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"A Sacred Space is a point of focus for prayer, reflection and displaying children's work that enhances the school’s Catholic identity."
~ Dublin Education Secretariat ~
Each classroom has its own sacred space. This is a place where religious symbols and items are on display.
Our school's sacred space is in the main foyer. In this area there is a statue of Our Lady which came from St Elizabeth's Convent National School.
In addition, a banner with our school prayer is on display here and there are banners placed in this area each month to remind us of each month's religious dedication listed below.
September
The Seven Sorrows of Mary
October
The Rosary
November
The Holy Souls
December
Advent
January
The Holy Name of Jesus
February
The Holy Family
March
St Joseph and St Patrick
April
The Holy Spirit / Easter Season
May
Our Lady
June
The Sacred Heart of Jesus
Advent / Christmas
Our Nativity Crib is placed in our school's sacred space and remains in place until Candlemas (2nd February). The figures in our crib also came from St Elizabeth's Convent National School.
Lent / Easter
The cross is an important symbol for Christians. A Latin Cross is placed in our school's sacred space on Ash Wednesday and remains in place until Ascension Thursday.
Pentecost
Pentecost is a joyful time for Christians. It celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles of Jesus. Our Latin Cross, along with symbols of the Holy Spirit, is placed in our school's sacred space to commemorate this important feast. Our Pentecost display remains in place until our Summer Holidays.
The Stations of The Cross
Upstairs, we have fourteen beautifully restored Stations of the Cross that were donated to St Elizabeth's Convent National School by Mr Bernard Noonan.
The Stations of the Cross commemorate Jesus' last day on Earth (Good Friday) and each station depicts a moment on Jesus' journey to Calvary.
The fourteen Stations of the Cross are:
Jesus is condemned to death.
Jesus carries the Cross.
Jesus falls for the first time.
Jesus meets His mother, Mary.
Simon helps Jesus carry His Cross.
Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.
Jesus falls a second time.
Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem.
Jesus falls a third time.
Jesus is stripped of His garments.
Jesus is nailed to the Cross.
Jesus dies on the Cross.
Jesus’ body is removed from the Cross.
Jesus is laid in the Tomb.
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