St. Teresa's Primary School

We had St Teresa's Primary School for two days and it was lovely to have them, We had a chance to talk about what we need to do to be a Christian and how we need to help eachother.

 

Focus

We made a cross as a symbol of Jesus being crucified and  for how much he loves us.

Music
Shine - The reason we chose Shine is because we all need to shine once in a while
You've Got the Love - the reason we chose this song is because it is a lovely song and we have all got love.

Dear God

Please help all those who are sick in our community

Lord hear us

Poster
We chose Helping Hands becasue each of us can help others.

We chose the flame to show that the Holy Spirit is with us.

We had a wonderful group on the second day also

Focus

We made this because the sun is like the Holy Spirit and we are the world and the Holy Spirit shines on us.

Music

Shine by Take That - because we need to let our light shine and help others who need our help.
Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson - because we are going to make a change by being better people.

Dear God

We pray for the families that are homeless

thay you may guide them

Lord hear us

Dear God

We pary for the people who have died

and may they rest in peace

Lord hear us

Dear God

We pray for the sick

that you may give them strength

and help them to get better

Lord hear us

Poster

The reason we picked Let Your Light Shine is because we can shine for others

We picked the candle because it represents our Confirmation and it is an important day for us

We chose to do the letters in different colours because we are unique in our own ways

We hope everyone enjoyed their service of light on the 25th and wish you every blessing and joy on your Confirmation day.

St James' P.S.

We had a very enjoyable day with the young people in P7 from St James' Primary School. We talked about  Confirmation and what we need to do to be a good Christian.

Focus
We wrote Jesus and lit candles because Jesus is the light.

We put kites in the sky because they are special

Dear God

Please help all our families to be safe

Lord hear us

Poster

We chose to wirte Love 1 Another because it helps us to remember we have to work togeether and support neach other over the next year.

We chose the flame to show that our Confirmation is coming up.

Music

Where is the Love - we chose this because when we watch the news it is a good question to ask

You've Got a Friend in Me - we chose this because we need to be friends and help one another

St Kieran's P.S.

We had two great days with the P7 pupils of St Kieran's as part of their preparation for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. We talked about what it means to be Christian and how we can help each other by working together as a team.

Focus

We made this because, Jesus is God...
We lit the candle because it is part of the Holy Spirit...  

We made this flower because we are part of God's creation

Music
One of the classes played two beautiful tunes on their tin whistles for the prayer service - well done
Hero - we played this song because we can be a hero for eachother
Reach - we played this song because it is important to reach for our goals

Scripture - You are the light of the world - let your light shine

Dear God
Please play for the people who are suffering from starvation and those who are homeless.
Pray for everyone who are sick or dying
Thank you,
Amen

Dear God
Hear my prayer for world peace and help those who are being affected by war,
whose family have died during war or have been badly injured  in war.
Amen

Dear God
Pray for all of the sick in the world and people who are fighting cancer
Amen

RAINBOW STORY - this shows how important it is allow other people to shine and also how important it is to work as a team 

We wish you every blessing for the year ahead

St. Aidan's C.B.P.S.

Our first group of 2011 were the P7 pupils of St. Aidan's. What a lovely way to start the year.  The boys are looking forward to their Confirmation on the 4th March and we had a bit of discussion about what they can do in the meantime to prepare for the occasion.  We talked about some of the big challenges that Christianity asks of us, like forgiveness, which is so difficult at times! 

The boys prepared a beautiful Liturgy and hopefully you will enjoy reading the prayers and the reasons they have for their choice of music and focus, as well as looking at the photos which show how much thought they put into this lovely celebration of their Retreat Day.  Enjoy...

Focus
We wrote the word PEACE, because as Christians we want to live in peace with everyone.

The boys made the PEACE sign out out their paper hands

Music
Castles in the Sky - Ian Van Dal: We chose this because it makes you think about your life. 
You've got the Love - Florence and the Machine: We chose this because it means we can always rely on God's love.

Dear God

Look after me and everyone else in the world.

Help the poor people with all their needs.

Amen

Dear God,

Could you please help people to stop killing each other,

because people are dying for nothing.

I want that to stop because I don't like people dying.

God, you are the best and everyone can trust you,

so I trust you.

Amen

Dear God,

Please bless all those who are sick

and bless all those who are caring for them

Amen

We wish the P7 pupils every blessing for their Confirmation and we hope they will be a light to others in the world.