Copy and paste the link below into google for an explanation of what Divine Mercy Sunday is all about in easy to read language! The document is called ‘Divine Mercy for your family’.
http://www.divinemercyforyouth.org/s/DIVINE-MERCY-FAMILY-BOOK-YOU-ARE-LOVED.pdf
*Divine Mercy Sunday craft activity* Click below for a free craft activity to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday tomorrow! https://www.catholicicing.com/divine-mercy-jesus-craft/
Sr Clare Crockett, born in 1982 in Derry, lived a typical teenage life until she had a conversion experience. She then joined a religious order and put her talents to the service of the poor. She always retained her sense of fun and love for life.
Below is a link to a documentary about her life, well worth watching with any teenagers in your house, as she is so easy to relate to!
Yesterday was the 4th anniversary of her passing.
https://youtu.be/-0LKZm2BqZo
It's the feast of St Bernadette of Lourdes today. The classic film 'The Song of Bernadette' about her life and the apparitions at Lourdes is available to watch for free on YouTube https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=wLKFAKIfn-w#menu
The Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre have created a 50 day challenge to help children live and celebrate the 50 days of Easter. There is an explanation booklet, prayer, ideas for the 50 days and record sheet available at: https://catecheticalcentre.org/primary-school-resources/celebrating-easter-fifty-days-of-easter-fifty-acts-of-love/