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February 2021

  • A reply to FCJ Secondary School Bunclody

    Published 23/02/21

    Earlier this year, FCJ Secondary School Bunclody in Ireland sent us a beautiful film that they produced for Catholic Schools Week.   It was sent to us  to offer a 'mindful moment' at this challenging time.  This is our reply to them and to all our FCJ companion schools.  

     

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  • Journey with Pope Francis this Lent

    Published 17/02/21

    In his message for Lent this year, Pope Francis reminds us this is a time for renewing faith, hope and love, and explains what it means 'to experience Lent with love' in our difficult times.

    Speaking of the Lenten obligations, the Pope writes that 'Fasting involves being freed from all that weighs us down – like consumerism or an excess of information, whether true or false – in order to open the doors of our hearts to the One who comes to us, poor in all things, yet "full of grace and truth" (Jn 1:14): the Son of God our Saviour.'

    He acknowledges the present worldwide crisis: 'In these times of trouble, when everything seems fragile and uncertain, it may appear challenging to speak of hope. Yet Lent is precisely the season of hope, when we turn back to God who patiently continues to care for his creation which we have often mistreated (cf. Laudato Si', 32-33; 43-44).'

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  • Safer Internet Day

    Published 09/02/21

    2021 is the 18th Safer Internet Day with actions taking place right across the globe.  The aim of the the day is to call every member of society to join together to make the internet a safer and better place for all, and especially for children and young people.

    Safer Internet Day 2021 is celebrated globally on Tuesday 9th February 2021 with the slogan “Creating an internet we trust”, the day provides a fantastic opportunity for parents and carers to engage with their children about their digital lives. 

    To help you talk to your children about having a positive and safe time online, the UK Safer Internet Centre has created a pack for parents and carers, which you can access here.

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  • Children's Mental Health Week

    Published 01/02/21

    Watch HRH The Duchess of Cambridge's video message to mark the start of the week.

    Here are some key resources that both children and parents can access if they are struggling and need some support:

    • Every Mind Matters: There is advice and signposting on this page to help parents to support their own mental health and wellbeing. There are also resources on this page for parents to help them to provide support to their children and young people in their life.
    • Good Thinking: online support for parents can be found here. There is advice and signposting (lots of free resources) for anxiety, low mood, stress, problems with sleeping etc.
    • Specific support for BAME children and parents: Barnardo’s has a helpline which is for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic young people and families. You can find more information on this here.
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  • Racial Justice Sunday 31st January

    Published 01/02/21

    RACIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY.   This year’s Racial Justice Sunday is more important than ever. The effects of the Coronavirus pandemic, the killing of George Floyd, and the powerful message on fraternity and equality by Pope Francis in Fratelli Tutti speak of the need to actively oppose racism and pursue racial justice with renewed vigour. The theme is ‘A Time to Act’. Racial issues and inequalities were identified nationally and internationally in 2020 generating awareness, emotion and outrage. Action is needed to further the cause of racial justice but what can we do? Read reflection on the theme. There is also a message from Bishop Paul McAleenan, the Lead Bishop for Racial Justice

    https://www.cbcew.org.uk/home/events/racial-justice-sunday-2021/bishops-message-for-racial-justice-sunday-2021/

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February 2021