\u2018The Lord has truly risen, alleluia\u2019 (Invitatory antiphon)<\/p>\n
\u2018LAUDATO SI\u2019 WEEK 16-24 MAY 2020\u2026 \u2018EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED\u2019<\/p>\n
In our culture when a young person receives the Sacrament of Confirmation, there is an emphasis on gifts and celebration. And rightly so. In addition to material gifts, there are spiritual gifts given. The spiritual joy bestowed in the Sacrament of Confirmation comes from receiving the sevenfold gift, given by the Holy Spirit. This sevenfold gift is precious because the Giver, the Holy Spirit desires to enkindle the fire of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness and self-control in one\u2019s heart. A person who receives the Sacrament of Confirmation is a witness to Jesus and his love.<\/p>\n
The Gospel proclaimed at Mass today (Jn 15:26-16:4) can be heard via webcam or read from the New Testament. Jesus tells the apostles in this second farewell discourse that he will send them the Spirit of truth from the Father. The Spirit is a witness to Jesus. Furthermore, the apostles will be witnesses to Jesus because they have been with him from the beginning. The Spirit will remain with them always even in the challenges of life, when their faith is ridiculed or when they meet with opposition. Jesus wants them to remember that the Holy Spirit will be always with them.<\/p>\n
The Holy Spirit, the third person of the Blessed Trinity helps and guides the disciples to remember Jesus\u2019 way of love. Prayer and reflection keep the Holy Spirit alive in our hearts.<\/p>\n
During this time, the Holy Spirit prompts the people of the world to celebrate \u2018Laudato Si\u2019\u2019 week so we can hope \u2018for a better world to come tomorrow.\u2019<\/p>\n
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LAUDATO SI\u2019 WEEK (16-24 MAY, 2020)<\/p>\n
This is the third day, 18 May 2020, of Laudato Si\u2019 week, to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis\u2019 encyclical on care for our common home. The theme of the week is \u201ceverything is connected.\u201d During the week, Catholics everywhere are invited to reflect and pray for action. Resources are provided to help this preparation for action from 16-24 May 2020.<\/p>\n
Work and study continue through participation in these online programmes. What is learned and acted on will be celebrated during the season of Creation, when Pope Francis invites Catholics to pray for our common home. The week connects the home, school, parish and the generations internationally.<\/p>\n
Participation in this dedicated week to Laudato Si\u2019 Week, enables the entire population, especially those most at risk from climate injustices to hope \u2018for a better world to come tomorrow.\u2019<\/p>\n
\u201cLAUDATO SI\u2019 AND THE CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL AND PRIMARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CURRICULUM FOR IRELAND\u201d (2015).<\/p>\n
The idea of including Pope Francis\u2019 encyclical \u201cLaudato Si\u2019\u201d into the Grow in Love programme helps the home\/parish\/school to understand the \u2018Ecological Perspective\u2019 informing \u2018curriculum approach to content, the development of skills and the appreciation of values.\u2019 (The Catholic Preschool and Primary Religious Education Curriculum for Ireland 2015, (CPPRECI)).<\/p>\n
Children are taught from the Grow in Love programme, which follows the spiral curriculum of the Catholic Preschool and Primary Religious Education Curriculum for Ireland (2015), about the \u2018unique and special place of God\u2019s creation, the interconnection of all creation and are encouraged to develop affection, and care for all creation as a manifestation of the divine. They are taught to contemplate and respect the earth in all its complexity and beauty. The Celtic tradition of respect for God\u2019s creation is woven into the curriculum at every level. A Christian ecological worldview criticises patterns of consumption that relate to ecological degradation. Children are enabled to understand the concept of eco-sin and to develop an ecological conscience which calls for prophetic challenges to forces destroying the earth. (CPPRECI, p.24).<\/p>\n
Given that Grow in Love is designed to be used at home and in the school, it provides links with the parish community. Families are encouraged to teach their child about the faith they chose for them in Baptism, and continue to pass on every day. The role of parents and families in preparing children for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of Eucharist is vital. Parents are invited to teach children about their faith in a way and in a context that is real and meaningful. With the support of the school and the parish community, it is hoped that parents\/guardian will accompany their child as they \u2018grow in love\u2019 of God and one another. (Grow in Love, Children\u2019s Book).<\/p>\n
As children are formed in their faith \u2018they develop the Christian virtue of a sense of wonder and reverence for God\u2019s creation. They appreciate their dignity and worth as created and loved by God.\u2019<\/p>\n
All of creation reveals God\u2019s glory. Pope Francis says, \u2018Our insistence that each human being is an image of God should not make us overlook the fact that each creature has its own purpose. None is superfluous. The entire material universe speaks of God\u2019s love, his boundless affection for us. Soil, water, mountains: everything is, as it were, a caress of God.\u2019 (Laudato Si\u2019, 84).<\/p>\n
The care of the earth takes a prominent place in the curriculum and this is reflected in Grow in Love. The CPPRECI states that, \u2018In the Catholic school, ecological respect and concern are rooted in a scripturally-based theology of creation and related ethical considerations. God creates and gives us the gift of creation to care for and celebrate, and the Christian hope for the final renewal for all creation at the end of time encourages our commitment to cultivate and care for the earth (CCC 1042)’.<\/p>\n
So this week, as the Church honours the fifth anniversary of Laudato Si\u2019, the children are enabled to grow in familiarity with the teaching of Pope Francis through Grow in Love. With the spiral curriculum, the work of one class level is built on a previous class level, so the Christian Morality Strand with Strand Units, \u2018Human Dignity\u2019, \u2018Social Teaching of the Church\u2018 and \u2018RSE in a Christian Context\u2019 are built and taught on a solid foundation.<\/p>\n
\u2018LAUDATO SI\u2019\u201d AND THE GROW IN LOVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMME<\/p>\n
Further to the content taught in Junior Infants\/P1 and Senior Infants\/P2, in FIRST CLASS\/P3 children are encouraged to wonder at the great mystery of Creation and the gifts given by God to God\u2019s people. A sense of wonder, a spirit of gratitude and a readiness to praise and thank God are fostered.<\/p>\n
In Laudato Si\u2019 Pope Francis\u2019 reminds us that to care for every aspect of creation and of our environment is our duty as Christians, \u2018 Living our vocation to be protectors of God\u2019s handiwork is essential to a life of virtue; it is not an optional or a secondary aspect of our Christian experience.\u2019 (LS, 217).\u2019<\/p>\n
Grow in Love FIRST CLASS\/P3, invites the children to tell the story of Creation (Gn 1:1-25) in their own words; seek through engaging in a concrete experience to understand how God made the world from nothing but love; and to consider their response to God\u2019s Creation. God created people in God\u2019s image and likeness-to be good, kind and loving. God created people to take care of the gifts of Creation.<\/p>\n
Children grow in their understanding of human dignity, as they hear how St Th\u00e9r\u00e8se of Lisieux lived according to the \u2018little way\u2019. This meant that when she did the ordinary things in life she did them with an extraordinary love. Children appreciate that they too can do great things with love and they can ask Th\u00e9r\u00e8se of Lisieux to help them.<\/p>\n
They also are taught that when St Patrick lit the paschal fire on the Hill of Slane light was brought to those in darkness. St Patrick taught the people about God and helped them grow in faith. Fire is one of the symbols of the Holy Spirit. It symbolises an energy that is transformative. The children read the Story of Pentecost (Acts of the Apostles 2:1-12).<\/p>\n
Children are encouraged to nourish their faith and have an active love for their neighbour through prayer and reading Sacred Scripture, making the world a better place and supporting Tr\u00f3caire, the Society of Missionary Children and other charities. They learn that by their goodness and love, they can care for our common home. The Holy Spirit will help them.<\/p>\n
Resources are available including a Children\u2019s Grow in Love e-book on the VERITAS Grow in Love website to support this this Christian Strand.<\/p>\n
Logon: www.veritas.ie<\/p>\n
Email: trial@growinlove<\/p>\n
Password: growinlove<\/p>\n
The following RESOURCES, for FIRST CLASS\/P3 may be helpful, in addition to the resources and online activities for Junior Infants\/P1 and Senior Infants\/P2: \u2018A Poster on \u2018St Th\u00e9r\u00e8se of Lisieux \u2019; Videos on \u2018What is Your Favourite Animal?\u2019, \u2018Creation Story, from Genesis:1,2\u2019 \u2018 Colour Your World With Kindness\u2019, \u2018St Th\u00e9r\u00e8se of Lisieux \u2019, \u2018Acts of Kindness\u2019, \u2018St Patrick\u2019s Day Parades\u2019; Slide show on \u2018Doing Little things with Love\u2019 , \u2018 St Th\u00e9r\u00e8se of Lisieux\u2019, \u2018The Life of St Patrick\u2019 \u2018St Patrick\u2019s Fire\u2019 Colouring pages on \u2018Creation\u2019, and \u2018St Th\u00e9r\u00e8se of Lisieux\u2019, and St Patrick , ; and a Power point on \u2018The Beauty of God\u2019s Creation\u2019; Online Interactive Activity on \u2018We Can Care For Our World\u2019.<\/p>\n
SONGS from Grow in Love related to the theme of Creation in FIRST CLASS\/P3, in addition to those taught in Junior Infants\/P1 and Senior Infants\/P2: \u2018When Creation Was Begun\u2019, \u2018Grow in Love\u2019, \u2018Quiet and Still\u2019, \u2018Baptism Song\u2019, , \u2018When Jesus was a Boy\u2019, \u2018Jesus Loves Children\u2019, \u2018Circle of Friends\u2019, \u2018Psalm 23\u2019, \u2018Alleluia, Alleluia, give thanks\u2019 , Christ Be Beside Me\u2019, \u2018The Spirit of God is Upon Us\u2019, Gifts From God\u2019, and \u2018This Little Light of Mine\u2019 and Reflective Music.<\/p>\n
PRAY with Grow in Love\/I nGr\u00e1 D\u00e9<\/p>\n
SIGN OF THE CROSS<\/p>\n
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.<\/p>\n
COMHARTHA NA CROISE<\/p>\n
In ainm an Athar, agus an Mhic agus an Spioraid Naoimh. \u00c1im\u00e9an.<\/p>\n
PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT<\/p>\n
Holy Spirit, I want to do what is right. Help me.<\/p>\n
Holy Spirt, I want to live like Jesus.<\/p>\n
Guide me.<\/p>\n
Holy Spirit, I want to pray like Jesus.<\/p>\n
Teach me.<\/p>\n
PAIDIR CHUIG AN SPIORAD NAOMH<\/p>\n
A Spioraid Naomh, ba mhaith liom an rud ceart a dh\u00e9anamh.<\/p>\n
Cabhraigh liom.<\/p>\n
A Spioraid Naomh, ba mhaith liom maireacht\u00e1il mar a mhair \u00cdosa.<\/p>\n
Treoraigh m\u00e9.<\/p>\n
A Spioraid Naoimh, ba mhaith liom<\/p>\n
gu\u00ed mar a ghuigh \u00cdosa. M\u00fain dom \u00e9.<\/p>\n
CARE FOR THE EARTH<\/p>\n
God our Creator, you have given us<\/p>\n
the earth, and the sky and the seas.<\/p>\n
Show us how to care for the earth, not<\/p>\n
just for today but for ages to come.<\/p>\n
Let no plan or work of ours damage<\/p>\n
or destroy the beauty of your creation.<\/p>\n
Send forth your Spirit to direct us to<\/p>\n
care for the earth and all creation. Amen.<\/p>\n
C\u00daRAM DON DOMHAN<\/p>\n
A Dhia \u00e1r gCruthaitheoir, thug t\u00fa an<\/p>\n
talamh, an sp\u00e9ir agus na farraig\u00ed d\u00fainn.<\/p>\n
Taispe\u00e1in d\u00fainn conas aire a thabhairt<\/p>\n
don domhan, n\u00ed hamh\u00e1in don l at\u00e1 inniu ann,<\/p>\n
ach do na haoiseanna at\u00e1<\/p>\n
le teacht freisin.<\/p>\n
N\u00e1 milleadh aon phlean n\u00e1 obair<\/p>\n
againne \u00e1illeacht do chruthithe.<\/p>\n
Seol do Spioraid chugainn chun<\/p>\n
cabhr\u00fa linn aire a thabhairt don<\/p>\n
domhan agus don chruth\u00fa ar fad.<\/p>\n
\u2018God has given us new birth as his sons and daughters, by raising Jesus Christ from the dead, so we have a sure hope and the promise of an inheritance that will never perish alleluia.\u2019 (Benedictus antiphon)<\/p>\n
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\u2018The Spirit of truth who comes from the Father will be my witness. And you also will be my witnesses, alleluia\u2019 (Magnificat antiphon).<\/p>\n
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\u2018Praise him with dance and tambourines; praise him with pipes and strings.\u2019 (Psalm 149:2).<\/p>\n
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\u201cEverything is connected. Concern for the environment thus needs to be joined to a sincere love for our fellow human beings and an unwavering commitment to resolving the problems of society.\u201d (Laudato Si\u2019,91)<\/p>\n
Sr Anne Neylon<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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