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Flourish Programme Introduction
Cross Curricular Links & Integration
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RSE Strands and Themes
RSE by Class
RSE Prayerful Reflection
An dhara seachtain den Aidbhint
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An triú Domhnach den Aidbhint
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An tSéasúir den Aidbhint
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christmas service
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Nollaig - powerpoint
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Irish Readings of the Day
G -An tSeachtain Mhór
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Bringing Holy Week Home: A Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday Companion
How to use this Holy Week at Home Companion
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Palm Sunday 2021
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Monday of Holy Week 2021
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Tuesday of Holy Week 2021
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Spy Wednesday 2021
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Holy Thursday 2021
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Good Friday 2021
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Holy Saturday 2021
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Easter Sunday 2021
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For information on the new specification for Junior Cycle Religious Education please click this link
Leaving Certificate Religious Education Syllabus (Exam)

Within the Diocese there are schools providing students with the opportunity to study Religious Education as a subject for the Leaving Certificate. RE was examined at this level for the first time in 2005.

Leaving Certificate Religious Education Syllabus (Irish Version)
Senior Cycle Non –Examination Religious Framework
Welcome Back to School Liturgy Resource
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Beginning of School Year Prayer Service Students
Opening of School Year Mass
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Prayer Liturgy for the Classroom
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Prayer Service for Staff for the New School Year
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Jubilee Year of Hope - Prayer Service for a Board of Management
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Jubilee Year of Hope - Prayer Service for Staff
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Jubilee Year of Hope - Student Prayer Service
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The Celebration of Baptism

Watch a 6 minute video from the Archdiocese of Brisbane on the celebration of baptism

K&L Guide to Baptism (English)
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K&L Guide to Baptism (Polish)
What happens at Baptism

A four page leaflet that walks through the ceremony and explains the meaning behind what is happening

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A word about Godparents
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Checklist for Families
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A Daily Prayer for Peace this Lent
Lent Sunday Scripture Sharing Booklet 2025
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The Meaning of Lent
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A prayer for Ash Wednesday
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Ash Wednesday Fasting and Abstinence
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Fasting this Lent
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Music Suggestions
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Stations of the Cross - Stations 1 to 3
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Stations of the Cross - Stations 4 to 6
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Stations of the Cross - Stations 7 to 9
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Stations of the Cross - Stations 10 to 12
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Stations of the Cross - Stations 13 to 14
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St Brigid
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St Brigid
World Day of the Sick - 11th February
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Resource Sheet on Lent - 3 classes
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A KandLe prayer to St Brigid
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Meaning of St Brigid Mosaic
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Senior Infants - St Brigid
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2nd Class - St Brigid
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4th Class - St Brigid
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6th Class - St Brigid
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St Brigid Prayer
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How to make a St Brigid's Cross
How to make a St Brigid's Cross from Paper
Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin Audited Accounts
Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin Audited Accounts 2023
Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin Audited Accounts 2022
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Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin Audited Accounts 2021
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Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin Audited Accounts 2020
Kidlare and Leighlin Audited Accounts 2019
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Kildare and Leighlin Consolidated Financial Accounts: 2018
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Kildare and Leighlin Consolidated Financial Accounts: 2017
Kildare and Leighlin Consolidated Financial Accounts: 2016
Kildare and Leighlin Consolidated Financial Accounts: 2015
Parental Complaints Procedures
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Working Together 2024
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Grievance & Disciplinary Procedures SNA’s
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Other Employees: Statutory Instrument 146/2000
Professional Competency & Disciplinary Teachers & Principals

Revised procedures in relation to professional competence issues and general disciplinary matters

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CPSMA Guidance for Payments to Independent Assessors
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Daily Fee Invoice for Independent Assessors
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Travel & Subsistence Claim Form for Independent Assessors
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Governance Manual for Primary Schools 2023 - 2027
Governance Manual 2023-2027 As Gaeilge
Chairperson's Handbook 2023-2027
Chairperson's Handbook 2023-2027 As Gaeilge
Draft PA Constitution
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Circular 53-24 SNA Recruitment
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Patron Approval SNA Appointment
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SNA Recruitment Procedures
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Application for Patron Approval Interview Board Principals Appointment
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Application for Patron Approval Principal Appointment
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Teacher Recruitment Procedures
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Interview Board Approval Form
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Patron Approval Teacher Appointment
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Recognition of Religious Education Qualifications
Schedule of a Catholic School
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Application Form for Additional School Accommodation for Primary Schools (ASA Form)
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Capital Project Form
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Credit Card - Guidelines for Online Purchases

This form must be consulted where a school board of management requires a credit card for its online purchases.

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Application for School Credit Card

Patron Approval using this form must be obtained before an application for a Credit Card is made.

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Change of Chairperson of a Board of Management

The appointment of a new Chairperson of a Board of Management is only made after consultation with the Patron. The Patron is then responsible for informing the DES of the change. It is very important that this form is completed and returned as soon as the Patron has agreed to the appointment of a new Chairperson.

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Change of Board of Management Member Form
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Form 2

• It is important that all Boards have full membership and that any vacancies are filled as soon as possible. Please refer to the Governance Manual 7:3; 7:4 and 7:5 for further information. You can also contact your parish priest or the Diocesan Office if you need any assistance in this.
• When a new member takes their place on the Board please ensure that Form 2 is updated and a copy placed in the Minute Book
• You must also complete a Change of BOM Chairperson or Member form & return to maeve.mahon@kandle.ie as soon as possible.

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Guidance for External Groups who use Church Property & Form
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Guidance for requests for one-off use of Church Property
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Guidance on Making a Referral
2.1A T1- Child Protection Referral Form

The Referral form can be downloaded online, completed and must then be printed and signed.

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Risk Assessment for Parish Activity
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Supervison Ratios for Children's Activities
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6 Steps to Youth Involvement
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Activities Attendance Register
Check list for when new Altar Servers are starting
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1.4A T3 Child and Guardian Joint Consent Form
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1.4A T4 Altar Server Form
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1.4B T1 Incident Accident Report Form
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1.4E T1- Pope John Paul II Award Permission Form
1.4E T3- Pope John Paul II Award Safeguarding Agreement Form (2)
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1.9A T1- Media Permission Form
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Sample Risk Assessment for Children's Activities
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