Season of Creation

Season of Creation

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1: 1 The ecumenical Season of Creation brings all Christians together in a common purpose to care for God’s creation and to treasure, protect and preserve the gift that He has given us for...

Aug 18

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SEE – A seasonal guide for your prayer focus

The Liturgical Year is full of many rich and diverse events, seasons and celebrations! On this page you can find resources to support staff and students in creating a prayer space that reflects the liturgical year. To encourage opportunities to encounter Jesus, these resources aim...

Aug 18

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Eastertide

Eastertide is the most celebratory and important liturgical season in the Church’s year. Following the 40 days and nights of preparation in Lent, it is focused on the Resurrection of Jesus, and reflects on the themes of new life, victory over death, and the fulfilment...

Apr 13

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Lent

Lent is a liturgical season which lasts for 40 days and nights before the celebration of Easter. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, it is a time of penance and preparation when we focus on the three pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. It is a...

Feb 16

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Christmastide

Beginning at vespers on Christmas Eve, Christmastide celebrates the Nativity of the Lord and lasts until the Baptism of the Lord. It is a season of joy and celebration to mark the first coming of Christ and the gift of His birth for all of...

Nov 28

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The Season of Advent

Advent is a season of waiting, conversion and hope. At the start of the Advent season, until the 16th December, we are waiting in expectant hope for the second coming of Christ. The readings and prayers at Mass reflect the history of God’s people as...

Nov 28

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October – The Month of the Holy Rosary

In the Liturgical Year there are two months dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God – May is the month of Mary and October is the month of the Holy Rosary. The memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated on the 7th October...

Oct 10

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Pentecost

The celebration of Pentecost marks the end of Eastertide, 50 days after Easter Sunday. It marks the birth of our Church, the moment when the disciples stepped forward on the mission that Jesus had left them by reaching out to the whole world and proclaiming...

Jun 13

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