School Liturgies 2018-19
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It is hoped that for all the Masses throughout the year a number of S3/S4 students and teachers will be available as Eucharistic Ministers.
Term One:
Staff Mass at 9:15 am: Wed 22nd August 2018
J1 Mass at 10am: J1 Induction Morning -Monday 27th August 2018
J1 Class Prayer Services: during RE classes
(organised by RE teacher – resources distributed by Mrs Conlon)
Junior RE classes : Rosary Prayer Service: during RE classes
(organised by RE teacher – resources distributed by Mrs Conlon)
‘Liturgy of the Word’ Group: during the month of October: offer to Junior and Senior students who would like to join and participate in masses throughout the School year. Lead by Mrs Conlon- Blessing given by Fr Des Loughran
November: ‘All Saints and All Souls’:
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Year Head to lead for each year group during this month. (Year Head will be given guidance/resources for November prayer service by RS Dept.)
Mon 5th Nov: J1
Tues 6th Nov: J2
Wed 7th Nov: J3
Thurs 8th Nov: S1
Fri 9th Nov: S2
Thurs 15th Nov: S3
Fri 16th Nov: S4
Advent:
RE teachers to lead Advent Prayer Services in College Chapel during Junior RE classes.
Resources to be distributed by C Conlon
Junior Prayer Services – C Conlon to lead Advent prayer services on Monday 17th December for J1/J2/J3 students.
Term Two:
Catholic Schools Week 2019: The work of the Catholic School will be displayed on the G corridor. Assemblies and other events will be organised in line with the annual booklet when it is supplied to the school.
S3 Retreat - DATE TO BE CONFIRMED
As part of the Religious Studies Programme, S3 students will participate in a retreat led by the Mr Bosco McShane.
Ash Wednesday: Wednesday 6th March 2019
Mass will be celebrated at 8.40am – ashes will be blessed and ready for distribution at 8.40 am on the Wednesday morning.
Religious Studies teachers and a number of senior students (S4s) will lead the Ash Wednesday Services for each Year Group throughout the day- details to be confirmed.
Period 1: J1
Period 2: J2
Period 3: J3
Period 4: S1
Period 5: S2
Period 6: S3
Period 8: S4
Lent Weekly Masses – Mass will be celebrated on a Tuesday morning (8:40 am) during Lent.
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Tuesday 12th March 2019
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Tuesday 19th March 2019
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Tuesday 26th March 2019
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Tuesday 2nd April 2019
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Tuesday 9th April 2019
** Mrs Conlon will co-ordinate readers for Tuesday morning Mass **
Lenten Prayer Services -Through the season of Lent Mrs Conlon will organise and lead prayer services during Junior Lunchtime (Period 6), once a week for Junior students. (Lenten Loyalty Card)
Imaginative Prayer: a small group of S3/S4 students in this during Lent. It will take place during S3/S4 Non–Exam RE. *Mrs Conlon will co-ordinate groups for each of these sessions. *
Sacrament of Reconciliation: will be available for S3s & S4s during Lent- details to be confirmed before Lent regarding dates/ times
Cathedral Lenten Mass and Sponsored Walk – DATE TO BE CONFIRMED
Term 3
J1 Tour of Newry Cathedral: to be organised with Desmond McMahon (02830 264154) *Quiz given to students on tour*
Group 1: J1A – J1C
Group 2: J1D-J1E
DATE TO BE CONFIRMED: MAY/JUNE 2019
S2 Thanksgiving Mass - DATE TO BE CONFIRMED: MAY 2019
S4 Thanksgiving Mass - DATE TO BE CONFIRMED: MAY 2019
St Colman’s Day – Friday 7th June 2019 - Mass at 8:40am
(Email and resources sent to staff and students)
End of Year Staff Mass - Friday 28th June 2019