and three years, the consensus is clear, that our academic standards has happened Addressing the Congregation for towards simplification and ‘accessible’ Japan are among the highest ranked numeracy skills have actually declined at a time of widely held beliefs that we Catholic Education last week, Pope learning was in evidence elsewhere, as a across all subjects. since the introduction of CfE, and they are in fact faster, cleverer and alto- Francis said: “The issue of education society, have we ‘dumbed down?” As the demoralised young Scottish weren’t particularly strong prior to gether more able than earlier genera- is a great open yard, in which the pupil put it: “The slow but steady sim- then.” tions. The evidence suggests that we Church has always been present with ast December, the Programme plification of exams year on year aids While former headteacher Alex aren’t. A fascinating study in the jour- Her own institutions and projects. for International Student no-one: good grades become mean- Wood, said recently: “The proposition nal Intelligence published last year Today it is necessary to boost this Assessment (Pisa) ranked 65 ingless, qualifications devalued and that our gradually improving exam found that despite popular belief to the commitment at all levels and to renew countriesL according to the abilities of hard work goes unrecognised. results signify success may be a very contrary, our IQs have dropped by an the task of all the subjects committed their school pupils in literacy, numer- “I sincerely hope that the Scottish dangerous illusion, for how better to average of 14 points since the Victo- to you in the perspective of the New acy and science. Half a million young Government and education authorities increase the pass rates than to lower the rian era. Reaction times, seen as a con- Evangelisation.” We all have a duty to people were rated by the Organisation will see sense and return to the sup- knowledge levels required to pass?” sistent indicator of general intelligence educate and inform and as the Pope for Economic Co-operation and posedly outmoded, old-fashioned have slowed markedly since 1889. suggests, we must take it seriously. Development (OECD), using a points ways, namely that hard work and per- hile standards do seem to be Leading, the research suggested to a system. The UK was rated 26th for severance should pay off and laziness falling our teachers face decline in creativity, innovation and I Peter Kearney is the director of the maths, 23rd for reading and 21st for or ignorance should not.” Wincreasing workloads and intellectual ability. Counter intuitively, Scottish Catholic Media Office The views expressed in the opinion What do you think of PETER KEARNEY’S comments on education? Send your points of view pages of the SCO are those of to the SCO. Write to or e-mail informed individuals and groups and Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT [email protected] not necessarily those of the newspaper or the Church Look inwards and change instead of looking outwards to condemn

WITH less than a month to go it on to others. We are in a ‘win, tries to encourage each prisoner ious museums were made available vide a free copy for the first reader before the beginning of the trout win’ situation. towards different and more con- for the prisoners to help put them in of this column who emails me with fishing season, preparations are It was Paulo Freire, the Brazilian structive choices in the future. touch with the reality of his life. the correct answer to the question: now in full swing. This is the Fr Eddie educationalist, who refined the idea Recently, I mentioned a project Slavery, religion and Scottish “Where was Robert Burns living time of fly tying. that ultimately education led to lib- on Robert Burns that had been independence were the three major when he produced his masterpiece, I belong to two very different fly McGhee eration. By developing literacy pro- undertaken in the prison. It pro- topics covered in the context of the Tam O’Shanter?” Even more alter- tying groups. The first meets in my grammes for the poorest and most voked some significant interest, poetry of Burns and of his life. How natively, there is an opportunity to house on a Monday evening. We have now a peer tutor. Steven came marginalised in his society, he pre- and a request for more detail. In these relate to the Scotland of the view some of the poets reading their are long-time friends and as well as to the fly tying class just over a sented people with opportunities to 2012, The Robert Burns Birthplace 21st century became the starting works on the Robert Burns Birth- tying flies we talk and laugh and year ago. From the beginning it was move out of poverty and to have a Museum undertook a two-year point for discussion. The group then place Museum website. anticipate. Sometimes I think there clear that he had a great aptitude for new vision of their potential. This project, funded by Creative Scot- created their own written responses The Gospel this week challenges are more trout caught round that this particular discipline. He only is a significant part of the role of land, entitled ‘Independent Mind.’ in the form both of poems and of us to review our own personal stan- table than there are on any loch ever needed to be shown a technique the Adult Learning Centre in HMP It provided an opportunity for cre- creative writing. These workshops dards. It is always easy to pass or river. The second group also once and he grasped it immediately. Kilmarnock. ative engagement with Robert with Kevin Williamson not only judgement. The Gospel this week is meets weekly. We meet in the When our regular fly tying classes Craig Maxwell, head of learning Burns for people who were not gave the prisoners an opportunity to quite unequivocal. We should look Adult Learning Centre in HMP had been completed, I invited Steven and skills, with his staff, encourage already involved with the museum, create their own written responses inwards and change ourselves Kilmarnock. For a number of years to participate in an ‘improvers’ all kinds of creative input. This particularly economically and but they also counted towards formal before we choose to look outwards I have encouraged any prisoner course. He readily agreed. Now he presents prisoners with an opportu- socially marginalised groups. qualifications for the prisoners. A and condemn. The politics of this who was interested to learn fly has achieved a very high level of nity to see their world differently. It Among those groups taking part number of the poems produced were country make it easy to find targets tying. Not only is it a very useful skill and has become quite accom- challenges them to engage with a were a group from HMP Kil- prize winners in the 2013 Koestler for our anger and frustration at the skill in a practical sense but it is plished in the art of fly tying. He and different kind of reality. At the marnock. Working with writer Kevin Awards, the UK’s best known prison ills of society. Since we are partly creative and demands concentra- I together take the class on a Friday same time the Adult Learning Cen- Williamson over a three-month arts charity. Ultimately, a book was responsible for creating the manifest tion and commitment. It also has afternoon. There are so many posi- tre tries to underpin all of this with period, the prisoners explored a produced of the poems of the prison- inequalities in society and for main- the added bonus of allowing me to tive spin-offs. Steven has learned a a commitment to helping prisoners wealth of different topics. Kevin ers in conjunction with the poems of taining them, Jesus challenges us to get to know a few of the prisoners new skill. He has discovered some- develop their basic skills. Reading, brought his own personal energy and Burns that had proved inspirational. hear His words and to take them very well. thing at which he can both achieve writing, number skills, art, as well excitement to this particular project. Currently this is available at the very seriously. This year, there has been a signifi- and excel. He is able to put this skill as an introduction to computing Key texts from the works of Burns museum. Alternative, if you can’t cant advance in the fly tying class. I to use immediately, by helping hand skills are all available, as the centre fuelled discussion. Objects from var- get your hands on a copy, I will pro- I [email protected] WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 9

: Catholic Education Week 2014 Catholic Education Week February 23-March 1 2014: Shining the Light of Faith

Catholic Education Week highlights the significance of faith education for society as a whole. To help students, parents, teachers and community members to reflect on their own roles, the SCO has put together a special seven-page section. Our contributors in 2014 include MICHAEL McGRATH, director of the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES); LEONARDO FRANCHI, head of the St Andrew’s Foundation at Glasgow University; and ARCHBISHOP PHILIP TARTAGLIA, president of the Catholic Education Commission Clear sense of what Jesus is saying helps us to ‘see’ our way MICHAEL McGRATH, director of the Scottish Catholic Education Service, says we must all play our part in shining the light of faith in dark times

DUCATION is all activities must not be reflected in and His love in every area of our about shedding light academic achievement only but in Christian lives.” He reminds us on things that we the extent to which children are that faith is not something we don’t know or under- encouraged to develop all their possess but something we share. stand, making clear God-given talents and are helped He has encouraged young peo- and obvious what, until now, has to use these talents for the good of ple to be ‘missionaries of the been hidden from our under- others. Gospel,’to aim high in their ambi- Estanding. When we teach chil- It is in this very difference in tions for life and to be generous in dren to ‘see’ a new idea or to outlook that is to be found the sharing God’s love with the world. understand a difficult concept ‘light’ of our Faith. This light In Scotland the introduction of the which had seemed dim and shines out in the Gospel and points Caritas Award for senior school uncertain, then we can see the us on our life’s journey to the hap- pupils has been providing oppor- light of understanding switching piness and fulfilment which we are tunities for young people to on in their minds, helping other invited to find in loving God and respond to the Gospel by showing things to become clearer. There loving others and in our destiny love and faith in practical ways is no more rewarding experience which is eternal happiness with and by becoming active members for a parent or a teacher. God who created us. of local parishes. Faith in Jesus Christ can be a Of course we have to acknowl- Similarly, the imminent intro- source of great light for each of edge that, for some people today, duction of the Pope Francis Faith us. Having a clear sense of what Faith is not light but darkness. Award, in more than 50 Primary Jesus is saying to us, of how He They regard all religion as irra- schools across the country (see offers us direction and guidance, tional, out of date and misleading. page 15), will involve young Michael McGrath is seen, centre, visisting St Roch’s Secondary School on Tuesday for the launch of Catholic can help us to ‘see’ our way in Today, we hear their voices ever people at the Primary 6 and 7 stages Education Week with Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow. The pupils from the school appear in a video from life. This is the great value of more loudly as they cry for religion in using the Gifts of the Holy Spirit the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland that can be accessed by scanning the image of this year’s Catholic children and young people being to be kept private—in the margins, in practical ways which will bear Edication Week prayer card. The archbishop’s message for Catholic Education week 2014 can be read on pages educated in faith—learning from a relic of the ‘dark’times of super- fruit in their own lives, in their fam- 1 and 12 PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Jesus, from what He said and stition and, moreover, a danger to ilies and in their parishes. Such ini- how He treated people. a modern tolerant society. tiatives—and many others When we are blessed with the Yet, in the midst of this hostile which can be found in schools living in a society which has light of understanding Jesus, we climate, we have Pope Francis and parishes across the coun- become suspicious of faith. see that the values which He pro- who seems to have caught the try—enable young people to live Some of us might be suspi- claims are different from those imagination of people all over the as ‘children of light,’ in the cious of all things ‘new,’ fearing
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Trinity High School Shining the light of Faith in teacher education Glebe Street, Renfrew, PA4 8TP LEONARDO FRANCHI explains how Catholic teacher education must continue Trinity High School’s commended Catholic ethos is built upon the following principles: to build on past successes and keep Catholic intellectual tradition at its core High expectations and educational  CROSS the world, he St Andrew’s Founda- inspiration. How this is put into to follow the pathways that lead achievement. Catholic educational tion for Catholic teacher practice will vary according to a to encountering others. They edu- institutions serve education, launched in range of factors but what is non- cate themselves, and they educate Sound moral and social development  diverse populations T2013, is a unique opportunity for negotiable is the commitment to to dialogue, which consists in based on Gospel values. in a range of cultural the Church community in Scot- applying the insights of tradition speaking with everyone and contexts. The Church’s rich edu- land to think seriously about the to contemporary situations. relating to everyone with respect, A caring and committed Christian  cational heritage is underpinned by need for solid academic and spir- esteem and listening in sincerity.” community. Athe writings of Justin Martyr, itual formation for those prepar- n recent years, Church teach- For Catholic teacher educa- Pupils, parents, staff and parishes  Clement ofAlexandria andAugus- ing to teach in Catholic schools. ing on education has moved tion, the commitment to dialogue working together for the good of the tine of Hippo, the pioneers of the At the launch event in the Bute ever closer to the vision of must underpin what we do. There whole community. Church’s educational tradition. Hall of Glasgow University, Car- Ithe Catholic school as a place of is no metaphorical ‘bunker’ into The rise of the monastic dinal Gerhard Müller reminded profound and meaningful cul- which we can return. schools and early universities, the audience of Catholic educa- tural dialogue. along with the advent of scholas- tors of the important role played This is not to say that older o conclude, Catholic ticism, shaped the life of the late by the Catholic school in a plu- visions of education necessarily teacher education, build- Middle Ages. Crucially, the ral society: “Catholic education eschewed the need for dialogue, ing on the remarkable influential reforms of the Coun- is an expression of a Catholic far from it. Neither should the Tachievements of the religious cil of Trent and the formation of culture that is ever drawing upon marked shift in emphasis be orders of the 19th and 20th cen- religious orders dedicated to the richness of Tradition and the interpreted as a denial of the tury must ensure that the education gave shape to the cultures of the age, ever seeking Catholic school’s traditional Catholic intellectual tradition— schooling system and curricula to renew and re-state itself, and commitment to evangelisation the amalgam of scholarly work which are familiar to us today. always conscious that it does so and other forms of faith-forma- which underpins the life of the Contemporary Catholic edu- within the pedagogical mission tion. Rather, it is a recognition of Church today—remains at the cators are part of this noble tra- of God Himself in the world.” the challenges presented to reli- core of our mission. dition of learning. Our reverence These important words are a gious faith by the pluralism and This is no easy task: the loss of for tradition does not translate charter for Catholic education relativism which pervade con- the sense of the sacred, the chal- into a fossilisation of thoughts and, in particular, for the mission temporary education and which lenge to education from moral and practice but serves as an of Catholic teacher education Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI relativism and theories of social inspiration for the many chal- institutions located within a uni- saw as key factors of the ‘educa- constructivism and the rapid lenges we face in education versity. Drawing from the cardi- tional emergency.’ These chal- decline in religious practice in the today. It is for all in the Church, nal’s words, it is not possible for lenges require solutions rooted in west cannot be ignored. Yet there not just those with a vocation to Catholic educational institutions Tradition but with the resources is hope. The emergence of the St teach, to refresh our knowledge to be overly self-referential: the to make dialogue fruitful. Andrew’s Foundation in the Uni- of the noble traditions of mission to serve as a place of cul- The most recent document of versity of Glasgow, the establish- Catholic education. tural dialogue is of firm Christian the Holy See on education, Edu- ment of the St Ninian’s Institute cating to Intercultural Dialogue in Dunkeld Diocese and the new in Catholic schools: Living in Benedictus College of the Liberal Harmony for a Civilisation of Arts—a Catholic LiberalArts col- Love—published in October lege in London—are signs, how- 2013 and only recently available ever modest, of a renewed in English—makes an eloquent determination to place Catholic case for the importance of dia- education at the heart of a Church logue. The document concludes which seeks to renew the culture as follows: “Catholic schools of contemporary society. avoid both fundamentalism and ideas of relativism where every- I Leonardo Franchi is the head thing is the same. Instead, they of the St Andrew’s Foundation are encouraged to progress in at Glasgow University harmony with the identity they have received from their Gospel I For details of this year’s Cardi- inspiration. They are also invited nal Winning Lecture, see page 14

QUEEN MARGARET Headteacher Lorraine F. Legrix ACADEMY HOLY ROOD R.C. AY R HIGH SCHOOL NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL Duddingston Road West “Young people want to live life to the fullest. EDINBURGH EH15 3ST Encountering Christ, letting themselves be caught up in and guided by His love, gives a firm hope which will not A Catholic Academy, disappoint. Faith is no refuge for the fainthearted, but Tel: 0131 661 5871 something which enhances our lives. It makes us aware open to all, based on Gospel of a magnificent calling, the vocation of love.” Fax 0131 659 5868 Values, Prayer and care for the Pope Francis: Lumen Fidei (15) Faith Faith poor. Following in thefootstepsof Professed Lived “We aim in our relationships to show the highest level of care and compassion for one another based on mutual respect and St Margaret. support. We recognise, respect and celebrate the wonderful Supporting Catholic Education week and religious, cultural and social diversity we have within our school community. We will celebrate and give thanks for each other, serving the Catholic Community of Faith Faith especially in prayer and in the Eucharist. We aim to deliver high South Ayrshire. Prayed Celebrated standards of effective learning and teaching, in a supportive and nourishing environment to enable all pupils to The life of faith is central to our ethos at Notre Dame High School. Dalmellington Rd, Ayr, KA7 3TL Staff and pupils together comprise a community of faith and good develop positive attitudes towards learning, achieve their full Tel 01292 612 020 works, a community centred on the person of Christ. Pupils’ learning potential, develop self-worth and build the resilience and and on-going formation are enhanced by a faith vision which believes in the development of each person’s unique God-given talents. Our self-awareness required for life. We will provide the pastoral and [email protected] school is welcoming, inclusive, respectful and just in its treatment of chaplaincy support which underpins academic all. It is truly dedicated to “spreading the light of faith”. achievement for all. We aim to strengthen our relationships with “I pray the Spirit of all truth will strengthen you from day the families, parishes, primaries and the local and global to day. Faithfully follow where God is leading you.” communities we are part of, to enable us to enrich the Saint Julie Billiart, Foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur experiences that we offer our pupils and to celebrate and share our pupilsʼ gifts, talents and successes for the benefit of others. For details of the onlyCatholic local authoritycomprehensive single sex secondaryin Scotland telephone 0141 582 0190 We aim to provide high quality leadership at all levels in our 160 Observatory Road · Glasgow G12 9LN school community. We aim to offer everyone who comes to our Web: www.notredamehigh.glasgow.sch.uk school generous hospitality and a welcome that reflects our vision of the God-given dignity of all.” WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 11 Parishes and parents are two key educational pillars TONY COULTAS stresses the need for parental involvement in Catholic schools to help make the Faith shine brighter

ATHOLIC schools are places of faith. Kathy Chappelle, St Machan’s Primary School, informed in the faith formation of my children at It is what makes them different from Lennoxtown school so that we as parents can make the links other schools. The challenge for “Handing over any child to school for the first between our home, school and parish.” Catholic schools is to make sure that time is emotionally tough. From enrolling my our Faith in Jesus Christ is made visi- daughter on that day to now I have felt welcomed Derek Cassidy, St John’s Primary School, St Luke’s ble through action, and the most powerful form of as a parent, my daughter has excelled academi- High School, Barrhead, East Renfrewshire action is love. Catholic schools should be places cally but more importantly she has become a “It is only as I reflect on my life at this time, hav- Cof faith in action, communities of love, places confident, caring and active member of our ing seen it progress through marriage and subse- where love is tangible. parish. quently in the responsibilities of parenthood Schools are of course communities of learning “Due to the ethos within the school and the —having two daughters—that I would never have as well as faith. Faith and learning should be inter- strong links between home, school, parish and her imagined my Faith playing such a strong part in twined, faith itself being a way of knowing. As high school my daughter has had an all-encom- my life and to be reliant on my Faith as a Catholic. parents we want our children to grow up with solid passing faith-based education. As a parent I accept “With both daughters having received their understanding and knowledge and the combination it is my responsibility to keep my Faith alive to tion strongly to Catholic families so they see it as Sacraments through schooling and Church atten- of faith and learning in a Catholic school provides allow questioning and to accept that I may not their first choice in educating their children. dance, it is now even of greater importance that we the best foundation for this. have all the answers. With our school, parish and “Catholic Education Week goes a long way in as parents remain involved as they continue their The Catholic Education Commission has estab- home links being so strong I know my child will delivering real engagement opportunities and journey in education and on into their adulthood lished a Parental Involvement Working Group (above find answers within one of these. resources to help parents. With no secondary and grow and develop in today’s ever changing, right) to support parental involvement in Catholic “Catholic Education Week is a fabulous time to school in the Highlands for our children it’s impor- challenging world. schools. When the group was being established, it reconnect with all that the school offers my chil- tant that we have a strong and focussed primary “Through the meetings and discussions of the undertook a survey of the views and concerns of par- dren. The emphasis is now on us as parents to school that promotes both education attainment Parental Involvement Working Group, I realise ent councils and found that parents want to know reconnect with our faith through our parish and and Catholic morals and values throughout the life how fortunate we are to be involved in a good, what they can do to build the faith dimension of the through our school, and to be more involved in our of the school. Catholic Education Week allows healthy community. Other parents have real strug- school within a secular society. All it takes is for a Faith.” parents, grandparents, extended family and parish- gles and challenges in promoting a Catholic ethos. few of us parents to find ways, even small ways, to Peter McCann, St Joseph’s Primary School, ioners the opportunity to see how schools—the We should never become complacent. put our Faith into action for faith to have an effect. Inverness children, the teachers and staff—bear witness to “I can only hope that in Catholic Education The theme of Catholic Education Week this year “Business life has shown me that you build good practice and faith formation.” Week other parents can reconnect with their Faith poses a challenge to all of us parents—to put our engagement and sharing through establishing and find strength in continuing to influence their Faith into action more to the benefit of our schools, to strong networks. We need to do that for our Paul Brannan, St Mungo’s Primary School, Glasgow children in their Faith and their schooling. Those make our own faith shine a bit brighter. schools too; we will build strong Catholic learn- “Parental involvement in my sons’ schools has involved in the Scottish Catholic Education Serv- Here are some reflections from members of the ing communities with practical parent engagement always been vitally important to me. Our Catholic ice and in the Parental Involvement Working Parental Involvement Working Group. If you want where we build networks of parents who continue Faith teaches us that we parents are the first edu- Group are very willing and only too happy to assist to find out more information about the Parental to value Catholic education. cators of our children. in these challenging times.” Involvement Working Group go to http://www. “For us in the Highlands we must become more “The passing on of the Catholic Faith to my chil- sces.uk.com/parental-involvement.html or e-mail involved in the life of our school, ‘if we don’t use dren has always been important to me. Therefore, I Tony Coultas is the chairman of the Parental [email protected] it, we lose it.’ We must promote Catholic educa- I have always sought to be involved or at least Involvement Working Group

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Head Teacher : Mr Paul McLaughlin St Paul’s R.C. High School Bellfield Road, Kirkintilloch, G66 1DT Tel No: 0141 955 2386 Aiming for the higher gifts. Web site :www.st-ninians.e-dunbarton.sch.uk Supporting Catholic Education Weekin A Catholic School of Ambition supporting parternership with our community. Catholic Education Week WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 12 CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FEBRUARY 21 2014 FEBRUARY 21 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 13

Continuing to Celebrate Catholic Shining a Light on Faith draws heavily Education and praying for the St. Ambrose High School canonisation of our patron, from the writing and teaching of Francis The Caritas Award inspires the entire community 65 TOWNHEAD ROAD Blessed John Henry Newman COATBRIDGE ML5 2HT Head Teacher: CARDINAL NEWMAN By Frank McGuire have been able to talk about my faith with I Continued from page 1 Mrs Ellen Douglas BSc (Hons) HIGH SCHOOL carry that great light of faith to other members of my class.” the peripheries of society. THE Pope Benedict XVI Caritas Connor Leslie: “I am not taking part in the BELLSHILL it gave us the vocabulary and “Shining the light of faith” Award was introduced by the Bish- Caritas Award myself; however through The Newman Cross structure we needed to develop doesn’t only happen inside a ops of Scotland in 2011 to encour- the Gathering Points we have all been ‘Not so much about being the best that faith; we learned the cate- Church or indeed a school. age young people as they develop able to discuss our religious and moral Tel. (01698 274944) as bringing out the best in others’ Email [email protected] chism and the traditional People can become shining on their faith journey. views in a fair environment.” prayers and the stories of the lights when they help others, The award celebrates the faith wit- Paul Jarvie: “Through the Caritas Award, Bible were opened up to us. when they treat people fairly ness which young people can give in particular the Gathering Points, I have The Church was next to the and when they support those within their local communities. While been allowed to not only reflect upon and school so we were familiar most in need. Our Catholic recognising that some young people are strengthen my own faith and beliefs, but I JOHN OGILVIE HIGH SCHOOL with the Liturgy and the visits schools do this in a myriad of already inspired by their faith to be have also been able to consider and appre- from priests and the presence ways, but the children need committed and active within their ciate the points of view of other people in St. Andrew’s Academy of religious (Notre Dame Sis- encouragement to continue homes, schools, parishes and dioceses, greater detail. In the parish community I Paisley Farm Road Burnbank, ters in Primary and Marist what they have learned outside it invites others to respond to God’s call have been volunteering in a youth music Hamilton ML3 9LA Brothers in secondary) was a of the school. of love (Caritas) through serving oth- group, where we plan the Liturgy for a great blessing. That may mean practical ers. Inspired by the teaching of Pope termly youth Mass at the local church.” The Pupils, Staff and Parents of ‘Education is the most powerful But besides reflecting on our changes in family life which Benedict XVI, and dedicated to him, St. Andrew’s Academy are proud weapon you can use to change the own fond memories of Catholic will enrich all, and help young the CaritasAward is an initiative which These young people are a real, visible to celebrate our achievements world’ education, this week is one for people to live coherently... builds on his conviction that ‘the sign of the vital role that faith still plays (Nelson Mandela) looking forward, too.There small things like introducing a young, with their enthusiasm and ideal- in our schools. With the key stone of Come during this Education week. have been exciting develop- prayer at mealtimes, or before a ism can offer new hope to the world.’ dren, take part in activities and under- shine the light of Christ! It encourages faith firmly in place, our school has able “Preparing young Catholics to be JOHN OGILVIE HIGH SCHOOL ments in Catholic education in journey; making an effort to This award enables young people to use stand faith more. I’ve also enjoyed the people to help others. I feel that my to form results driven partnerships with Follow supporting Catholic education our country in recent years, not reach out to the poor and disad- their faith learning as a starting point activities I have taken part in within involvement this year has helped to build local parishes; partnerships that encour- Me the active citizens of tomorrow.” least of which is the establish- vantaged we meet every day for further faith reflection, and leads school, these had an impact on myself my confidence through helping others, age participation and belonging for our ment of the St Andrew’s Foun- and allowing the children to them to actions which show their faith and others because most of them were to and meeting new people.” young people. dation for Teacher Education at see that we care because Jesus witness.Asimiliar scheme is now being raise money for our school charities. Joanna Blundell: “Doing Caritas this year The example of our senior pupils can Glasgow University, now under cares; saying a decade of the trialled in primary schools. These events are helping others all has been a very worthwhile and inspiring now be followed by our primary six ST. ANDREW’S HIGH SCHOOL, the leadership of Dr Leonardo Rosary and not being afraid to St John’s Academy in Perth was around the world, and allowing us to experience that has taught me a lot about pupils who, as part of an all through ST. ANDREW’S & ST. BRIDE’S Franchi. This foundation will the Light of Faith and draws let the children see adult faith among the first schools in Scotland to have fun while taking part! Overall, the myself and my faith. Coming together as school, we feel are perfect candidates to HIGH SCHOOL COATBRIDGE become a great resource for heavily from the teachings of in action... all of these little invite senior pupils to take part in the Caritas Award has helped me to feel a class and reflecting with thoughtful pilot the new ‘Pope Francis Faith Award,’ Old Monkland Road research and development in our Holy Father Francis in his things can make a big impres- Pope Benedict XVI Caritas Award. We more confident working with people. It ‘Gathering Points’gave us an opportunity which is designed to bring a spirit of lov- Coatbridge, ML5 5EA our educational efforts, living encyclical letter Lumen Fidei sion. are now in our third year of involve- has been thought provoking at times and to learn about the words of God and also ing service to their age group. St John’s Tel: 01236 757657 out the Church’s mission to be and his Apostolic Exhortation, During the Catholic Educa- ment in Caritas. The experiences of our has opened my eyes more to faith.” to just relax and take a break from the Academy in Perth has no shortage of Mater et Magistra—mother and Evangelii Gaudium. Both docu- tion Week, we can all do that young people have brought inspiration Steven Laurie: “Caritas has been a great stressful demands of senior school life.” young people who aren’t afraid to stand teacher. ments, though different in style little bit more to ‘shine the to the school community. Here are a experience! It encourages people to help James Bernardini: “During the Caritas out, speak up and shine the light of Christ. Catholic Education Week, and tone, speak powerfully of light of faith’in our lives. In few of their thoughts: others no matter what the circumstances Award I had many good experiences. The Head Teacher : Mr Douglas Cosgrove which is about to begin, is the Christian experience as doing so, not only do we Jennifer McLaughlin: “I have enjoyed the are… it has given me a great opportunity main experience I have enjoyed was the I Frank McGuire religious education teacher, St John's Academy, Perth, Platthorn Drive, East Kilbride, G74 1NL about celebrating all of this, being one of encounter—real respond positively to our own Caritas Award a lot so far. The Faith Wit- to reflect on my life and faith.” SCIAF charities in which I hope I inspired Tel No: 01355 574 110 supporting it and planning for personal encounter with Jesus vocation, we become lights for ness activities within the parish are good Laura Hutchison: “Caritas is a great expe- the lower years to do the same when they wrote on behalf of CHAS president Lord, Direct Us the future. Christ, resulting in a new joy our young people, our hope for fun because I get to work with the chil- rience and is inspirational as it helps us to are in S6. During the Gathering Points I Audrey May Supporting Catholic Education Week This year’s theme is: Shining for living and a new desire to the future.

St. Columba’s Family of Schools

St Aloysius’ College St Mungo’s Academy www.turnbull.e-dunbarton.sch.uk Supporting Catholic Education in Scotland

St Aidanʼs High School, Wishaw Dear young people, listen closely to the words of the Lord, that they may be for you “spirit and One Community of Faith and Learning NURTURING THE YOUNG IN THEIR Bringing Out the Best In life” (Jn 6:63), roots which nourish Supporting Catholic Education in West Fife FAITH FOR 50 YEARS! Catholic Education your being, a rule of life which likens us - poor in spirit, thirsting for For Over 150 Years ST MARGARET MARY’S justice, merciful, pure in heart, SECONDARY SCHOOL Headteacher - Tony Rooney “By the praising of Thy name and the lovers of peace - to the person of A School in the Heart of the Community StGourock Columba’s High School The values of our school are - RESPECT, AMBITION, preaching of Thy word.” St Mungo Christ. RESPONSIBILITY and SERVICE. We - Benedict XVI Head Teacher: Mr B Brady • Show respect for every human person who is a child of God Crownpoint Road World Youth Day, Madrid, made in His image and likeness. 9 Birgidale Rd, Castlemilk • Show ambition to follow the example of Christ and to use our Glasgow August 2011 GLASGOW G45 9NJ God given talents to the full. Tel No: 0141-582-0250 G40 2RA Fax No: 0141-582-0251 • Accept responsibility for our own actions and decisions, and “Improvement in living and www.staloysius.org Tel: 0141 582 0260 for the welfare of others. learning to the greater glory of 45 Hill St, Glasgow G3 6RJ Email: [email protected] God and the common good” Tel: 0141 332 3190 Email: [email protected] Website: www.st-margaretmarys-sec.glasgow.sch.uk/ • Provide service to others in our school, our community and St Ignatius Loyola Company Ltd by Guaranteewww.staloysius.org No. SC405951 Registered Charity No. SCO42545 through-out the world. A community of faith engaged in learning Only The Best Will Do

St Peter the Apostle High School ST. JOHN’S RC HIGH SCHOOL St. Luke’s HEAD TEACHER ST. MUNGO’S Proudly supporting the aims PATRICIA SCOTT ST. MAURICE’S and objectives of Harefield Road, DUNDEE DD3 6EY HIGH SCHOOL Catholic Education Week High School St Thomas Aquinas RC SecondarySchool Merchiston Avenue, FALKIRK FK2 7JT “Christ at the heart of the school; 112 Mitre Road HeadHIGH Teacher: SCHOOLMrs Patricia Alexander SPRINGFIELD ROAD Tel. (01324) 614614 - Fax. (01324) 614610 the school at the heart of the BARRHEAD, EAST RENFREWSHIRE Glasgow, G14 9PP Email: [email protected] Kirkoswald Drive St. Luke’s High School will continue to invest in Catholic T 0141-582-0280 Rector: Mr Stephen Phee WESTFIELD, CUMBERNAULD G68 9AG Clydebank community” Education bypromoting experiences and activities which develop F 0141-582-0281 Tel. (01236) 794845 G81 2DB the spiritual, moral, social, emotional and intellectual wellbeing [email protected] Staff, pupils and parents of St. Mungo’s High School of all students as theyprepare for adult life. Through regular ʻact justly,love mercyand walk humblywith yourGod.ʼ We are your soldiers ‘Ad Coelos’ continue to give our full support to Education Sunday Telephone (0141) 533 3100 Headteacher: Mrs Fiona McLagan prayer and worship we will continue to foster the distinctive Andrew McSorley but are servants of the true God. Headteacher: Ms Linda Booth Catholic ethos of the school. Headteacher LET CHRIST SHINE THROUGH US THROUGHOUT THE YEAR St. Maurice to Emperor Maximian WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 12 CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FEBRUARY 21 2014 FEBRUARY 21 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 13

Continuing to Celebrate Catholic Shining a Light on Faith draws heavily Education and praying for the St. Ambrose High School canonisation of our patron, from the writing and teaching of Francis The Caritas Award inspires the entire community 65 TOWNHEAD ROAD Blessed John Henry Newman COATBRIDGE ML5 2HT Head Teacher: CARDINAL NEWMAN By Frank McGuire have been able to talk about my faith with I Continued from page 1 Mrs Ellen Douglas BSc (Hons) HIGH SCHOOL carry that great light of faith to other members of my class.” the peripheries of society. THE Pope Benedict XVI Caritas Connor Leslie: “I am not taking part in the BELLSHILL it gave us the vocabulary and “Shining the light of faith” Award was introduced by the Bish- Caritas Award myself; however through The Newman Cross structure we needed to develop doesn’t only happen inside a ops of Scotland in 2011 to encour- the Gathering Points we have all been ‘Not so much about being the best that faith; we learned the cate- Church or indeed a school. age young people as they develop able to discuss our religious and moral Tel. (01698 274944) as bringing out the best in others’ Email [email protected] chism and the traditional People can become shining on their faith journey. views in a fair environment.” prayers and the stories of the lights when they help others, The award celebrates the faith wit- Paul Jarvie: “Through the Caritas Award, Bible were opened up to us. when they treat people fairly ness which young people can give in particular the Gathering Points, I have The Church was next to the and when they support those within their local communities. While been allowed to not only reflect upon and school so we were familiar most in need. Our Catholic recognising that some young people are strengthen my own faith and beliefs, but I JOHN OGILVIE HIGH SCHOOL with the Liturgy and the visits schools do this in a myriad of already inspired by their faith to be have also been able to consider and appre- from priests and the presence ways, but the children need committed and active within their ciate the points of view of other people in St. Andrew’s Academy of religious (Notre Dame Sis- encouragement to continue homes, schools, parishes and dioceses, greater detail. In the parish community I Paisley Farm Road Burnbank, ters in Primary and Marist what they have learned outside it invites others to respond to God’s call have been volunteering in a youth music Hamilton ML3 9LA Brothers in secondary) was a of the school. of love (Caritas) through serving oth- group, where we plan the Liturgy for a great blessing. That may mean practical ers. Inspired by the teaching of Pope termly youth Mass at the local church.” The Pupils, Staff and Parents of ‘Education is the most powerful But besides reflecting on our changes in family life which Benedict XVI, and dedicated to him, St. Andrew’s Academy are proud weapon you can use to change the own fond memories of Catholic will enrich all, and help young the CaritasAward is an initiative which These young people are a real, visible to celebrate our achievements world’ education, this week is one for people to live coherently... builds on his conviction that ‘the sign of the vital role that faith still plays (Nelson Mandela) looking forward, too.There small things like introducing a young, with their enthusiasm and ideal- in our schools. With the key stone of Come during this Education week. have been exciting develop- prayer at mealtimes, or before a ism can offer new hope to the world.’ dren, take part in activities and under- shine the light of Christ! It encourages faith firmly in place, our school has able “Preparing young Catholics to be JOHN OGILVIE HIGH SCHOOL ments in Catholic education in journey; making an effort to This award enables young people to use stand faith more. I’ve also enjoyed the people to help others. I feel that my to form results driven partnerships with Follow supporting Catholic education our country in recent years, not reach out to the poor and disad- their faith learning as a starting point activities I have taken part in within involvement this year has helped to build local parishes; partnerships that encour- Me the active citizens of tomorrow.” least of which is the establish- vantaged we meet every day for further faith reflection, and leads school, these had an impact on myself my confidence through helping others, age participation and belonging for our ment of the St Andrew’s Foun- and allowing the children to them to actions which show their faith and others because most of them were to and meeting new people.” young people. dation for Teacher Education at see that we care because Jesus witness.Asimiliar scheme is now being raise money for our school charities. Joanna Blundell: “Doing Caritas this year The example of our senior pupils can Glasgow University, now under cares; saying a decade of the trialled in primary schools. These events are helping others all has been a very worthwhile and inspiring now be followed by our primary six ST. ANDREW’S HIGH SCHOOL, the leadership of Dr Leonardo Rosary and not being afraid to St John’s Academy in Perth was around the world, and allowing us to experience that has taught me a lot about pupils who, as part of an all through ST. ANDREW’S & ST. BRIDE’S Franchi. This foundation will the Light of Faith and draws let the children see adult faith among the first schools in Scotland to have fun while taking part! Overall, the myself and my faith. Coming together as school, we feel are perfect candidates to HIGH SCHOOL COATBRIDGE become a great resource for heavily from the teachings of in action... all of these little invite senior pupils to take part in the Caritas Award has helped me to feel a class and reflecting with thoughtful pilot the new ‘Pope Francis Faith Award,’ Old Monkland Road research and development in our Holy Father Francis in his things can make a big impres- Pope Benedict XVI Caritas Award. We more confident working with people. It ‘Gathering Points’gave us an opportunity which is designed to bring a spirit of lov- Coatbridge, ML5 5EA our educational efforts, living encyclical letter Lumen Fidei sion. are now in our third year of involve- has been thought provoking at times and to learn about the words of God and also ing service to their age group. St John’s Tel: 01236 757657 out the Church’s mission to be and his Apostolic Exhortation, During the Catholic Educa- ment in Caritas. The experiences of our has opened my eyes more to faith.” to just relax and take a break from the Academy in Perth has no shortage of Mater et Magistra—mother and Evangelii Gaudium. Both docu- tion Week, we can all do that young people have brought inspiration Steven Laurie: “Caritas has been a great stressful demands of senior school life.” young people who aren’t afraid to stand teacher. ments, though different in style little bit more to ‘shine the to the school community. Here are a experience! It encourages people to help James Bernardini: “During the Caritas out, speak up and shine the light of Christ. Catholic Education Week, and tone, speak powerfully of light of faith’in our lives. In few of their thoughts: others no matter what the circumstances Award I had many good experiences. The Head Teacher : Mr Douglas Cosgrove which is about to begin, is the Christian experience as doing so, not only do we Jennifer McLaughlin: “I have enjoyed the are… it has given me a great opportunity main experience I have enjoyed was the I Frank McGuire religious education teacher, St John's Academy, Perth, Platthorn Drive, East Kilbride, G74 1NL about celebrating all of this, being one of encounter—real respond positively to our own Caritas Award a lot so far. The Faith Wit- to reflect on my life and faith.” SCIAF charities in which I hope I inspired Tel No: 01355 574 110 supporting it and planning for personal encounter with Jesus vocation, we become lights for ness activities within the parish are good Laura Hutchison: “Caritas is a great expe- the lower years to do the same when they wrote on behalf of CHAS president Lord, Direct Us the future. Christ, resulting in a new joy our young people, our hope for fun because I get to work with the chil- rience and is inspirational as it helps us to are in S6. During the Gathering Points I Audrey May Supporting Catholic Education Week This year’s theme is: Shining for living and a new desire to the future.

St. Columba’s Family of Schools

St Aloysius’ College St Mungo’s Academy www.turnbull.e-dunbarton.sch.uk Supporting Catholic Education in Scotland

St Aidanʼs High School, Wishaw Dear young people, listen closely to the words of the Lord, that they may be for you “spirit and One Community of Faith and Learning NURTURING THE YOUNG IN THEIR Bringing Out the Best In life” (Jn 6:63), roots which nourish Supporting Catholic Education in West Fife FAITH FOR 50 YEARS! Catholic Education your being, a rule of life which likens us - poor in spirit, thirsting for For Over 150 Years ST MARGARET MARY’S justice, merciful, pure in heart, SECONDARY SCHOOL Headteacher - Tony Rooney “By the praising of Thy name and the lovers of peace - to the person of A School in the Heart of the Community StGourock Columba’s High School The values of our school are - RESPECT, AMBITION, preaching of Thy word.” St Mungo Christ. RESPONSIBILITY and SERVICE. We - Benedict XVI Head Teacher: Mr B Brady • Show respect for every human person who is a child of God Crownpoint Road World Youth Day, Madrid, made in His image and likeness. 9 Birgidale Rd, Castlemilk • Show ambition to follow the example of Christ and to use our Glasgow August 2011 GLASGOW G45 9NJ God given talents to the full. Tel No: 0141-582-0250 G40 2RA Fax No: 0141-582-0251 • Accept responsibility for our own actions and decisions, and “Improvement in living and www.staloysius.org Tel: 0141 582 0260 for the welfare of others. learning to the greater glory of 45 Hill St, Glasgow G3 6RJ Email: [email protected] God and the common good” Tel: 0141 332 3190 Email: [email protected] Website: www.st-margaretmarys-sec.glasgow.sch.uk/ • Provide service to others in our school, our community and St Ignatius Loyola Company Ltd by Guaranteewww.staloysius.org No. SC405951 Registered Charity No. SCO42545 through-out the world. A community of faith engaged in learning Only The Best Will Do

St Peter the Apostle High School ST. JOHN’S RC HIGH SCHOOL St. Luke’s HEAD TEACHER ST. MUNGO’S Proudly supporting the aims PATRICIA SCOTT ST. MAURICE’S and objectives of Harefield Road, DUNDEE DD3 6EY HIGH SCHOOL Catholic Education Week High School St Thomas Aquinas RC SecondarySchool Merchiston Avenue, FALKIRK FK2 7JT “Christ at the heart of the school; 112 Mitre Road HeadHIGH Teacher: SCHOOLMrs Patricia Alexander SPRINGFIELD ROAD Tel. (01324) 614614 - Fax. (01324) 614610 the school at the heart of the BARRHEAD, EAST RENFREWSHIRE Glasgow, G14 9PP Email: [email protected] Kirkoswald Drive St. Luke’s High School will continue to invest in Catholic T 0141-582-0280 Rector: Mr Stephen Phee WESTFIELD, CUMBERNAULD G68 9AG Clydebank community” Education bypromoting experiences and activities which develop F 0141-582-0281 Tel. (01236) 794845 G81 2DB the spiritual, moral, social, emotional and intellectual wellbeing [email protected] Staff, pupils and parents of St. Mungo’s High School of all students as theyprepare for adult life. Through regular ʻact justly,love mercyand walk humblywith yourGod.ʼ We are your soldiers ‘Ad Coelos’ continue to give our full support to Education Sunday Telephone (0141) 533 3100 Headteacher: Mrs Fiona McLagan prayer and worship we will continue to foster the distinctive Andrew McSorley but are servants of the true God. Headteacher: Ms Linda Booth Catholic ethos of the school. Headteacher LET CHRIST SHINE THROUGH US THROUGHOUT THE YEAR St. Maurice to Emperor Maximian WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 14 CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21 2014 Lourdes Secondary School Encouraging Excellence www.lourdessecondary.co.uk Lourdes Secondary is an inclusive community of faith and learning, rich in our diversity and offering a climate of high expectations and aspirations for all. Our young people are encouraged to aspire to the ideal of love of God, and love of neighbour, so that they may enrich their community through their gifts and talents.

TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL Headteacher: Mr P. Bollen

“Young people feel safe and cared for in a school which has a strong Catholic identy and purpose.” “The school’s curriculum is based on a strong Catholic ethos and Gospel Values” GLENSIDE DRIVE RUTHERGLEN G73 3LW TEL: 0141 646 3650 EMAIL: offi[email protected] Home, School and Church - Stronger Together

Making Independent Education Affordable Cardinal Winning Lecture 2014 Come along to our Information Evening where you can fi nd out more about: Once a Catholic? The impact of changes • Customised education plans • Full and partial bursaries in Catholic identity and in Catholic schools • Small class sizes in a small school • Fernhill’s innovative payment plans • The many other benefi ts a Catholic education at Fernhill School has to offer Date: March1, 9.45 am Location: Sir Charles Wilson Building, University of Glasgow, Exclusive Notre Dame scholarships for 2014 S1 intake. 1 University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ Speaker: Professor Tony Finn CBE INFORMATION EVENING Thu 27th Feb 2014 To register, please send an email to: When & Christ the King Church Hall [email protected] 220 Carmunnock Road Where Glasgow G44 5AP at 7.00-8.00pm

Call us now on: Or visit us at: www.fernhillschool.co.uk 0141 634 2674 Fernbrae Avenue, Burnside, Glasgow G73 4SG FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER STRONG IN FAITH 15

A weekly discussion chaired strong in faith by young Catholics DISCUSSION: When going to Mass, should we identify with one particular parish or attend wherever is most convenient?

CHRISTINEGLEN: In our busy lives it can be hard to attend con- sistently one parish, depending on when we finish work at night or on our family commitments. But it is also dependant on the person. Some people like to ‘belong’ to a parish: it’s part of New award for Scottish primary their identity, their extended fam- ily of faith. Others prefer attending a school pupils launches this week church because they want time away to reflect on the week and By Barbara Coupar secondary school Caritas Award where pupils not to have to enter into discus- On the other, people are much We have another church with a come together to learn and to share at significant sions with other people, or they more mobile than in the past, later one. I do prefer to go to the DURING Catholic Education Week 2014, 1400 points called ‘Gathering Points.’ At these times like certain elements of a church which can be good, but some- same church as you feel more primary six pupils from across all eight dioceses in pupils will listen to Scripture passages that talk and feel connected with the times modern society makes it like a family and you build a rela- Scotland will begin their journey on the new Pope about the Gifts and, after considering what these liturgy through its readers or difficult to put down roots. tionship with the priest. Francis Faith Award. words mean for living as a Disciple today, pupils music or the way the priest pre- Another major consideration is The Faith Award helps schools, parishes and will be asked to complete faith actions which sides over the Mass. that the relatively small number of GORDONGALLACHER: With the families focus on how we can learn about and put show each Gift in a practical way in their homes Whatever church makes you practising young Catholics in evolution of working practices into practice the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. It begins and schools and parishes. feel welcome into that commu- Scotland is widely dispersed. This now more 24:7 there’s a need to with an enrolment prayer service for pupils, their Across Primary 6 and 7 pupils will also keep a nity even if it is only for that one creates a number of problems, and be a more nomadic Catholic. families and the parish communities and continues journal of their experience, reflecting upon how hour, is the church for you, and there can come a point when we However, [I] still have a favourite with opportunities for prayer, reflection and their actions have had a positive impact on their this might be more than one simply have to seek out places parish. St Mirin’s Cathedral, action. faith life and on being an active member of their parish! where orthodoxy flourishes, for Paisley (above). Inspired by Pope Francis’ call—to be able to faith community. the good of our own souls. say that: “Today at school, at home, at work, Using all that they have learned, pupils will GERALD BONNER: This is a diffi- I Have your say on this and guided by God, I showed a sign of love towards then summarise their experience in their Primary cult issue these days. On the one STUART IRVINE: My family and I upcoming topics at one of my friends, my parents, an older person” 7 profile which will go with them to their second- hand, there is a need to support do attend the same church unless http://www.facebook. (Pope Francis April 2013)—pupils will be chal- ary school. local parishes if they are to thrive. we can’t make the early Mass. com/scostronginfaith lenged to deepen their knowledge and under- Throughout the award, schools, families and standing of the tools for discipleship that we parishes can support and encourage the young receive from the Holy Spirit. people by inviting the young people to participate Using the idea of ‘exploring’ faith, pupils will in activities, sharing their own experience of faith investigate each of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in and praying for them as they try to put the Gifts of turn. As they examine each of the seven Gifts the the Spirit into action. Parish links can help build Faith pupils will begin to learn more about how each one strengthens our faith and helps us to develop I Barbara Coupar of SCES is an adviser in By Aidan Michael Cook a personal relationship with God. religious education who also works on behalf The FaithAward mirrors the learning within the of Motherwell Diocese THERE are a lot of different factors to take into account. Everyone’s situation is dif- helps us be confident to say ferent, and none is ideal. Learning about the meaning we are Jesus’ disciples. A The system of dioceses and of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit person with courage has the parishes is organised geo- strength to stand up for what graphically, and so it would The tools of discipleship is right, even it means being seem that it would make the REVERENCE unpopular. most sense for us to attend Reverence is the gift of the ‘Courage’ gives us strength Mass in the parish we live Holy Spirit that helps us to to walk out into the world and feel prepared. in. Indeed, in terms of Bap- have a deep sense of respect tism, Marriage and many for God and the Church. WONDER AND AWE other situations, it is Without Reverence we can’t Wonder and Awe is the gift of expected that we will have a Taking an active role in your parish is have knowledge. It teaches the Holy Spirit that helps us relationship with our geo- tian life is about more than sim- a commitment to your Faith and your us to treat our fragile world gently, including become aware of the glory graphic ‘home’ parish and ply attending Mass, and so it is parish community our friends and family. ‘Reverence’ helps us and majesty of God. Wonder priest. good if we attend our local to pray with trust and respect and to see God and awe is the beginning of This system emerged, how- parish so that the community in everything around us. Wisdom because it helps us ever, in an age when travel was aspect can extend into our daily found in the Liturgy and other see that God is the Father Almighty, Creator much more limited and many lives. But with the drop in Mass aspects of parish life. To take KNOWLEDGE of Heaven and Earth. people never even strayed attendance (and other factors the example of Liturgical music Knowledge is the gift that much beyond the place of their too), parish life has taken a beat- that we discussed recently, if it helps us to know ourselves, WISDOM psalm 119:130 birth. The parish priest would ing. In some parishes, there sim- becomes simply a matter of God and the world around us. Wisdom is the gift of the know not only you but also ply isn’t the same level of taste then it should be of no It is about more than just Holy Spirit that helps us to many generations of your fam- community anymore. surprise that people want to facts. ‘Knowledge’ is our love God and spiritual things ily, and you would all attend Young people feel this in find something to their liking. map to know where our faith more than material things. It the same parish. particular when, as is all too Of course, this extends far is leading us and what our Church is about. shines a light on God’s plan The world is much more frequent, there is no one else beyond music. in our lives and in the world. mobile than it used to be, and our age at Mass or parish Perhaps in many cases some- UNDERSTANDING ‘Wisdom’ helps us to say: “I understand how there no longer exists the same events. The sense of isolation thing else is also at play. Is the Understanding helps us to to love.’” sense of community. With peo- that this can bring often negates reason we are unable to commit have an insight into what ple moving around so much, the benefit of always attending to a parish often not simply that God is asking us to do and RIGHT JUDGEMENT many of us do not even know our local parish. So we fre- we are too busy on Sundays, how we should live our lives. With the gift of Right our neighbours. But just quently find ourselves torn and do not make prayer and With Understanding, being a Judgement, we know the because this is true of the secu- between loyalty to our local worship our priority? disciple of Jesus is always difference between right and lar world does not mean that it parish, and the obvious benefits We make other commit- refreshing and life giving to ourselves and wrong, and we choose to do should be true of the parish. of seeking out other young ments and then fit Mass in others. ‘Understanding’ is letting the Word of what is right. A person with Although we are of course Catholics. Larger, more vibrant around them. So while there God have room in our lives. Right Judgment avoids sin with our brothers and sisters no parishes might help solve this are a number of good reasons and lives their life in the way taught by Jesus. matter which parish we are in, problem simply by bringing why it may not be possible or COURAGE a true Christian community can more young people together in beneficial to attend Mass in our Courage is the gift of the Holy Spirit that SUPPLIED BY OF SCES often be helped by a deeper the local parish setting. local parish, we should be care- relationship than this passing Another factor is the differ- ful not to use them simply as an acquaintance allows. As Chris- ences between parishes that are excuse to do what we like. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 16 REFLECTION SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21 2014 EWTN PROGRAMMES

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SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 SJ from the Lauriston Jesuit Centre reflect on the power of song Leviticus 19:1-2,17-18. Response: The Sing to the Lord a new song (Psalm 149.1) well as the Celtic Roots Mass where the com- Lord is compassion and love. 1 Corinthians A SPIRITUAL bined choirs sang wonderfully accompanied 3:16-23 Matthew 5:38-48. IVING in Scotland has many by traditional musicians. I was struck at the advantages and one of them is the REFLECTION concert given by Cherish the Ladies how ease with which we can enjoy they were able to do the music together and MONDAY music of all kinds. In my parents’ then allow different members of the group to James 3:13-18. Response: The precepts time choirs abounded and the find their own expressive voice within the kind of choir competitions we see on televi- tune. I was struck by the way that they were of the Lord gladden the heart. Mark 9:14-29. sion were happening all over the place able to welcome back former members to Lbefore that invention dominated our lives. sing or play, and to invite other people they TUESDAY When I was at primary school, I remember had never played with before to become part James 4:1-10. Response: Entrust your that there was some crisis with the choir in of the song, and to integrate the physical our parish and the parish priest invited my expression of the step dancers. There may be cares to the Lord and He will support you. father to be choirmaster. I never knew what a parable there for us as church to find a way Mark 9:30-37 happened but my father resigned after a and give it a shape in sound. The shape is in which the collective energy of the group month. Years later when I helped out in a suggested by the composer, and the shaping makes space for individuals to express them- parish in Nashville, the parish priest—a of the sound allows me to explore emotions selves in word, song and gesture. WEDNESDAY good friend—said to me: “I hate musicians that I might not dare to explore by myself. James 4:13-17. Response: Happy are the and that includes you!” The fact that we ather the power that is the breath in poor in spirit; theirs is the Kingdom of were in Music City in the US had nothing to f we are singing words taken from or sug- you, and give it shape in sound. The do with it. It may be something structural gested by the Bible, we may touch a phrase that I used earlier is an allusion Heaven. Mark 9:38-40. about parish priests and choirmasters. dimension that we don’t quite get to if we toG the creativity of the spirit, the divine breath I wasn’t really a musician, I was a failed Iare reading the Bible in our head. In many that shapes ourselves and our world. There pianist—didn’t practise, preferred to play ways the song book of the Jerusalem Tem- are many definitions of prayer, and one I like THURSDAY football—and a mediocre guitarist. But I was ple, the Psalms, puts into words for us a is that prayer is listening for the breath of James 5:1-6. Response: Happy are the lucky enough to have been in church choirs range of emotions as we stand before God. God as it accompanies our own breath. poor in spirit; theirs is the Kingdom of for most of my schooldays, so I could sing There are psalms of praise by an individual, I was lucky enough to sing for a few years Heaven. Mark 9:41-50. and be part of the collective sounding of psalms of praise by the community, individ- with a prolific Jesuit composer of songs, Fr praise to God that is a choir. I am lucky ual laments and community laments. There Tom McGuinness who works at the Ignatian enough now still to be able to play and sing are psalms which express anger at God’s Spirituality Centre in Glasgow. I learned in FRIDAY God’s praise with a music group at a late night apparent absence, psalms that express that experience how I had to listen to his James 5:9-12. Response: The Lord is Sunday Mass in our church in Edinburgh. thanksgiving for God’s nearness. The Psalms breathing and the rhythm of his silences for Lucky, because as the years go on, the fin- offer words for most of the emotions we us to be able to sing together. But his cre- compassion and love. Mark 10:1-12. gers are less nimble, and the voice may go have as we come before God. And the ative language of religious experience in any time soon. Lucky, because singing is psalms have been sung by individuals and song gave me a language in which to explore SATURDAY good for you. It is healthy and cheaper than groups down the ages. The depth of the emo- my own experience of God. Good music and James 5:13-20. Response: Let my prayer therapy. It is ecstatic, in the original sense tion gives us permission to express the same its creative language does that, it is ecstatic, of that word, that it takes me out of myself. emotion before God. it takes us out of ourselves and puts us in a come before you like incense, O Lord. In singing I have to move from the inside I was lucky enough to get to a couple of new place before God. Sing to the Lord a Mark 10:13-16. out, gather the power that is the breath in me, concerts in Glasgow’s Celtic Connections as new song. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER CHURCH NOTICES 17 CHURCH&PUBLICNOTICES EXPERTSERVICES

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DEATH MEMORIAM LAVERY MacDONALD McGARVEY MacINNES 39th Anniversary In loving memory of our dear In loving memory of my dear Cherished memories of Please pray for the repose of parents, our mother, Mary husband, William, loving Michael, a loving husband, CARROLL father, father-in-law and Peacefully at Kirkcudbright the soul of our dear uncle, MacDonald, who died father of George, Frances, grandfather, who died Cottage Hospital, on Arthur, who died February 18, February 20, 1968, and our Angela, Mary, Julie and February 18, 2013. Thursday, February 13, 2014, 1975, also his brother, James, father, Donald Joseph, who Andrew, who died suddenly on In our hearts you will always Mary Carroll (née Bradley) 3D our dear father, whose died February 17, 1987. R.I.P. February 25, 1976. stay, St. Mary Street, Kirkcudbright. birthday remembrance this is. Parting comes and hearts are “He lived for those he loved Quietly remembered every day. Beloved wife of the late Leo, May he rest in peace. broken, and those he loved Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for much loved mother of John, Inserted by the Lavery family, Loved ones gone with words remember.” him. mother-in-law of Marese, home and abroad. unspoken, Inserted by Mary and family. Loving wife Peterina and loving grandmother of Flowers will wither and suns Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for family. will set, John-Leo, Marita and Michael McALENEY him. and a great-grandmother of But the hearts that loved you 2nd Anniversary McLEOD will never forget. Fionntan. ALAND In loving memory of our dear 11th Anniversary Requiem Mass will take place Inserted by loving sons John McGOVERN 16th Anniversary aunty Sarah who died on In loving memory of our dear In loving memory of my at St Andrew & St Cuthbert’s In loving memory of Ronnie, February 27, 2012. Also our Angus and Neil Joseph. beloved son and our brother, Church, Kirkcudbright, on mother, Mary McGovern, who much loved son, brother and uncle Eddie, who died on James, who died February 22, Monday, February 24, at 11.30 died February 24, 1982, also uncle of the family, who died September 11, 1987. MacDONALD 2003. a.m. followed by interment at In loving memory of our dear our dear father, Felix, who February 24, 1998. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Fois shiorruidh thoir dha a’ St. Cuthbert’s Churchyard. mother and grandmother, died December 1, 1964. We do not need a special day them. Thighearna, All friends respectfully invited. Jessie, who died on February Inserted by the family. To bring you to our mind, Those we love live in our Agus solus nach dibir 23, 1955, also our father and The memories we have of you hearts forever. dearrsadh air. grandfather, Alexander, who McGRATH Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE Are the everlasting kind. Inserted by their loving family. died August 16, 1977, also Please pray for our dear him. their grandson, Alistair, who parents, Catherine, who died Inserted by his mother and the McALLISTER BOYD February 22, 1989, and Remembering today and died September 18, 2005, family. 1st Anniversary Daniel, who died October 29, every day our devoted aged 46 years. Please remember in your 1972. parents, our mother, Mary Fois shiorruidh thoir dhaibh a prayers, Jack, who died Thighearna, Lord Jesus, grant them eternal (Molly), who died February 25, February 20, 2013. Beloved Agus solus nach dibir 1981, and our father, John, rest. husband of the late Catherine dearrsadh orra. who died January 1, 1969; and a much loved father and Inserted by the family, West also our dearly loved brother, McHUGH grandfather. Gerinish, Inverlochy and Skye. Andrew Lynch, died May 24, In loving memory of my dear St Vincent de Paul, pray for 1995. mother, Isa, grandmother and him. MacDOUGALL Most Merciful Jesus, grant great-grandmother, died Blessed Frederick Ozanam, 10th Anniversary them eternal rest. February 25, 2012, and my TIERNEY pray for him. Precious memories of dear father, John, grandfather Remembering today and Inserted by their loving family. Inserted by his daughters Roderick Joseph, a very much and great-grandfather, died always our darling daughter Catherine, Rosemary, Anne loved father and gen, who May 17, 1990. and very dear sister, Monica, MacLEOD Maria, Frances Louise and died on February 16, 2004. In our hearts you are always 11th Anniversary died November 7, 1999, and R.I.P. their families. there, In loving memory of Seumas, whose 32nd birthday occurs A heart of gold stopped Loved and remembered in a devoted husband and dad, on February 17. beating, CLARKE every prayer. who died on February 22, 2003. A kiss blown up to the sky so Hard working hands at rest, blue, In loving memory of my par- Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Little Flower of Jesus, pray for God broke our heart to prove him, Catch it, Monica, it’s just for ents, Patrick and Mary. Also grant them eternal rest. to us, Clare, Theresa, Mairi, you. my beloved twin sister, Bridie Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for He only takes the best. Michelle, Jamie and Lachie. Mum, Dad and all the family. and brother Hugh. Our Lady, Star of the Sea, them. Also remembering Archie Jesus, we trust in You. All loved and never forgotten. pray for him. Inserted by their son Thomas. MacNeil, Leanish. St Patrick, pray for them. Your loving daughter Mary Alice. RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM McAVOY Margaret and Andrew MacINTYRE MacNEIL Treasured memories of Roderick. 18th Anniversary 11th Anniversary CONNER Agnes, dear mum, mother-in- In loving memory of my father In loving memory of a dearly 23rd Anniversary law, gran and great-gran, who MacDOUGALL and grandfather, Angus John, missed brother, Archie Joseph MacNeil, Leanish, Isle of In loving memory of my died on February 24, 1993. In loving memory of my dear who died February 22, 1996, Barra, who died February 22, beloved husband, Alex, father Never more than a thought sister, Mairi, who died on and also my loving mum and and pappa, died February 22, March 5, 1976, aged six grandmother, Peggy, who died 2003. away. In our hearts you are always 1991. years. October 19, 2006. Till we meet again. there, Deep in our hearts a memory Beautiful memories treasured Forever in our thoughts and Inserted by Anne, David and Loved and remembered in is kept, family. ever, prayers. every prayer. Of one we loved and will Loving you always, forgetting Our Lady, Star of the Sea, May he rest in peace. never forget. you never. pray for them. Our Lady Star of the Sea, pray Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Inserted by her loving sister Inserted by their loving for him. him. Mary Margaret. daughter and family. Inserted by his family at home O’HANLON Inserted by wife Margaret and and away. Please pray for the repose of MacDOUGALL the soul of Very Reverend family. MacINTYRE 14th Anniversary James Canon O’Hanlon, 10th Anniversary of my MacNEIL Treasured memories of my In loving memory of my retired Parish Priest, Raploch, GIBSON beloved wife Jessie, who dear grand-aunt, Dolina, who nephew, Archie, who died who died February 26, 1986. 6th Anniversary sadly died on February 19, February 22, 2003, and also Our Lady of Lourdes and St Please pray for the repose of died February 14, 2000. Also 2004. in loving memory of my dear remembering his mother and Margaret, pray for him. the souls of Betty (nėe Midnight stars are shining, uncle, Alexander, who died father, Eoin and Peggie. Always remembered by his Livingstone) who died On a grave not far away, January 14, 1988. R.I.P. May they rest in peace. family. February 20, 2008, and her Where I laid my loving wife McAVOY Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Our Lady of the Waves, pray beloved husband, Joe, who Jessie, Precious memories of my them. for them. died February 24, 2008. mum and best friend, Agnes, Mary Margaret and Andrew Ten years ago today. Sadly missed by their loving who died February 24, 1993. Roderick. It broke my heart to lose you, MacPHEE To place an family. To all those who have a But you did not go alone, In loving memory of my dear Requiescant in Pace. mother, For part of me went with you, wife, mother and grandmother, McELROY Mary Agnes, who died Cherish her with care, The day God called you 26th Anniversary February 22, 2002. R.I.P. intimation IRONS Because you never know her home. In loving memory of our dear Always in our thoughts and 7th Anniversary Your love is always with me, value, father, Joe, who died February prayers. In loving memory of Henry, Call: 0141 Till you see her vacant chair. 22, 1988, and our mother, Your place no-one can fill, Sadly missed by all. (Sammy), died on February Loved and missed more than Mary, died July 28, 1947. In life I loved you dearly, Remembered with love. 241 6106 26, 2007. words can say. May they rest in peace. In death I love you still. Our Lady of the Isles, pray for St Martin de Porres, pray for Inserted by daughter, Patricia, Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray St Pio, pray for her. her. him. and grandson Paul. for them. Inserted by your ever loving Inserted by her devoted hus- From mother and family. Till we meet again. Rena and Maureen. husband John. band Angus and all the family. FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19 FAMILYANNOUNCEMENTS

MacPHERSON O’NEILL PRAYER TO THE BLESSED intercession of Mary, your fidence in Thy all powerful and 20th Anniversary 17th Anniversary VIRGIN most Holy Mother. I ask the never failing intercession, In loving memory of our dear In loving memory of our dear O Most Beautiful Flower of Father in your name that my manifested so often through mother and gran, Chrissie, mother, Mary (Mamie), who Mount Carmel, fruitful in the prayer be granted (make the Miraculous Medal, we, Thy who passed away on died February 23, 1997. R.I.P. splendour of Heaven, Blessed request). O Jesus who said loving and trustful children, February 22, 1994. R.I.P. May your love shine through Mother of the Son of God, ‘Heaven and Earth shall pass implore Thee to obtain for us Quietly today your memory we us always, Mum. Immaculate Virgin, assist me away but my words will not the graces and favours we ask treasure, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for in this my necessity. O Star of pass away’ through the inter- during this novena, if they be Missing you always, forgetting her. the Sea, help me and show cession of Mary your most beneficial to our immortal you never. me herein You are my Mother. Holy Mother, I feel confident souls, and the souls for whom Our Lady of the Isles, pray for REILLY O Holy Mary, Mother of God, that my prayer be granted we pray (mention your peti- her. In loving memory of Agnes Queen of Heaven and Earth, I (make request). Publication tions). Obtain for us, Mary, a Inserted by Margaret, Reilly (née Lindsay) who died WINN humbly beseech You from the promised. Say hourly for nine deep hatred of sin and the Raymond and family. February 25, 2008. 2nd Anniversary bottom of my heart to succour hours. One day only. – B.P. purity of heart which will They say there is a reason, In loving memory of our dear me in my necessity. There are attach us to God alone, so MacPHERSON They say that time will heal, mother Betty Winn (née Kelly) none that can withstand Your DEAR HEART OF JESUS that our every thought, word 20th Anniversary But neither time nor reason, who died on February 22, power. O show me herein You Dear Heart of Jesus in the and deed may tend to His In loving memory of our dear Can change the way we feel, 2012. Beloved wife of Frank are my mother. O Mary, con- past I have asked you for greater glory. Obtain for us mother and grandmother, No one knows the heartache, who died on February 1, 1986. ceived without sin, pray for us many favours, this time I ask also a spirit of prayer and self Chrissie, who died February That lies behind our smiles, May they rest in peace. who have recourse to Thee you for this special one (men- denial so that we may recover, (three times). Holy Mary, I tion favour), take it Dear Heart 22, 1994. No one knows how many Inserted by Veronica, Francis, by penance, what we have times place this cause in your hands of Jesus, and place it within When thoughts go back as Elizabeth and grandchildren lost by sin and at length attain they often do, We’ve broken down and cried, Ellie, William, Alfie & Toby. (three times). O thank you for Your broken heart where your to that Blessed abode where We treasure the memories we If our love could have saved your mercy to me and mine. Father sees it, then in his mer- Thou art the Queen of Angels have of you. you, Amen. Say for three days; ciful eyes it will become Your and of Men. Amen. O Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for You never would have died. THANKSGIVING publication promised. – favour, not mine. Amen. Say conceived without sin, pray for her. Time passes, memories stay, J.McN. for three days, publication us who have recourse to Inserted by Archie, Mary Loved and remembered every PLEASE ASK Our Divine promised. – H. K. Thee. 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offer a range of miradouros vantage points to view The magnificent Church of Sao Domingos in Lisbon is a fine example of a historic building that renews itself this charming, but gritty city. It is said that Lisbon daily in the lives of the people and marries the old with is a city that does urban decay like no other. Brim- the new in the city ming with crumbling, abandoned buildings it renews itself daily in the lives of its people. By Mary The Church of Sao Domingos is a fine example of this. Rebuilt after the earthquake of 1755, it was cultural heritage’ by UNESCO. Intangible cultural McGinty partially destroyed by fire in 1950. It went under heritage, according to UNESCO, is transmitted reconstruction—which was only completed in from generation to generation. Recreated in com- HERE is a memorable comic line recent years—but its interior with its burnt and munities in response to their environment, their uttered by Mr Bennett in Pride and scarred pillars bear the traces of its dramatic his- interaction with nature and their history, it gives Prejudice when his rather bookish and tory. Attending Mass or stopping by to light candle people a sense of identity and continuity. none too musically-accomplished mid- the Lisboetas treasure this church. Sitting in Sao Domingos on my dad’s anniver- dle daughter is tormenting the gather- In the cobbled streets of the old town contem- sary on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, I had ing with her piano playing. “That will do extremely porary culture is juxtaposed with the time-hon- plenty of time to contemplate. Intangible heritage well, child,” he says. “You have delighted us long oured ways that the older generation still adhere is an interesting expression which can have mean- Tenough.” to. The stylish art galleries and chic restaurants that ing other than cultural. In the quiet of the naked, I was reminded of that when Himself proposed a have sprung up in the labyrinth of narrow streets raw beauty of this magnificent church I pondered wee jaunt to the Estadio Nacional while on holiday sit cheek by jowl with tascas and cafes that speak the intangible heritage my dad left behind and I in Lisbon last week. If you know your history you of a simpler time. Old men with their weathered was filled with gratitude. will immediately recognise the name of the stadium faces and widows in the black they donned the day as the scene of that great victory in 1967. I will their husbands died and which they will wear until wave the hooped scarf any day of the week —while they too are called quietly go about their business I am making the soup for the boys coming home, amidst the colour and vibrancy of youth. Gordius No 131 not actually on the terraces, you understand. For CROSSWORD Celtic fans, a trip to the Estadio Nacional is well owhere is Lisbon’s cultural identity more worth making but in my case it is a visit that has evident than in these old streets. When delighted me on enough occasions for a lifetime. darkness falls the tiny restaurants come 123 4 5 6 7 aliveN when fado—the urban folk music—is sung. ootball reminiscences aside, it was seven Earthy yet majestic, fado tells tales of loss and days of bliss in pleasing, if not unbridled, longing, regret and unrequited love. It straddles 89 sunshine with the added bonus of the com- culture and age in an expression of Portuguese Fpany of our youngest daughter who made the trip character. It is so much a definition of Portuguese from Spain, where she is studying. Ambling identity that when the quintessential diva of the art, 10 11 12 through Lisbon’s enchanting, historic neighbour- Amalia Rodrigues, died in 1999 the Prime Minis- First entry out the hat next hoods and meandering down from the castle filled ter declared three days of national mourning. 13 14 TUESDAY will be the winner our days. 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Our weekly series on Children’s Liturgy has lesson plans and activity suggestions for use with young people who are on the path to Christ Each week, Catechists will find readings and Psalm responses, complemented by prayer, reflection, FAITH discussion questions, and activities. Please feel free to use them as you wish The lessons are created by Adorer-theologians using the lens of the spirituality of St Maria de Mattias, which also embraces precious blood spirituality FIRST While this is the starting point for the lessons, readers are invited to approach them however the spirit moves you The Church is concerned with the availability and understanding of scripture for children who have their rightful place in the Church. In light of this SCO aims to provide a useful tool in drawing children closer to KIDS the Catholic Faith

and how the group catching them is like God the thoughts and motives of our heart. CHILDREN’S always being there to catch them. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Prayer Gospel CROSSWORD 19 Dear God, please help us to always remember Do not worry about tomorrow. A reading from the how much you love us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Holy Gospel according to Matthew 6:24-34. Amen. Jesus said to His disciples: “You cannot be the 1 2 3 4 5 slave of two masters! You will like one more First Reading than the other or be more loyal to one than the Even these may forget, says the Lord God; yet I will other. You cannot serve both God and money. never forget you. A reading from the book of the “I tell you not to worry about your life. Don’t 6 7 8 prophet Isaiah 49:14-15. worry about having something to eat, drink, or The people of Jerusalem said: “The Lord has wear. Isn’t life more than food or clothing? Look 9 deserted us and forgotten all about us.” at the birds in the sky! They don’t plant or 10 11 12 The Lord replied: “Could a mother forget a harvest. They don’t even store grain in barns. Yet child that nurses at her breast or fail to love the your Father in Heaven takes care of them. Aren’t 13 one who came from her own body? Even if a you worth more than birds? Eighth Sunday of mother could forget, I will never forget you.” “Can worry make you live longer? Why worry 14 Ordinary Time The Word of the Lord about clothes? Look how the wild flowers grow. They don’t work hard to make their clothes. But 15 16 17 Responsorial Psalm I tell you that Solomon with all his wealth was Reflection 62:1-2, 8abc. not as well clothed as one of them. God gives 18 THESE days life can get scary. Sometimes (R) Rest in God alone, my soul. such beauty to everything that grows in the fields, we hear adults talking about how bad the Only God can save me and I calmly wait for even though it is here today and thrown into a 19 economy—meaning money stuff—is or they Him. fire tomorrow. He will surely do even more for 20 lose their jobs and we worry about if we God alone is the mighty rock that keeps me safe you! Why do you have such little faith? will have a place to live, food to eat, or and the fortress where I feel secure. “Don’t worry and ask yourselves: ‘Will we having to leave our school. We hear our (R) Rest in God alone, my soul. have anything to eat? Will we have anything to ACROSS parents arguing and worry about our God saves me and honours me. drink? Will we have clothes to wear? Only family splitting up. We know of someone He is that mighty rock where I find safety. people who don’t know God are always 1 Someone who has never heard about God (5) who is sick and worry about death. Trust God, my friends and always tell Him each worrying about such things. Your Father in 3 They’re fun to play (5) Today God wants us to know the God one of your concerns. Heaven knows that you need all of these. But 6 Pleasant (4) loves each one of us and will take care of us (R) Rest in God alone, my soul. more than anything else, put God’s work first 8 Part of the hand (6) always. Things will happen in our lives that and do what he wants. Then all the other things 10 Trying to catch or kill an animal (7) will be hard or sad but God will be there Alleluia will be yours as well. 11 Peaked hat (3) for us and will help something good come Hebrews 4:12. “Don’t worry about tomorrow. It will take care 14 Brag (5) from every situation. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. of itself. You have enough to worry about today.” 15 Go on a journey (6) In the Gospel, Jesus points out how pretty The Word of God is living and active; it probes The Gospel of the Lord 18 The sister of your mother or father (4) birds and flowers are and how God watches 19 Relax, take a break (4) over them. We are so much more important 20 Plant which stands for Ireland (8) to God than birds and flowers so God will take even better care of us. We must always DOWN trust God and try not to worry. 1 You may write with this (3) 2 Hatchet (3) Discussion 3 Leaving, moving away (5) I What do you worry about? 4 What witches and wizards practise (5) I 5 A soldier will say this to an officer (3) What are some things you can do when you 7 Country beside the USA (6) find yourself worrying? 9 A door swings on it (5) I Th ink about everything for which you are 10 The study of the past (7) grateful. 12 Ireland's Patron Saint (7) I Think about a time when you felt loved— 13 Where two walls meet (6) when you were cuddled by your parents, etc. 16 Animal doctors (4) I Think about God cuddling you. 17 It flows out of a volcano (4) I Pra y the Hail Mary over and over to calm your mind. LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION Activity ACROSS G Mat erials needed: Blindfolds. 1 Helicopter 7 Ran 8 Archery 9 Enormous G Ma ke sure the room is cleared of tables and 11 Baseball 14 Over 15 Egg 16 Trot 17 Colder other items on which someone could be injured 18 Stir if they fell on them. G Divide the class into groups of six or more. DOWN G 1 Horseshoe 2 London 3 Charm 4 Picture 5 Ewe Show the groups how to arrange themselves 6 Hymn 10 Carrot 11 Bread 12 Sugar 13 Later around a person so that when the person falls backwards the group works together to safely catch them. The Children’s Liturgy page is published G In each group, put the blindfold on one person. one week in advance to allow RE teachers G Th e person with the blindfold should fold their and those taking the Children’s Liturgy at arms over the chest and then fall backwards weekly Masses to use, if they wish, this into the hands of the rest of the group. G Ev eryone in the group should take a turn page as an accompaniment to their putting on the blindfold and falling backwards. teaching materials G Discuss how they felt before falling backwards

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PIC: ANTHONY MacMILLAN Lochyside Primary pupils box clever SPUC’s chief executive receives international accolade with baking fundraiser for UNICEF By Dan McGinty emergency situations such as By Martin Dunlop Pictured left to right: Tom Monaghan (Legatus committee said. “As a person and as the founder), Josephine Smeaton (John's wife), John earthquakes and floods. leader of the SPUC, John demonstrates his Smeaton, Mike Faricy (Legatus board) PRIMARY 7 pupils at As part of the fundraising JOHN Smeaton, the chief executive of love, compassion and respect for the dignity Lochyside RC Primary pupils also paid £1 to ditch their the Society for the Protection of Unborn of every human being.” world’s most powerful politicians and UN School held a bake sale as uniforms for the day and wear Children (SPUC) has said he is ‘humbled Mr Smeaton said he was ‘deeply hon- officials to promote access to abortion on part of UNICEF’s Day for the colours of the Ugandan flag, and honoured’ to have been presented oured’ to receive the award and paid tribute demand in every country of the world.’ Change as the children as a show of their support for with a major international pro-life award. to his fellow SPUC colleagues and members, He noted that, over the decades, SPUC has joined forces to raise £150 the efforts of local girl Shannon At the 2014 Legatus Summit, which was who he described as ‘the salt of the earth.’ kept the British Abortion Act out of the North to buy ‘a school in a box.’ Young, whose sister Caitlin is in held from February 6-8 in Florida, the 2013 “The roll call of previous recipients of the of Ireland, run major campaigns against abor- The box contains everything P7, as well as hosting face paint- Cardinal John J O’Connor Pro-Life Award Cardinal John J O’Connor—several of tion in the Republic of Ireland and in Europe, required for a classroom of 40 ing and building a money snake. was presented to Mr Smeaton by the Pro- whom I have the honour to know person- and fought many costly legal battles. pupils, allowing them to con- Life Committee of Legatus. ally—is humbling and inspiring,” he said. “But we cannot defeat the culture of death, tinue their education even in I [email protected] In presenting the award, the Legatus Pro-Life “May the prophetic work of Legatus, and its which threatens constantly to overwhelm us, Committee highlighted Mr Smeaton’s‘long his- ambassadors for Christ in the US and on our own,” Mr Smeaton said. “Pro-life FOLLOW THE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC tory of work with life issues dating back to throughout the world, continue to inspire and organisations and the wider community must 1975,’ which ‘provides him with a wealth of guide the world in our struggle to build anew be fortified by unequivocal, unyielding OBSERVER AT SCO_NEWS ON knowledge, experience and insight to effectively a culture a life in our troubled world.” voices of Catholic Church officials and bish- TWITTER deal with present day threats to human life.’ In his keynote address to the summit last ops throughout the world.” “John has actually been making a gift of week, Mr Smeaton warned that ‘there is an Be first to find out the latest news his own life for the sake of saving lives,” the unequivocal determination on the part of the I [email protected]

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The children of St Teresa's Primary School (above left) in Newarthill held a ‘Wear Red’ day to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation. The children and staff abandoned their uniforms for the day and brought a splash of red to the school for the day as they rallied behind the fundraising effort, paying for the privilege of attending school in their own clothes. Pictured with the children is Mrs Patricia Mackle, depute head of St Teresa’s, who organised the event (above right). The Newarthill pupils raised £150 through their 'chuck it in a bucket' donations

HIS week, we only two years previously the delve back into Vatican issued a statement that the SCO archives AN ARTICLE FROM THE SCO ARCHIVES said that the Pope was on his to the year 1955, way back to full health. where a report had .....1950s.....1960s.....1970s.....1980s.....1990s.....2000s..... Although they again reiterated emerged concerning the that it was a minor setback, health of Pope Pius XII that worry over the health of the Trocked the Catholic world at Catholic community’s concern for health of Pope Pius XII Holy Father among the Catholic the time. community was notable. There “New anxiety for the Holy were fears that if the Pope Father is being expressed at the an armchair as he did until he sonal doctor Professor Galeazzi- cated, the course of the illness many fatiguing worries in times showed no signs of improve- Vatican,” the report said. “The received the Pro-Secretaries of Lisi had to take up residency at of the Holy Father, while it has so sorrowful as these. Though ment then his health could gastric disturbance with the State, Mgr Montini and Mgr the Vatican as the extent of the all the elements to encourage the Holy Father is unable to deteriorate further. hiccups, which contributed so Tardini.” Pope’s illness. predictions of the desired happy continue his full weight of Although there was grave much to the great weakness Significant worries began to The Vatican released a state- outcome, is evolving with activities, as he so ardently concern for Pope Pius XII, he that began his serious condi- grow after the Pope had to be ment through its newspaper, accentuated slowness. wishes to do, it is noted that he made a remarkable recovery tion, has returned, making assisted in celebrating Mass, L’Osservatore Romano, to “This should not cause sur- continues to attend actively and and went on to serve as Pope essential nourishment and rest and also had to be brought com- counter these rumours, although prise if it is recalled that his closely to the government of until his death on October 9, very difficult. His Holiness has munion, as he was too ill to in Rome the statement still Holiness’ physical condition the Church.” 1958, where the cause of death returned to bed, no longer mov- receive it. The worries were so caused grave concern in Rome: had been weakened by months This statement caused a lot of was reported to be ‘overwork.’ ing about his room or sitting in substantial that the Pope’s per- “As we have previously indi- of excessive work and by the anxiety considering the fact that STEPHEN EDWARDSON E-MAIL CELEBRATING LIFE EVENTS TO DAN MCGINTY AT [email protected] 24 EVANGELII GAUDIUM SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21 2014 Sacrifice yourself and prepare to serve fully DR HARRY SCHNITKER’S series on Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii EVANGELII GAUDIUM Gaudium, gives an insight into the concept of service and what it means to us

HAT does ‘ser- For many centuries, Popes ples, that of service was pre-emi- vice’ mean to have emphasised the importance nent. His starkest statement was you? It is a of this. It was the great Pope simple: “For the Son of Man did very old and Innocent III (1161-1216), fre- not come to be served but to crucial concept quently referred to as the ‘great- serve” [Mark 10:45]. In other in the Catholic world view, but est Pope of the Middle Ages,’ words, if the Son of God came as one that has lost much of its hold who first adopted the title ‘ser- a servant, how much more is it Won modern life. To serve is seen vant of the servants of God.’ Not incumbent on those who follow as something negative at best, all Popes lived up to that noble Him to do the same? and to serve freely as an act of sobriquet, but the intention is The early post-Apostolic folly. Service, which the Church clear. Leadership of the Church Christians and, somewhat later, tells us ought to be at the heart of should be iconic of its teaching, the Fathers of the Church devel- every thought and act, is fre- and service is at the centre of it. oped the theme. Around 125AD, quently hard to find. Pope Francis merely repeated a Aristides of Athens wrote about Now I hasten to put in a major very ancient idea when he stated Christians: “They are helpful to disclaimer here: service has lost that: “Who is above must be in their neighbours… they love one much of its hold, but not all. We service to others.” another and take care of their wid- can all think of the wonderful Of course, the Gospel ows… they willingly share what men and women who volunteer, antecedents of this teaching are they have with those in need.” who give of their time and them- well-known. There are simply Service of the ‘other’ was quite selves. We know who they are, too many to quote all, and it has clearly well-developed within a the servers: they are those who been remarked that of all require- century of the Crucifixion. Later live out a vocation fully. ments Jesus placed on His disci- still, St Augustine wrote: “What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and      needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like.” One can go on and on, as the number of Doctors of the Church, Church Fathers and great saints who wrote on the subject is almost without measure. St Benedict, in his Rule for the monastic life which informed so much of the religious life of the Church, stated simply that the monastery was ‘a school for the service of the Lord.’ states that this dedication to pro- Motu Proprio Intima Ecclesiae “The kingdom, already pres- St Bede, the great Anglo-Saxon viding the best is, in itself, Natura, November 11, 2012) ent and growing in our midst, scholar, stated that: “He alone inspired by love. Pope Francis expands this by stat- engages us at every level of our loves the Creator perfectly who ing that: “By Her very nature the being and reminds us of the prin- manifests a pure love for his n what is effectively a mis- Church is missionary; She ciple of discernment which Pope neighbour.” St Ignatius of Loyola, sionary document, it will not abounds in effective charity and a Paul VI applied to true develop- 
    the founder of the Holy Father’s come as a surprise that Pope compassion which understands, ment: it must be directed to ‘all own religious Order, the Jesuits, IFrancis sees service as a vital assists and promotes.” (Evangelii men and the whole man’… This  #!  wrote: “Love ought to consist of component of mission. Follow- Gaudium, Chapter Four, I, 179) is the principle of universality    deeds more than of words.” ing his predecessor, Pope Bene- What should that compassion intrinsic to the Gospel, for the dict XVI, Pope Francis quickly consist of? Father desires the salvation of    he above shows just what a links service to yet another of the “Reading the Scriptures also every man and woman… our " 
#  deep continuity of thought Church’s key notions for build- makes it clear that the Gospel is mandate is to ‘go into all the  %#" Pope Francis draws upon ing the Kingdom of God: charity not merely about our personal world and proclaim the good Tin his exhortation, where service (Evangelii Gaudium, Chapter relationship with God. Nor news to the whole creation’    receives no fewer than 26 men- Four, I, 179). Charity has long should our loving response to [Mark 16:15], for ‘the creation tions. The inspiration of service, been regarded as a firm part of God be seen simply as an accu- waits with eager longing for the Pope Francis tells us, lies in the Catholic social teaching, and it mulation of small personal ges- revealing of the children of God’ love of others. It is a powerful, is. It was arguably never more tures to individuals in need, a [Romans 8:19]. Here, ‘the cre-      indeed, compelling notion. strongly expressed than in the kind of ‘charity à la carte,’ or a ation’ refers to every aspect of     
   Although he writes the following Second Vatican Council’s docu- series of acts aimed solely at eas- human life; consequently, ‘the 
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same time, it shows a fine, active significantly on the notion of or simply because of a sense of can be alien to it.’” (Evangelii love of neighbour by refusing to charity, may even be called one of guilt. As in Lumen Gentium, the Gaudium, Chapter Four, I, 181)            offer others a product of poor the Church’s great thinkers on the Pope makes it clear that, on their What Pope Francis is saying is  
      quality.” (Evangelii Gaudium, notion. To him, as propounded in own, prayer, Mass attendance, that service and charity ought to Chapter Three, III, 156) Caritas in Veritae, charity is void Baptism and use of the Sacra- be at the heart of mission, since   $"&% % %&#  For all the enormous tradition without Faith. Presupposing such ments do not qualify one as a fol- we have a God-given mandate to !$%*  $%##) $%# underlying the Pope’s statements a Faith, Pope Francis examines its lower of Christ. be a ‘light of revelation,’ to be  on service, he does considerably fruits, and the role of charity the instrument through which the )!#*%  # % add to, or rather expands on, the within the Church. This leans his brings us to the central ‘Good News of Jesus Christ’ is notion. Here, for example, we strongly on Pope Benedict, whom passage in the exhortation revealed to others. This we can  %&#$%#! 
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