Catechist Resources

Jesuit communities across Britain are offering a wide range of opportunities to help people deepen their prayer and prepare for Easter. From residential retreats and daily online reflections to parish initiatives and Lent appeals, there are many ways to engage more intentionally with this sacred season. Here's what's taking place in the weeks ahead: IN PERSON RETREATS St Beuno's Jesuit Spiritualit... Read More

Anne O'Connor, from the National Justice and Peace Network (NJPN) has sent the following catechetical resources for Lent today. They include a new Stations of the Cross for Young People suitable for schools, youth groups and Confirmation as well as a Stations of the Cross for parish use. There's a four page A4 sheet with reflections and prayers from the start of Lent up to Holy Week plus an update... Read More

Deacon Mark Paine has written two free resources for children and young people with Autism. For RE teachers and Catechists who have no experience or specialist knowledge of Autism and related neurological differences with practical advice, along with the theological and doctrinal basis for this. They draw on current best practice in inclusive and adaptive religious education and catechesis. With ... Read More

Bishops Peter Brignall and Richard Moth have both praised a new resource produced by the Bishops' Conference and the God Who Speaks, Turning Tables, which helps Catholics use Scripture and their faith to inspire effective social justice action. Bishop Brignall said that God calls all of us to care for others, and that the new resource can help Catholics take action in line with the Gospel. He said... Read More

Fleur Dorrell, Biblical Apostolate Manager at the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales, sends Christmastide and New Year greetings to ICN readers, with some beautiful resources, texts, poetry, art, posters and other materials for parishes, families and schools: See Links below: Top Ten Nativity Paintings - https://www.godwhospeaks.uk/top-ten-nativity-animal-paintings/ Poems for the... Read More

CAFOD Our online Advent calendar 2024 of daily prayer and reflection offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, pray and take action as we prepare for Christmas with CAFOD'S global family. The daily emails end on Christmas Day. This email subscription also auto-renews for succeeding Advent seasons, but you can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up for daily reflections straight to your inbox: https://ca... Read More

On the day that the new Lectionary comes into use, the Catholic Bishops' Conference and Bible Society have published a creative new Lectionary and Scripture Formation Resource. Designed by Fleur Dorrell, the resource is intended for all Liturgical Ministers, formators, leaders, catechists and teachers in schools, communities and parishes. It provides a range of practical ideas to: - Develop a deep... Read More

The Archdiocese of Southwark will be holding two RCIA formation days this week for clergy and laypeople. On Friday 28th June there is a day aimed at clergy (including deacons) which includes lunch. There is a more general day open to all on Saturday 29th June. Both will take place at the Amigo Hall Southwark. Even if people are not directly involved with RCIA they will be really useful formation ... Read More

With Lent 2024 nearly upon us - we've brought you a selection of new resources - from books, to apps, online series, email reflections and activities to choose from - listed here in alphabetical order. (If you'd like to suggest any more please let us know.) Act on Poverty A new 'Act of Poverty' course, for use in Lent or later in 2024, has been produced by CAFOD, Christian Aid, Church Action on Po... Read More

Clifton Diocese in partnership with 'Light of Truth' are offering a five-week course on how we talk about our Catholic Faith with other adults, young people and children - do join us if you can. Subjects covered include: How to talk about God - April 20 How to talk about Jesus Christ - April 27 How to talk about Salvation (and the problem of evil) - May 4 How to talk about the human person - May... Read More

Enlarging the Space of our Tent': Small Group Faith-sharing Resource This Lent 2023 booklet was written by Fr Dominic Robinson SJ and Colette Joyce from the Westminster Justice and Peace Commission for the Agency for Evangelisation. The resource consists of five 60-90 minute sessions, each focusing on a theme covered by Justice and Peace, including poverty and homelessness, racial justice, care o... Read More

After months of writing, film and editing, CJM has rolled out the first part of the first module of Teach us to Pray - a series of video courses on different aspects of prayer and liturgy in the context of a Catholic school. This accessible and practical resource draws on more than 25 years of experience working with young people to bring the liturgy to life, while staying deeply rooted in the tra... Read More

Ellen Teague has compiled this list of Advent resources, retreats and talks. The ICN Listings page is updated each day - so please also check there for information about further events for Advent. Caritas Westminster Advent Giving Calendar Readers can download it from here: https://www.caritaswestminster.org.uk/caritas-food-collective-918.php#AGC This is a reverse Advent calendar, and encourages ... Read More

Praying the Hours The Second Vatican Council made the Liturgy of the Hours accessible to all the Baptised. The priestly people, anointed in Baptism, pray to the Father through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. In recent times new ways of praying the Hours have been given to us, through digital resources, especially valued in time of pandemic. This conversation between Fr Adrian Gra... Read More