The Adult Faith Development group was established in September 2009 to support, encourage and offer parish and diocesan initiatives that contribute towards the faith development of the members of our diocese. This group, in collaboration with other diocesan bodies, seeks to work towards an increased engagement in our parishes as living faith communities. It aims to do this by offering tiered educational formation and training for the members of our parish communities while at the same time always seeking to reach out to new participants.
Fr Dermot Ryan – is President of St Kieran’s College, lecturer in Carlow College and St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, NUIM and is director of Adult Faith Development in Ossory.
Michael Hogan – is a retired solicitor and a member of the Parish Pastoral Council in St Canice’s Parish.
Olivia Maher – is a catechist in the CBS secondary school and was recently elected chairperson of the Middle Deanery Forum.
Fr Kieran O’Shea – holds a Masters in Religious Education (MREd) and is curate in Parish Priest of Ferrybank and Slieverue parishes.
Eadaoin Maher – is a teacher at St Kieran’s College and is a member of St Canice’s Parish in Kilkenny city. Eadaoin was part of the originating group for the Ossory Times here in the Diocese.
The office for Adult Faith Development is located on the St Kieran’s College Campus.
| August | |
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Wednesday 25th |
Staff Day (No school for students) |
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Thursday 26th |
6th Years return to school at 8:50am |
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Thursday 26th |
Induction for First Year students at 2pm |
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Friday 27th |
Third and Fifth Year students return at 8:50am |
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Monday 30th |
Second Year and Transition Year students return to school at 8:50am |
| September | |
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Friday 3rd |
Leaving Certificate Results |
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Friday 17th |
Sports Day (To be confirmed) |
| October | |
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Monday 11th |
TY Work Experience Begins |
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Friday 22nd |
Mid-Term Break Begins |
| November | |
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Monday 1st |
School Reopens after Mid-Term Break |
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Thursday 4th |
LC Careers Information Evening (TBC) |
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Thursday 11th |
Sixth Year P/T Meeting (TBC) |
Please note: It may be necessary to reschedule some of the above times and dates. Please check back to this webpage throughout the year for confirmation of the most up to date information.
| September | |
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Friday 23rd |
Sports Day for all students |
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Monday 26th |
Open Night for Incoming First Years 2023 beginning at 6:30pm |
| October | |
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Monday 17th - Friday 28th |
TY Work Experience |
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Friday 28th |
Midterm Break Begins at 1pm |
| November | |
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Monday 7th |
School reopens after Mid-Term Break at 8:50am |
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Thursday 10th |
6th Year Careers Information Evening at 7pm |
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Thursday 17th |
6th Year P/T meeting (4:15 -6:45pm) |
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Friday 25th |
Staff Training Day - No school for students |
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Monday 28th |
JCT Cluster Day - No school for students |
| December | |
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Thursday 1st |
3rd Year P/T meeting (4:15-6:45pm) |
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Thursday 8th |
5th Year P/T meeting (4:15-6:45pm) |
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Monday 12th |
Christmas Exams Begin (Provisional) |
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Wednesday 21st @1pm |
Christmas Holidays Begin |
| January | |
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Thursday 5th |
School reopens after Christmas at 8:50am |
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Tuesday 12th |
Subject Choice Meeting for 1st Year Parents |
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Thursday 19th |
1st Year P/T Meeting (4:15-6:45pm) |
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Thursday 26th |
2nd Year P/T Meeting (4:15-6:45pm) |
| February | |
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Monday 6th |
St Brigid's Day (School Closed) |
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Friday 10th @1pm |
Mid-Term Break Begins |
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Monday 20th |
Class resumes after Mid-Term Break (8:50am) |
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Thursday 23rd (7pm) |
Subject Choice Meeting for TY Parents |
| March | |
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Saturday 11th |
Entrance Assessment Test |
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Thursday 9th |
Transition Year P/T meeting (4:15-6:45pm) |
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Thursday 17th |
St Patrick's Day (School Closed) |
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Friday 31st @1pm |
Easter Holidays Begin |
| April | |
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Monday 17th @8:50am |
School Reopens after Easter Holidays |
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Thursday 27th @7pm |
Third Year Parents Information Evening for TY |
| May | |
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Monday 1st |
Bank Holiday (School Closed) |
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Tuesday 2nd |
Free Day (School Closed) |
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Monday 23rd |
End of Year Awards Night |
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Monday 29th |
Summer Exams Begin (Provisional) |
| June | |
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Friday 2nd @1pm |
Summer Holidays Begin |
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Wednesday 7th |
State Examinations Begin |