Faith Friends took place this year over four weeks from the 30th of January to the 27th of February. Two fifth year classes, 5 Spring and 5 Summer, linked in with Ms. Phelan’s and Ms. Ryan’s sixth classes in St. Brigid’s National School.
The girls met up once a week over three weeks and worked together on the programme. Our fifth year students approached their role as Faith Friends with great interest and enthusiasm. They enjoyed meeting the sixth class girls, getting to know them and passing on their faith, as well as their own experience of Confirmation.
During the fourth week, Ms. Phelan, Ms. Ryan and the sixth class girls were invited to come to the Prayer Room for a Prayer Service to conclude the Faith Friends Programme. Fr. Richard officiated at the Prayer Service, which was attended by Ms. Fallon, the Principal of St. Brigid’s and our own Principal, Mrs. Lennon. Mr. Coll and members of the school choir greatly enhanced the Prayer Service with their beautiful singing.
Our girls presented the sixth class girls with Certificates of Completion of the Programme and there was great excitement as cards and chocolate were exchanged at the end.
We would like to thank all those who helped to make the programme such a success this year and in particular the girls of 5 Spring and 5 Summer who were great examples of the living faith of the school and were a pleasure to work with.
Ms. Bohan and Ms. Byrne
