October 2014

Dear Religious Education Teachers,

We hope this newsletter finds you well and that you are well settled into the new school year. This month's ezine offers classroom resources that you can use during the month of October. If you have any suggestions, or would like further information on our products and services for post-primary schools, please feel free to contact Pamela McLoughlin at [email protected].

In the Classroom

Try some of these activities in your classroom during October.

Climate Change

Watch this fascinating movie, Disruption, about the largest climate march in history.

Gandhi - The Philosophy of Nonviolence

Gandhi's birthday is 2 October. On that day, watch this brief documentary which describes the development of his philosophy of nonviolence.

St Francis of Assisi

The Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi is celebrated on 4 October. Watch this CCTN production on the life of St Francis of Assisi.

Prayer Apps

Read this article outlining apps that can be used as a prayer tool.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, 17 October
Read this article about a compassionate homeless man who shares a meal with a stranger when others won't.

The Bible and Hunger
Read this article and explore these helpful resources to learn more about working to end hunger in the context of faith.

A Thought for the Teacher

Big congratulations to Sr Stan at Focus Ireland. Sister Stan was placed first in the Irish Independent Reader's Poll for the top 100 women in Irish history!

View our selection of books by Sr Stan here and read more about the work and history of Focus Ireland here.

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The National Religious Education Congress 2014 will take place on

Saturday, 18 October 2014 in Mater Dei Institute of Education, Dublin.

Through prayer and reflection, stimulating input from keynote speaker Michael Paul Gallagher, and a wide variety of workshops targeted at post-primary teachers, Congress 2014 promises to be an inspiring and energised event for all involved in Religious Education.

Log on to www.recongress.ie for further information and to see the full workshop schedule.

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