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CBS The Green students at Céiliúradh na nÓg in The Brandon Hotel on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
OVER 230 post-primary students from across the Diocese of Kerry gathered together for a celebration day in the Brandon Hotel, Tralee on Wednesday.
All post-primary schools in the Diocese of Kerry were invited to participate in ‘Ceiliúradh na nÓg.’ The purpose of this initiative is to develop the faith life of Transition and Fifth year students. This was achieved through school or parish based initiatives.
Ceiliúradh na nOg forms part of a comprehensive approach to Youth Ministry initiated by the Diocese of Kerry. It is coordinated by the Diocesan Advisor in collaboration with the principals, teachers, chaplains and students of the diocesan Post-Primary schools.
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Anne O’Donnell with students at Meditative Movement and Dance Workshop at Céiliúradh na nÓg in The Brandon Hotel on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
For the academic year 2017-2018, the programme was carried out through a number of stages.
The students actively participated in a faith-based programme of exploration, action and reflection. Some schools choose a parish outreach programme such as visiting a nursing home, getting involved with parish liturgy groups or helping the elderly.
Some schools choose to partake in school centred projects, for example, preparing school liturgies throughout the year or helping organise the school choir for various liturgical events.
Mr. Jonny Sommerville, founder of the NUA programme for senior cycle R.E., was the guest speaker for the event. Jonny is a Dublin native and has worked for more than ten years in Irish schools and churches across denominations.
Students presented a three minute presentation on their project and were interviewed by Deirdre Walsh of Radio Kerry. Later they were presented with a certificate of participation by Bishop Ray Browne.
The day also included a number of faith based workshops to include presentations by Scala Retreats in Cork, input from Trócaire and the World Meeting of Families Team.
There was sessions on Christian Meditation and Siamsa Tire worked with the students on dance and drama. The Kerry Diocesan Youth Service and Mr. Tommy Moloney facilitated fun workshops in the afternoon.
This event is organised by Tomás Kenny, Post-Primary Diocesan Advisor for Religious Education. Scroll down for photos…
Presentation Castleisland students Ida Steininger, Dana Scherz, Rosie Scanlon and Moya Sheehan at Céiliúradh na nÓg in The Brandon Hotel on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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At Laura Lee Curtin’s Faith and Drama Workshop were students from Mercy Mounthawk, St Brigid’s Killarney, Killorglin Community College, St Michael’s Listowel and Boherbue Comprehensive at Céiliúradh na nÓg in The Brandon Hotel on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mercy Mounthawk students Joe Hanafin, Niamh Ferris, Carl Fitzgibbon, Luke O’Carroll and Riadh O’Sullivan at Céiliúradh na nÓg in The Brandon Hotel on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Students at the Expression of Spirituality Through Music Workshop by Samuel at Céiliúradh na nÓg in The Brandon Hotel on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Students at Stephen Farley’s Catholic Social Teaching Workshop at Céiliúradh na nÓg in The Brandon Hotel on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
