Our relationship with God

Shining with hope: Questions and activities

Laura Kings 12 June 2025

These teacher’s notes explore how hope, optimism, joy, emotional honesty and resilience shape young people’s faith and actions. Drawing on contemporary reflections and the scriptural metaphor of light, the notes invite students to live out their Catholic faith through service, courage and love.

Stories of the Ascension – questions and activities

Laura Kings 5 June 2025 EH

These questions and activities take a creative look to help students empathise with Christians after the Ascension.

A traveller's tale

Thalia Kurniawan 5 June 2025 EH

The stories of Jesus’ death and miracles provide plenty of fodder for gossip.

Sneaky Jesus playlist – Songs of renewal

Sophie McMahon 24 May 2025

These songs of renewal and restoration remind us of a promising future and the strength we gain from hardships.

Families blog – Fast and furious

Kate Moriarty 24 May 2025

When it comes to fitting Church services into secular life, timing is everything.

Families blog – Statement of truth

Ann Rennie 24 May 2025

We are defined by our beliefs and how we live out those beliefs in our words and actions, personally and in community.

Eastertide events and symbols – questions and activities

Laura Kings 22 May 2025 EH

Support students to understand the Easter season, the role of Jesus and the Spirit, how the season relates to the sacrament of Confirmation and how it is celebrated in the Parish.

Why does the Resurrection matter? Questions and activities

Laura Kings 15 May 2025 EH

Explore the key events of the Resurrection and the disciples’ responses. Reflect on how their journey from fear to faith can deepen our understanding of what it means to live as Christians today.