This Powerpoint presentation explains the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, where they came from and what each one of them individually means. This is part of the preparation for Confirmation.
The presentation may be viewed in the embedded Slideshare below or the file may also be downloaded below. [click to continue…]
This Powerpoint presentation explains the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit, where they came from and what each one of them individually means. This is part of the preparation for Confirmation.
The presentation may be viewed in the embedded Slideshare below or the file may also be downloaded below. [click to continue…]
This Powerpoint presentation explains the Rite of Confirmation, the part of the mass where the Confirmation Ceremony itself takes place. It explains how the Rite of Confirmation itself is made up of four parts. This is part of the preparation for Confirmation.
The presentation may be viewed in the embedded Slideshare below or the file may also be downloaded below. [click to continue…]
This Powerpoint presentation gives the main points about the season of Lent, celebrated by Christians around the world. It gives information about Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and facts about Lent.
This video, in cartoon format, charts Jesus time spent in the desert. Pupils should really enjoy watching this and it has a great, meaningful soundtrack.
This Powerpoint resource gives an explanation of the meaning behind the sacraments as well as dealing with each one individually. It is to be used as part of the preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. (.ppt file 1.37MB)
Powerpoint presentation of the fourteen stations of the cross, with the name of each station and an illustration on each slide. Source: Lorna Smith (.ppt file 2.83MB) Download File
This short booklet has all they prayers pupils will need to learn for First Penance and First Communion. It may need to be re-formatted to suit the needs of individual teachers/schools. Source: Hazel O’ Connell (.doc file 93KB) Download File
Just last week, changes were introduced to the Catholic Mass texts, especially the congregational responses. The changes are designed to be more faithful to the original Latin texts on which the Missal is based. Some changes in wording are small, with different emphases in places. This resource is for teachers to help pupils learn the new responses [...]
Powerpoint presentation of the words of all of the songs for the Alive-O programme for First Class. This would be great to have on an IWB so that pupils can follow the words as they sing the songs. Source: Ciara Bruton (.ppt file 253KB) Download File
This is a sample of art work for the church for the First Communion ceremony. The background is made up of eight sheets of cartridge paper which have been taped together. These were then covered by a starry sky paper which was bought on a roll from a craft shop. The letters were done in [...]