Missionary-awareness is highlighted through the school’s engagement with missionaries abroad. The children engage with Children helping Children etc.
Rosary
November:
All Saints’ Day
Prayer Service for the Holy Souls.
A Remembrance Tree.
Presentation Day – 21st November
December:
Advent and Christmas: The Advent wreath marks the four weeks of preparation and waiting for the birth of Jesus. The crib takes central place in the school Reception area.
Nativity plays
Carol Services
Christmas Memory Tree.
January:
Celebration of Catholic Schools Week
Grandparents Day Mass
February:
St. Brigid’s day: The story of St. Brigid and the making of crosses
Lent:
Ash Wednesday: the blessing of Ashes. The children are encouraged to learn about the good work that Trócaire does to help people in need and where possible make a contribution to the Trócaire box
March:
Feast of St. Patrick. Children learn about St. Patrick. Explanation of the symbolism of the Shamrock
Holy Week: The children learn about the events of Holy Thursday and Good Friday
Easter:
The Easter story – the Resurrection of Jesus.
May:
The school celebrates Mary, the mother of Jesus, by saying the rosary, singing hymns and making a May altar
First Communion
Pentecost: The story of Pentecost. Symbols of the Holy Spirit – a link is made with Confirmation.
June:
Massrock – visit to The Mass Rock for Senior Classes.
