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National Vigil For Life

The Pro Life Campaign is helping organise another National Vigil for Life, to be held on Saturday, 8th June from 3 to 4pm at Merrion Square Dublin. Around this time the Government will be publishing the actual legislation that will come before the Dáil.

As the heads of the Bill show, the legislation will not be restrictive as senior members of the Government claim.  What matters is not the assurances that are being given by Ministers but what is in the legislation. It is clear that the Government is proposing an abortion regime with no time limit, and a suicide ground similar to legislation that has led to wide-ranging abortion in other jurisdictions.

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Right now our Government proposes dangerous and unjust abortion legislation. The Taoiseach says it’s restrictive. Nothing could be further from the truth. It departs from essential medical treatment for women which we all support. Abortion for a suicide threat means abortion on request. No time limit is possible if the X case is legislated for.

The Government plans to rush this legislation through in July even avoiding a vote in the Dáil if possible. Your presence in Merrion Square is vital to challenge this.

Please do as much as you can to make this event a success. Invite family, friends and colleagues. Bring a car-load or fill a bus!

Sunday Newsletters / Misalettes

mail-7Beautifully designed Sunday newsletters and misalettes for parishes. Our range of newsletters come in a variety of formats and designs.

 

This is one that can be found on www.redcoms.org

First Reconciliation

Veritas have a Guide for Families book available on www.veritas.ie First Confession – Veritas

First Holy Communion

The Sacrament of First Communion

The Archdiocese of Armagh has commissioned a series of videos to help the children of the Archdiocese to prepare for First Communion.  The video series explores the mass and its importance in the life of the Church.  Many thanks to Veritas for allowing the Archdiocese to utilize images from the Grow in Love Programs for Religious Education in schools.  

In this first episode, we learn about the Gathering, Introductory Rite and Penitential Act. 

In this second episode, we learn about the Liturgy of the Word.

In this third episode, we learn about the Liturgy of the Eucharist and the Communion Rite.

In this fourth episode, we learn about the Liturgy of the Eucharist and the Communion Rite.

There are a number of worksheets available to accompany these videos.  You can access these sheets by clicking the links below.  

Click here for Video 1 worksheet

Click here for Video 2 worksheet

Click here for Video 3 worksheet

Click here for Video 4 worksheet

Veritas have generously given open access to the Grow in Love religious education resources during the Covid 19 Pandemic.

Login Details as follows: 

Click Here to access to those resources

Email: [email protected]

Password: growinlove

 

Here you will find some resources from Veritas First Communion – Veritas or log on to www.veritas.ie.

You can also find information on www.redcoms.org Holy Communion

A Faith for Life

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

“The RCIA is a process designed to prepare adults for entrance into the Catholic Church by the reception of the Sacrament of Initiation” (Irish Catholic Catechism of Adults, p.565).

Through the RCIA, members of the local Church undertake the process of initiating new members who have responded to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.

For those who join the RCIA, it is a prolonged period of reflection, prayer, instruction, discernment, formation and ritual, with particular reference to Sacred Scripture and Church teaching.

The RCIA has now commenced its fifth consecutive year in the Pastoral Centre in Dundalk, drawing candidates referred from parishes of the local Pastoral area and beyond. Read more about it here RCIA 2011-2015 – Dundalk

For further information about RCIA please contact the Armagh Diocesan Pastoral Centre on 042-9336393.

 

Becoming a Catholic:
A Faith for Life provides a clear, simple and modern overview of Catholic teaching, and is the ideal starting point for those entering the Catholic faith.

This book can be found on www.redcoms.org mail-3

Confirmation Day

The Sacrament of Confirmation

The Catechetics Council of the Irish Bishops Conference have commissioned iCatholic to produced a series of videos ‘Come Holy Spirit – Preparing for Confirmation’.

In this first episode, Eleanor and Johanna focus on the Holy Spirit and the difference it makes in our lives. We encourage all parishes, parents and schools to utilize these excellent resources.

In this second episode, Eleanor and Johanna look at the seven gifts and the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit

 

In this final episode, Eleanor and Johanna look at choosing Confirmation names and sponsors and the Confirmation ceremony itself

The Worksheets to accompany these videos can be found by clicking the following links:

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Come_Holy_Spirit_Worksheet_2

Come_Holy_Spirit_Worksheet_3

Veritas have generously given open access to the Grow in Love religious education resources during the Covid 19 Pandemic.

Login Details as follows: 

Click Here to access to those resources

Email: [email protected]

Password: growinlove

An additional resource for Confirmation is produced by Redemptorist Publications.  It is written in a simple, engaging style, this colourful book is complementary to the sacramental preparation programme followed by schools or parishes.

This book can be found on www.redcoms.orgmail-1

A Bereavement Guide

A Celebration of a Life
Preparing and planning the funeral of a loved one can add to the grief and stress at a difficult time. A Celebramail-4tion of a Life is a sensitive and practical guide for those who are bereaved.

This book can be found on www.redcoms.org

 

Some resources for families to use during and after a bereavement and Wake.

 

Marriage Guide

mail-2Your Wedding: A Guide to Getting Married in the Catholic Church
A new edition of this popular marriage preparation book.  This beautifully designed book contains everything a couple needs for planning their wedding today.

 

Book can be found on www.redcoms.org

Baptism Material

The Sacrament of Baptism 

A baby’s baptism is a key event in the spiritual life of a child. This book ensures that parents, family and the parish celebrate it with great joy.

Books can be found on www.redcoms.orgmail