Resources for Advent and Christmas 2020
Resources and ideas for use at home and in Church during the journey of Advent and Christmas
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Resource Pack for Parishes
Download the Season of Creation Resource Pack for parishes. This resource pack provides liturgical resources for each of the five Sundays of the Season of Creation as well as a prayer service that could be run on a weekday.
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Come to the Table of the Lord - Preparing for First Holy Communion Episode 1
In this first lesson Eleanor, Johanna and Fr Chris help girls and boys to understand Reconciliation (Confession) and how important it is to admit when we make mistakes, say we are sorry and receive God's forgiveness through Reconciliation.
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Come to the Table of the Lord - Preparing for First Holy Communion Episode 2
In this second lesson Eleanor, Johanna and Fr Chris help girls and boys to understand the different parts of the Mass: Sorry, Story, Supper and Sending. They learn how Jesus is present for them in the Community gathered, in the Word and in Holy Communion.
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Come to the Table of the Lord - Preparing for First Holy Communion Episode 3
In this third lesson Eleanor, Johanna and Fr Chris help girls and boys to learn the prayers and responses for the different parts of the Mass and prepare them to receive Jesus in Holy Communion.
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Come Holy Spirit – Preparing for Confirmation Episode 1
In this first episode, Eleanor and Johanna focus on how the Holy Spirit makes a difference in our lives.
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Come Holy Spirit – Preparing for Confirmation Episode 2
In the second episode Eleanor, Johanna and Fr Chris (he is the one in the Kilmallock jersey!) explain the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit and how they can be used throughout your life.
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Come Holy Spirit – Preparing for Confirmation Episode 3
In the third, and final, episode Eleanor, Johanna and Fr Chris (in a Limerick jersey this time!) take you through the Confirmation Ceremony and the four parts of the Rite of Confirmation.
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Latest Updates from the Government & HSE as of 10th July 2020
Read the latest guidance from Government and the HSE for Places of Worship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This document presents a summary of the questions and answers from the webinars on the Framework Document for a Return to Public Celebrations of the Mass and the Sacraments.
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Framework Document for a Return to the Public Celebration of Mass and the Sacraments
This document, published by the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference, is intended to support Dioceses and Parishes in their preparations for a return to the public celebration of Mass and the Sacraments.
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View recording of the webinar briefing on the Bishops' Conference Framework Document
This is a recording of the Zoom webinar and Q&A session held on Tuesday 23rd of June guiding parish volunteer coordinators through the Framework Document covering initial steps, requirement around social distancing, maintenance of hygiene, liturgical considerations and Communications.
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Slides and video aids used in Webinar
These are the slides with embedded video clips used during the Webinar. The individual video clips are also available. These can be downloaded for use in local training sessions.
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Sample Risk Assessment Template for Parishes
This sample risk assessment for parishes can be used to assess risk and the mitigation requirements for the return to Public Ministry. It is based on material issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO). A risk assessment is required for insurance purposes.
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COVID-19 Parish Policy Statement Template
Download a sample parish policy statement which can be adapted for your local context and displayed on your notice board. A parish policy statement is required by your insurance company.
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Children's Newsletter
Download this week's Children's Newsletter to find out about next Sunday's Gospel. We have our Saint of the Week, Video of the week as well as a picture to colour!
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Muintearas Íosa sa Bhaile (7) Pilgrimage Edition
Keep The Home Fires Burning! I can't help but think about the fact that under normal circumstances we would be travelling to Lourdes today. It's been such a hugely positive part of our experience of Youth Ministry in the Diocese and has proved to us time and again that young people are full of generosity, kindness, fun and faith.
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Let's Sing! - Brigidine Blessing
Song: Brigidine Blessing
Written By: Published in Leabhar Aifrinn an Pharóiste
Artist: Fr Noel Kirwan
Parish: St. John's Cathedral | St. John the Baptist Parish
Children's Newsletter
Download this week's Children's Newsletter to find out about the Sacred Heart of Jesus and The Immaculate Heart of Mary. We have our Video of the week as well as a crossword a picture to colour!
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Let's Sing! - Light a Candle
Song: Light a Candle
Written By: Lori True
Artist: Claire O’Sullivan
Parish: Tournafulla/Mountcollins & Abbeyfeale parishes
1st Holy Communion - Corpus Christi Invitation to Children and Parents
Invitation to families of First Holy Communion children to participate in a special family prayer moment on Corpus Christi Sunday, 14th June
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Preparing at Home for Confirmation
When we pray, we invite God into our hearts and our minds; we draw near to him and he is the best Teacher of all.
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Let's Sing! - You Raise Me Up
Song: You raise me up
Written By: Rolf Løvland (music) and Brendan Graham (lyrics)
Artist: John McGuinness
Parish: Kildimo/Pallaskenry
Children's Newsletter
Download this week's Children's Newsletter to find out about Corpus Christi Sunday. We have the Saint of the Week, our Video of the week as well as a crossword a picture to colour!
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Decision Point
Decision Point is a comprehensive, engaging, video-based Confirmation preparation programme.
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