During Lent, three online talks on the topic of Parish Ministry will be held. This is organised by the Clogher Diocese in Dialogue group as part of that ongoing process.

Wednesday 24th February

Julie Kavanagh (Kildare & Leighlin Diocese) on the link between Baptism and ministry in parish.

Wednesday 10th March

Dr. Gareth Byrne (Mater Dei Centre of Catholic Education, DCU) on reimagining the link between school and parish today.

Wednesday 24th March (Feast of Saint Macartan)

Lay people involved in a range of ministries from across the diocese: how they come to be there; what they do; and the importance of their ministry to the parish.

Each talk will begin at 7.30pm, and will last approximately 40-45 minutes (including a moment for prayer and opportunity for discussion). These talks will be accessible online, via the Diocese of Clogher Facebook page and on the homepage of the diocesan website.

As part of our diocesan journey through Lent towards the celebration of Holy Week and the Easter Triduum, we will be compiling a Diocesan Way of the Cross. This liturgy will be livestreamed on Friday 26th March at 7.30pm via the Diocese of Clogher Facebook page and on the homepage of www.clogherdiocese.ie. This lay led liturgy will be recorded throughout Lent, in Churches across all seven Pastoral Areas of the diocese, featuring two stations from each. 

Ash Wednesday Prayer Service for Families

*parts of this service can be used throughout Lent for prayer and reflection

An Act of Spiritual Communion in Lent

Provided by the Diocesan Liturgy Commission

Trócaire

A collection of resources designed for use in Parish – including a Stations of the Cross liturgy and a resource exploring the Sunday Gospels with children. These resources can also be used for personal prayer and reflection during Lent.

World Missions Ireland

Free resources to use with children during Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.

Look To Him and Be Radiant

Ideas for children: music, videos, art projects, and colouring pages.

Knowing Jesus: Lent Online Retreat 2021

Organised by the Ignatian Spirituality Centre, Glasgow

“Walk with us through Lent and Easter and really come to understand and love Jesus. We will ponder Gospel stories, reflect on their meaning and see how startlingly relevant Jesus is to living a truly human life in the 21st Century.”

Liturgy Notes for Ash Wednesday

Provided by the Diocesan Liturgy Commission                                                  

Suggested Hymns for use during Lent

Provided by the Diocesan Liturgy Commission

An Act of Spiritual Communion in Lent

Provided by the Diocesan Liturgy Commission