Why this teen celebrates Lent – Feb 22

Brrr!!! In the wee hours of a bitingly cold Carnival Sunday morning, 17-year-old Joshua made his way home on foot from the National Panorama Finals at the Queen’s Park Savannah. Still on a high from the scintillating performance that his band had just rendered, he was glad for the chi
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‘Integrity is Freedom’ – Feb 15

Brenda continues the conversation she started last week with two young neighbours – 15-year-old Rhese and seven-year-old Mic – about ‘We Carnival’.
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Lenten Reflections

Lenten Reflections on Pope Francis’ ‘The Joy of the Gospel’. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima RC Church, Curepe. Presenter: Fr Arnold Francis. Organised by the Archdiocesan Catechetical Office – Suburban Vicariate.
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“We Carnival” – Feb 8

Once again that season is here And ‘we Carnival’ spirit is in the air. For weeks we have many a pre-Carnival event Just before we begin the season of Lent. The cultural practices and traditions of this National Festival Make it a unique celebration – ‘We Carnival!’ (Fifteen-year-old R
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What feast is this? – Feb 1

There’s a special Feast this week and the following quiz tests your knowledge about it. Let’s see how many questions you can answer correctly.
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To listen is love’s first duty – Jan 25

Have you ever fallen head over heels in love? What happens? You see in that person something that no one else sees and you desire to spend time with the person to get to know the person better. You enjoy the person’s company.
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Make a daily resolution – Jan 18

To all our Catechists, Parents and Teachers, a Blessed 2015! I recently saw a sticker on a car which read, “May you be doubly blessed in all that you wish for me.” I smiled as I had no choice but to wish the driver heavenly blessings…bad drive or not!
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Preparing for Christmas – Dec 14

“Arise, shine: for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you” (Isaiah 60: 1). During this season of Advent, as we wait for the day when the Light of the World was born, we prepare ourselves and our candidates – First Communion, Confirmation and RCIA – in signif
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Advent not another Lent – Dec 7

Advent is a period of waiting.  It comes from the word “Adventus” which means “arrival” or “coming”.  It is a period of preparation where we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Saviour Jesus. 
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Bible lessons – Nov 30

The Confirmation candidates of St Martin de Porres RC Church, Penal, and their families took part in a Bible enthronement ceremony on November 16 as part of the community’s Bible Month activities.  An effort is being made to integrate all the children who attend catechetical programme
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