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The Chaplain's Office

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The chaplain is a person of faith and committed to the values of Christ, who on behalf of the school and church communities accompanies young people on their journey through life.

The Chaplain is also involved in supporting teachers, staff and parents.

The work of the Chaplain can be described under four headings:

Ministry to the Students.

Ministry to the Student's Families

Ministry to the Staff

Ministry through Liturgy

The Chaplain is always available to all members of the school community to offer support as follows:

Open Door

No matter what stage in life we are at, all of us need some kind of support. The School Chaplain provides an open door where students, staff and parents can come and find support in a confidential and safe way.

Counselling

The Chaplain is available to listen to those who need to talk to someone in a non-judgemental and confidential way.

Bereavement support

The loss of someone close through death or separation is one of the most traumatic events in a person's life. The Chaplain offers immediate support to students and staff at times of bereavement, trauma or loss or tragedy.

Liturgy

Through varied liturgies we can celebrate our faith in a meaningful and prayerful way which helps us to connect with God who is always by our side directing and supporting us. To this end the Chaplain throughout the year will organise prayer services, liturgies and Eucharist to mark the different stages of the school year. During the liturgical seasons displays and religious features are constructed as reminders to help the school community to focus on what is being celebrated.

Retreats

Each year a faith retreat is organised for Junior and Leaving Certificate students and where possible students of other years will also be provided with a retreat day.

Parish Outreach

Students are encouraged and trained to become involved in the liturgies of their own parishes and will also represent their school at the parish liturgies of Christmas and Easter.

Fundraising

Students are always made aware of the need for a more just world and a more equal distribution of world wealth. Each year a fundraising event(s) is organised to help those less fortunate than ourselves.


Principal: Mary Ann Smith
Dep. Principal: Niall McGee
Tel: 049-5552161
Fax: 049-5552467
email: office@staidans.ie

Last updated December 2020
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