Post Primary Weekly Connect 10.5.21
Post Primary Weekly Connect 10.5.21
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Weekly Connect From: Dermot Cowhey dermot.cowhey@limerickdiocese.org 10th May, 2021: Dear Chaplains/RE Teachers,
Bishop Brendan has composed a message for the class of 2021 graduates. As students move out, he reminds them that they move out into the world in a moment of hope. They are also urged to adopt the motto ‘Dare to Care’, be people who care to make a difference in this world and people who advocate care. Graduates are reminded that life will have its set-backs and their will be failure but these times are also opportunities to refocus our ideas.
The video is about five minutes and is available to schools to include in their on-line graduations if they so wish. For the link to this please contact dermot.cowhey@limerickdiocese.org
The Pope's Monthly Intentions for May, 2021: The World of Finance
Thought for the Day: We publish a ‘thought for the day’ every morning at 7am on the Diocesan Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/dioceseoflimerick
‘The best teachers are those who show you where to look but don’t tell you what to see.’ (Alexander K. Trenfor)
First Year RE Programme: Please see Attachment 1: a power-point outlining a sample programme for first years. Many thanks to Grainne Delaney and the team in Crescent College Comprehensive S.J. for sharing this. Obviously it is geared for this particular school but can be amended to suit all.
Look Up: Programme for Transition Year: Veritas is delighted to introduce this exciting new Religious Education programme for Transition Year students. Key features of Look Up! · The key content for students is presented on PowerPoint slides, to be shown on the class whiteboard. · The information on the slides is supplemented by artwork that spans a variety of media and traditions. · The accompanying Teacher Notes, which may be viewed in the ‘Presenter Notes’ viewing panel on the teacher’s own screen, include commentary and discussion questions on each slide, as well as additional activities and exercises to supplement and support the information on the slides. These notes also contain resources for the guided prayer reflections that are offered at the close of each lesson. · Videos, music and interactive content can be accessed directly from the slides. · The content covered is inclusive of all the major world religions. · The teacher resources are provided on a USB stick. · The accompanying student journal is designed to accommodate students’ personal reflections on content studied. It also contains worksheets and a Glossary of key terms.
The Role of Women in Church Leadership – Tonight!: From Rose O’Connor of the Diocesan Pastoral Outreach Team: During the Synod, a proposal was put forward under the theme of New Models of Leadership to establish a working group to explore the role of women in Church leadership. This group was established and has produced a report which was recently presented to the Bishop’s Conference, where it was well received.
A webinar will be held on Monday 10th May at 7:30 pm where Bishop Brendan will launch the report and I will present an overview of the findings and the recommendations. We are delighted to be joined by Sr Patricia Murray, Executive Secretary of the International Union of Superiors General and Consultor to the Pontifical Council for Culture, Austen Ivereigh, Writer, Journalist, Biographer of Pope Francis, Co-author with Pope Francis of 'Let us Dream' and Jessie Rogers, Dean of Theology, Lecturer in Sacred Scripture at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth for this event. It will be an interesting discussion on a very important topic.
You can register at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Women_Church_Leadership
Further information on the webinar and a copy of the working group report can be downloaded from our website on this link:
I would be grateful if you could share details of this event with your contacts. I am also attaching a poster for the webinar. I hope you can join us tonight. See Attachment 2.
Catholic Youth Ministry of Ireland (CYMI): As the Irish Bishops begin their journey towards a Synodal Pathway, Catholic Youth Ministry Ireland (CYMI) are hosting a series of Zoom Webinars on the theme of Synod and Youth Ministry with speakers from around the world.
The third webinar takes place this Wednesday 12th May at the earlier time of 10.00 am and will be addressed by Malcolm Hart, the Director of the National Centre for Evangelisation in Australia who will speak about the Australian experience.
Please feel free to forward this information to others in your organisation who may also be interested in attending.
The past week in the ministry of Pope Francis. A five minute summary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28fd9VLWJXA
Faith Leadership and Formation Officer: Position Advertised - Reporting to CEO, Mount Anville Sacred Heart Education Trust. The main purpose of the role: Responsible for the development of a Faith Formation Programme with the schools’ community that is consistent with the educational mission and values of the Society of the Sacred Heart and Catholic education. See Attachment 3. Theology and World Religions: You are warmly invited to attend a free public webinar informational session on the MA programme in Theology and World Religions offered by Dublin City University (DCU) with Dr. Joseph Rivera, chair of the programme. This event will take place on Thursday 20th may at 5.00 pm - Zoom, online. Just click the link here: https://dcu-ie.zoom.us/s/93145731380 Liturgical Calendar 1st May - Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker, International Workers’ Day 12th May – International Nurses Day 13th May - Our Lady of Fatima 16th May – Ascension of the Lord, St. Brendan, Feast (Kerry & Clonfert) 22nd May - St. Rita 24th May – Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church 27th May- St. Augustine of Canterbury 30th May – Trinity Sunday 31st May – Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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If you are accessing this from the diocese website and would like to have these resources, please email dermot.cowhey@limerickdiocese.org
To conclude: A graduation reflection … As many schools prepare for graduation this week, we reflect
The familiar symbol of the sacred heart is of a flame that enkindles other flames, that spark has continued down the years. It was here over the years ago and it is here today.
Will you carry it forward? The world is waiting for this spark, this flame this good news. It is your decision. It has been carried forward by people like you until now. Will you bring it to the next generation? Will you live it in your life?
This spark stands for faith over cynicism For forgiveness over enmity, For justice over injustice For reconciliation and healing.
It finds its origins in Jesus Christ, the risen Jesus whose power is to work in our world and in each of us and who today invites you to listen to Him and to let our lives be changed by Him, who invited us to a personal relationship with Him and to a deeper faith, hope and love.
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