“In the service of the Lord, work not half-heartedly but with conscientiousness and an eager spirit.”  Romans 12:11

Welcome to this section which has come about at the request of teachers and principals who participated in Bishop Jones' Consultation with Primary School Principals and Teachers 2009 – 2011.

These resources have been developed with a view to supporting teachers, principals and catechists during the school year. Each resource is intended as a guide and should be adapted to suit the particular needs of each school/class group.

The following sub-headings provide a categorization for the resources:

Please note that these resources are in pdf format, you will need adobe reader to view them. if you need to install adobe reader goto http://get.adobe.com/reader/

• Mass for the Beginning of the School Year 
• Prayer Service for the Beginning of the School Year 
• Thought for each day of the Year
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • January 
  • February
• Useful Websites
  • www.seomraranga.ie
  • www.kandle.ie
  • www.sermons4kids.com
  • www.loyolapress.com
  • www.catholicmom.com
  • www.catholicireland.net
  • www.silk.net/RelEd/
  • www.faithfirst.com
  • www.iec2012.ie
  • www.cyberfaith.com
  • www.comingtofaith.com
  • www.sadlierreligion.com
  • www.veritas.ie

More resources will be published as they become available

Resources compiled by Bridgeen Regan, Catechist (Roscommon Cluster & Castlerea Parish)

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