By all accounts the 6th years greatly enjoyed and had a very positive reaction to the retreat in Emmaus on Monday 14th. Here are a few photos that show some of the seniors in great form. (Apologies if you don’t appear here, but either the camera or the photographer had a faulty moment and a [...]
In order to remember those souls of those who have passed, the College is having a prayer service on Monday 14th November at 6.45pm in the College Chapel. We will pray in particular for those who had any connection to the College – such as members of the Franciscan Community, teachers, students from past times, [...]
Third years, it is time to start preparing for the Term 1 Exams. They are just around the corner now and will be held during the week of November 21st. The Religion exam will be one hour long. The topics that you need to cover for the test are: Chapter 19 – The World of Ritual [...]
Second years, it is time to start preparing for the Term 1 Exams. They are just around the corner now and will be held during the week of November 21st. The Religion exam will be one hour long. The topics that you need to cover for the test are: Chapter 6 – Evidence about Jesus [...]
Below is the official website for the community of Taizé. Please take a look at it. It has a lot of useful information for both Junior and Leaving Certificate religion, as well as for anyone thinking of having a Taizé ceremony in their school. More on Taizé to follow soon. http://www.taize.fr/
As part of the Junior Cert Religion Syllabus, all third years will be visiting the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland. In addition to the foundations of Christianity, Christian Communities of Faith, the Expression of Faith and the Moral Challenge, the study of other Major World Religions is part of the course. Therefore, having studied Islam [...]
Hello third years, I hope you are all researching as much as possible for your Junior Cert Religion Project. Here is a reminder of the titles you can choose from: 1. Communities of Faith: A case study on how one community of faith today is addressing both the needs of individuals and the needs [...]
“Come away by yourself and rest awhile.” Mark 6:31 6th Years, your retreat is just around the corner. It is a well-needed opportunity to take a break from the hectic pace and the relentless demands of life as a Leaving Cert student. The aim of the retreat is to create a friendly and relaxed atmosphere [...]
“Tuesdays With Morrie” is the story of Mitch Albom’s relationship with his college professor, Morrie Schwartz. Mitch had not been in touch with Morrie for 16 years. One night while watching TV Mitch was surprised to see his old college professor being interviewed byTed Koppel on the “Nightline” programme about what it was like to [...]
November is a month when Catholics remember the dead. In the ninth century, the Church officially designated Nov 1st as All Saints’ Day – a celebration commemorating all saints (people who we are sure are in heaven). It is a holy day of obligation so Catholics attend Mass on this day. November 2nd is All [...]
