Post Primary Weekly Connect

Weekly Connect From: Dermot Cowhey dermot.cowhey@limerickdiocese.org

24^th May, 2021:

Dear Chaplains/RE Teachers,

 

Please see attached Pentecost Pastoral Letter from Bishop Brendan Leahy – Attachment 1

 

The Pope's Monthly Intentions for May, 2021: The World of Finance

 
Let us pray that those in charge of finance will work with governments to regulate the financial sphere and protect citizens from its dangers.

 

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

 

‘Let your dreams be your wings.’

 

1. ‘Let us Dream’ Reflection Week 14^th to 18^th of June

 

There will be a week in June dedicated to the book “Let Us Dream” which is a wonderful collaboration between Pope Francis and Austen Ivereigh.

During the week of Monday 14th June to Friday 18th June, Jessie Rogers and Éamonn Fitzgibbon will lead a reflective reading of the book over four parts and then on Friday evening Austen Ivereigh himself will join the group for further exploration of the text. Alongside the evening gatherings (7.30p.m. to 9.00p.m.) there will have a brief Morning Prayer and Orientation to outline the particular reading for that day alongside the relevant reflection questions (8.30a.m. to 8.45a.m.).

 

The poster is attached with further details and the link for booking (which is essential – numbers will be limited). See Attachment 2.

 

Please note:

• The registration link is:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LetUsDream
• Participants will require a copy of the book (as e-book or hard-copy)  'Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future’ (Simon and Schuster 2020)
• We are using an adaptation of a wonderful resource prepared by the Spirituality Committee of the Bishops Conference of England and Wales

 

I hope you will be able to take advantage of these opportunities and resources.

Please feel free to share these invitations with any groups or individuals in your parish/community that might be interested.

 

NUA Origins Pilot Package

All 8 episodes are now ready. Some of these final videos are still a little rough around the edges but new versions will be updated over the next while. The links will remain the same.

 

NUA Origins Pilot Package:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jt107vbIk_doeYqedJUHr4BkL3RoAoLQ?usp=sharing

 

Bishop Brendan In Conversation with Fr Seamus Enright CSsR: In this conversation, Fr Seamus speaks about his call to the priesthood, life as a priest, experiences during the pandemic and lockdown and, prospects after lockdown. https://www.limerickdiocese.org/

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.

Liturgical Calendar

24^th May – Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church

27^th May- St. Augustine of Canterbury

30^th May – Trinity Sunday

31^st May – Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Attachments –

1. Pastoral Letter from Bishop Brendan Leahy.
2. Poster for ‘Let us Dream’ Reflection Week 14^th to 18^th of June.
3. Exam Prayers
4. Attachment containing the usual links and resources. If you can add to this list, please forward all information to me.

If you are accessing this from the diocese website and would like to have these resources, please email dermot.cowhey@limerickdiocese.org

To conclude …

As this is the final Weekly Connect for the current academic year may I thank all those who generously shared many resources in the pursuit of a common mission. In this very challenging year, I would like to thank you all for unprecedented dedication in the service of the pupils in our care. Rest well and, please God, we will come back refreshed to continue the wonderful work we have been blessed with. In the words of John O’Donoghue ‘may you come home to yourself’ in the coming months.

On a personal level, thank you for your support. The sense of collegiality has been  singular and is deeply appreciated.