Project 35:35 Winners Revealed: July 10

10th July 2020Michael McGeary

During lockdown, NPCAT’s Project 35:35 competition asked the question “Is God working?” and invited members of our community to send in their responses through art, music, dance or words.

We had some fantastic entries and the judges had to make some tough decisions to decide who the winners would be.

CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME OF THE ENTRIES IN OUR ONLINE GALLERY

The competition was inspired by the words of chapter 35 verse 35 in the Book of Exodus, which tells how God delivered the Israelites from slavery.

The people were called upon to use their gifts to adorn the tabernacle that was built as a pace of worship before they reached the Promised Land.

He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and weavers—all of them skilled workers and designers – Exodus 35:35

Here are our winners…

HERE ARE OUR WINNERS

 

Family Prayer Sheet For The 15th Sunday Of The Year: July 10

10th July 2020Michael McGeary

NPCAT lead lay chaplain Angela O’Brien is putting together weekly prayer sheets to help families pray together while we’re unable to go to Mass.

We hope you’ll be able to use the activities to help both children and adults grow in faith at this time.

This week’s sheet includes reflections on this weekend’s readings and activities.

NPCAT Prayer Sheet for the 15th Sunday of the Year

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14th Sunday Of The Year Prayer Sheet: July 3

3rd July 2020Michael McGeary

Our lead lay chaplain Angela O’Brien is putting together weekly prayer sheets to help families pray together while we’re unable to go to Mass.

We hope you’ll be able to use the activities to help both children and adults grow in faith at this time.

This week’s sheet includes reflections on this weekend’s readings and activities.

14TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR PRAYER SHEET 

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How Schools Are Working To Ensure Safety: July 3

3rd July 2020Michael McGeary

The Department for Education has released some useful resources including two videos to reassure parents and carers about measures schools are taking to ensure the safety of their children.

These resources have been created as part of the government’s “Stay Alert” campaign, which will also involve radio and online ads.

Click here to view information leaflets

Click here to view the film for primary school pupils, parents and carers

Click here to view the film for secondary school pupils, parents and carers

 

Family Prayer Sheet For Feast Of SS Peter & Paul: June 26

26th June 2020Michael McGeary

Our lead lay chaplain Angela O’Brien is putting together weekly prayer sheets to help families pray together while we’re unable to go to Mass.

We hope you’ll be able to use the activities to help both children and adults grow in faith at this time.

This week’s sheet includes reflections on this weekend’s readings and activities.

FAMILY PRAYER SHEET FOR THE FEAST OF SS PETER & PAUL

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Artistic St Bernadette’s Children Send Out Message Of Hope

10th June 2020Michael McGeary

Residents have praised St Bernadette’s Primary School in Nunthorpe after staff and pupils created a colourful “Wall of Hope” to cheer them up during these challenging times.

The vibrant artwork displayed on the railings at the front of school showcases children’s hopes and dreams for the future and includes prayers for loved ones and letters to the community.

Staff also supported children in designing posters of appreciation for all key workers.

“We wanted our local community to know we were thinking of them, so staff initially designed some rainbows and messages to let them know we cared,” said headteacher Paul Conway.

“It was so favourably received by passing residents and people who phoned in that staff felt invigorated to expand the work and engaged children at school and at home in a variety of projects.

“Our school values include being loving, respectful, determined and positive and so we are proud to be serving and supporting our community in whatever way we can.

“It has been so heartening to see how our local, parish and school community can walk hand in hand through this crisis. We have significant difficulties ahead, but I have no doubt that together, we will continue to rise to the challenge.

“We will continue to provide hope for everyone in our care and try to inspire and encourage people at this difficult time. We are all one community and together we will emerge from this stronger than ever.

“If you are safely able to pass St Bernadette’s on your daily exercise, please visit our Wall of Hope and see the work for yourselves.”

Family Prayer Sheet For Trinity Sunday: June 7 2020

7th June 2020Michael McGeary

Our lead lay chaplain Angela O’Brien is putting together weekly prayer sheets to help families pray together while we’re unable to go to Mass.

We hope you’ll be able to use the activities to help both children and adults grow in faith at this time.

This week’s sheet includes reflections on the Feast of Pentecost.

FAMILY PRAYER SHEET FOR TRINITY SUNDAY

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Family Prayers For The Seventh Week Of Easter: May 22

22nd May 2020Michael McGeary

Our lead lay chaplain Angela O’Brien is putting together weekly prayer sheets to help families pray together while we’re unable to go to Mass.

We hope you’ll be able to use the activities to help both children and adults grow in faith at this time.

This week’s sheet includes reflections on the Feast of the Ascension.

Ascension and Seventh Week of Easter Prayer Sheet

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