Posted on 20. Mar, 2007 in Community, Faith and Justice, Relationships, Religious teaching, Young people
We are so used to hearing about business innovators that the term ‘social innovator’ takes one by surprise. What does it mean? The idea came from Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy who saw a need for young people to express their desire to make a difference in creating change in how we live, think and care for […]
Posted on 21. Feb, 2007 in Alcohol, Church Teachings, Lent, Religious teaching, Schools, Young people
During Lent many people traditionally think of giving up ‘the drink’ – and it is a most worthwhile sacrifice in the Ireland of today where alcohol related problems affect all areas of people’s lives. However at a younger level many children at Confirmation take the Pledge to abstain from drink until they are 18. Ray […]
Posted on 07. Feb, 2007 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Religious teaching, Schools
Throughout the country 2nd class pupils are being prepared for the Sacrament of Reconciliation – or First Confession as it is still commonly called. Maeve Mahon is co-author with Martin Delaney of Do this is Memory of Me providing preparatory material on the sacrament and she told Eileen Good how children today are prepared for […]
Posted on 27. Dec, 2006 in Church Teachings, Community, Relationships, Religious teaching
CL (Communion & Liberation) is a lay Catholic movement that started in Italy and has now spread to over 50 countries. Supported by the late Pope John Paul and Pope Benedict, it attracts people from all walks of life who are keen to find out how they can live their faith through their daily lives. […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Church Teachings, Religious teaching, Schools
Kathleen Darragh is a teacher in St. Mary’s Primary School in Cushendall, Co. Antrim. She is also the designated teacher for pastoral care and the R.E. co-ordinator for the school. This Christmas is an extra special one for Kathleen with the publication of her book for children The 12 Days of Christmas. She spoke to […]
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Environment, Faith and Justice, Festivals, Religious patronage, Religious teaching, Youth
The diocese of Kildare and Leighlin will, for the first time have an exhibition stand at the World Ploughing Championships in Grangeford, Tullow, Co Carlow from Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th September 2006. The theme is to reach out to people and let them know about the various ministries, services and initiatives in the diocese […]
Posted on 03. May, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Religious teaching, Schools
Maeve Mahon, with Martin Delaney, is one of the authors of the programme ‘Do This in Memory ….. A Parish-based Preparation Programme for the First Eucharist.’ Right now all over the country boys and girls in 2nd class along with their teachers and parents are getting close to the ‘Big Day’. Eileen Good met up […]
Posted on 21. Sep, 2005 in Church Teachings, Community, Confirmation, Religious teaching, Young people
Keeping young people involved in their church can be a difficult task. Trish O’Neill is a parish worker in Clane and explains the efforts they have made to encourage young people to stay involved in their church. She explains the many duties of her role including running a program of youth ministry, ongoing programs for […]