From the Diocesan Children’s Office

Hello from Waterford!

SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUBS: 

‘Jungle Jamboree’ is this year’s holiday club’s theme. Preparations are well on the way for some great weeks of activity and fun learning experiences through the summer months.

Last summer we considered Noah and this year will look at parables of Jesus.

SOME DATES FOR THE DIARYS:

13th-15th April, Holiday club weekend in Avoca.

12th May, Holiday Club Preparation Day, 11a.m-3p.m in Athy.

23rd June, Holiday Club Preparation Day, 11a.m-3p.m in Donoughmore.

TEACHER TRAINING:

There is Sunday School teacher training going on at parish level across the diocese, let me know if your parish would like specific training or advice on Safe guarding trust, Garda vetting etc.

We wish Tipperary parish well with their newly formed Sunday School, also Stradbally parish in Co. Waterford and Rathdowney Sunday school/club, which is up, and running again. May God guide and bless you, and all Sunday school teachers in this very important ministry to our young ones across the diocese!

SUMMER HOLIDAYS/ CAMPS:

Venture Holidayswww.cpas.org.uk.

Last month I mentioned venture holidays connected with CPAS (Church Pastoral Aid Society). These camps are all in the UK and I thought this month I would let you have some information on camps in Ireland!

SCRIPTURE UNION HOLIDAYS:

Scripture Union offers a variety of events covering a wide range of activities in an atmosphere of Christian fun, fellowship and spiritual development. There are various camps running during the summer and even at Easter. A variety of ages are catered for: young people; families; mothers and sons, father’s and daughters etc. etc. You can on surf the web for more details at www.scriptureunion.ie

CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF IRELAND GOOD NEWS CAMP  (C.E.F):

Who? Boys and Girls Aged 8-12 

When? 8th-14th July or 15th- 21st July

Where? Urglin Camp Centre, Co. Carlow.

If you would like to know more contact me, bearing in mind early bookings are wise, to avoid disappointment.

RESOURCES:

There are many resources available for Sunday School and children’s ministry generally. Do continue to contact me about these.

Isobel

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Bough Youth Club

Happy Easter to one and all, don’t eat too many Easter Eggs, keep them for the Sales Reps when they visit !! On a more serious note we reflect on our Christianity  as we travel with our church through holy week, remembering what has Jesus done for us.

FEBRUARY OUTING:

On the evening of Tuesday 20th February we set sail for Naas. It was to be a new adventure for us all as we visited the new cinema Plex in Naas. An excellent facility with a healthy number of screens each showing the very best film. Both Ruth and I questioned our giving up of time to be leaders with the Youth Club on that night, simple rule obeying is all we ask. I will say no more. Thank you to all the helpers on the night and to all the members who came. Thank you.

MARCH YOUTH SERVICE:

Baltinglass Group of Parishes held the service in St Mary’s, Baltinglass. A nice homely crowd was in attendance with a very back to basic’s service led by myself. Three hymns, one reading, Prayer, Reflection and a cuppa what the Youth Alive Youth Services are noted for. A hugh word of thanks to Dermot Finlay who lead the music, giving the more traditional hymn a modern slant. To Ruth Blake, Elizabeth Edwards and everyone who helped with the tea - well done, it was superb. A special word of thanks to Canon

McCullagh for his ever-encouraging Support.

BOUGH YOUTH CLUB MARCH MEETING:

We will have meet in Bough Hall by the time of reading but I will report all happenings next month.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Saturday 14th April (Note Date) Youth Alive Youth Service in St Columba’s Tullow at 8 p.m.

Bough Youth Club April Outing will take place during the Easter Period. Dates with leaders contact us immediately if you want information.

Saturday 5th May Youth Alive Service in St Peter’s Kiltegan at 8 p.m.

Saturday 26th May End of Year barbecue in Bough Hall at 9 p.m. Help will be needed and I will contact parents nearer to the date.

DATES TO BE ADVISED:

May Youth Service in Aghade Parish, I am delighted to be asked back to help formulate the now annual youth service in Aghade Church.

Myshall Parish Open Aired Service have invited Bough Youth Club to lead the service.

Aghowle Open Air Youth Service in July

Bough Whist Drive and Family Walk

Just a few reminders to keep the brain in action and more like a “to do” List for myself.

Both Ellen and the Revd Stella are both recovering well from each of their respective treatments/operation.

If you need any information on any of the above contact me on 087 2776282 or 087 2522947 or 053 9429171 or email ericgjdriver@yahoo.ie.

Till next month.

Eric Driver

Bough Youth Club.