Initial enquiries must be made directly to schools.
Once again, our lay lead chaplain Angela O’Brien has put together some resources to help families celebrate this weekend’s Mass together.
It includes activities and reflections.
The Diocese of Middlesbrough has compiled a list of resources available to families who may be suffering hardship during the summer holidays.
The details have been put together by Middlesbrough Caritas, an umbrella grouping of people involved in social outreach within our diocesan family.
“These are challenging and unique times for us all, not least for our families and diocesan schools,” said Canon John Lumley, Episcopal Vicar for Missionary Discipleship.
“Given the threat of steadily increasing rates of unemployment and poverty in the country, especially perhaps as the government reduces the furlough scheme in the weeks ahead, it is likely that many families will experience loss of income and poverty – some of them for the very first time.
“With this in mind, we have prepared this list of organisations to which the parents of our school children might turn if they are in need. It is by no means exhaustive, but it is a start and may be of use to some families over the summer months. You may be able to share this information with families and friends, should they fall into difficulty.”
The link below contains details about help available within the NPCAT area.
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…
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.
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.
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
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.
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 today’s readings.
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.”
