Celebrating a Synod means walking on the same road, walking together. Let us look at Jesus. First, he encounters the rich man on the road; he then listens to his questions, and finally he helps him discern what he must do to inherit eternal life. Encounter, listen and discern. I would like to reflect on these three verbs that characterize the Synod..”
Pope Francis, Homily- Opening of the Synodal Pathway
10th October 2021
For Catholic Education Week 2022, resources are provided to support schools and parishes to address the theme: “Communion, Participation, Mission”. While these can be used throughout Catholic Education Week itself, many can be used at other times throughout the school year, leading to a deeper understanding of the theme.
Resources for use in schools
Organised for “Primary” and “Secondary”, various learning activities are outlined with links to specific resources to support these. Teachers can select and adapt the suggested Learning Activities for each sector to meet the needs of pupils at various stages. Some background reading materials are suggested for teachers.
Click on the links below to access materials:
Assemblies
Primary schools – Early and First Level
Primary Schools – 2nd Level
Secondary School – BGE
Secondary School – Senior Phase
Daily prayers for secondary schools
Teacher Prayer Service
Prayer Breakfast poster
Prayer Breakfast planning tool
Prayer Breakfast Flyer editable for schools
Novena to St Margaret of Scotland
Resources for use in Parishes
Intercessory Prayers,
Speaker Notes,
Sermon materials for Sunday Mass will be provided.
Resources for use by Parents
Some of the materials provided for Primary and Secondary school learning activities could be used in the family setting.
Catholic Education Week Prayer
for a SWAY version of the CEW prayer
CEW Prayer final
