Westport Parish

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back Act of Contrition O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen. Previous Next

Explore Wesport's comprehensive eco map, featuring all recycling facilities. Find convenient locations for recycling household waste, electronics, plastics, glass, and more. Support sustainability by reducing waste and choosing the right facility near you. Thank you to Katie McK for the inspiration.

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back A Prilgrim's Prayer As Pilgrims of Hope in the Jubilee Year 2025, may we walk with Faith, Hope and Love. Illuminate our path, inspire our hearts and strengthen our resolve to spread Your compassion and kindness. Help us to take each step as we journey towards a brighter tomorrow. Christ be with us. Amen. Previous Next

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Outdoor Education Courses - ATU 12 September 2024 2:00 p.m. Year 1 Outdoor Education induction day on Croagh Patrick..Wishing them all a rewarding, challenging and enjoyable 4 years in ATU.

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CONFIRMATION Confirmation Preparation Confirmation Programme 2026 Confirmation date for Westport 2026 Thursday 16th April 2026 at 12.00 Noon The 2026 Confirmation Programme is now enrolling. Read more information on Confirmation REGISTRATION CARD Child's First name Child's Last name* Date of Baptism Day Month Month Year Church of Baptism Address Church of Baptism Father's Full Name Mother's Full Name including Maiden name* Parent's Address Name of Sponsor Confirmation Name Child's School Phone Number* Email Address* by SUBMITTING this form YOU CONSENT TO THE ABOVE INFORMATION BEING RETAINED BY THE PARISH RECORD PURPOSES. YOU CONSENT TO BEING CONTACTED BY THE PARISH USING THE ABOVE INFORMATION REGARDING PARISH ACTIVITIES. YOU CONSENT TO HAVING MY RECORDS RETAINED FOR FUNDRAISING PURPOSES AND BEING CONTACTED BY THE PARISH FOR THE SAME PURPOSE. Submit

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link DS & JS 23 June 2025 11:54 a.m. May this day bring Sabbath rest to my heart and my home. May God’s image in me be restored, and my imagination in God be re-storied. May the gravity of material things be lightened, and the relativity of time slow down. May I know grace to embrace my own finite smallness in the arms of God’s infinite greatness. May God’s Word feed me and His Spirit lead me into the week and into the life to come. AMEN

< Back Gaelscoil Na Cruaiche Gaelscoil Na Cruaiche Stair Ghaelscoil na Cruaiche D’oscail Gaelscoil na Cruaiche, bunscoil Chaitliceach, don gcéad uair i Meán Fómhair 1995 agus seachtar dalta a bhí ar an rolla ar an gcéad lá. Fuair an scoil aitheantas sealadach ón Roinn Oideachas i 1996 agus chuaigh sí faoi Phátrúnacht an Fhorais. Mairéad Ní Ruáin a bhí roghnaithe ag an mBord don bpost mar Phríomhoide na Scoile agus cuireadh tús leis an scoil go hoifigiúil ar an 1ú Meán Fómhair 1996. Fuair an scoil aitheantas buan i 2000 agus tá fás agus forbairt do-chreidte tagtha ar an scoil ó shin. Faoi láthair, tá trí mhúinteoir déag ar an bhfoireann, ochtar múinteoir ranga, beirt mhúinteoir tacaíocht foghlama, beirt mhúinteoir ar an bpainéal soláthair agus príomhoide riaracháin san áireamh. Tá cuntóir riachtanaisí speisialta amháin ag obair sa scoil. Tá 198 daltaí ag freastal ar an scoil anois, ó Naíonáin Shóisearacha go dtí Rang a Sé. History of Gaelscoil na Cruaiche Gaelscoil na Cruaiche, an all-Irish Catholic Primary School was first opened in September 1995 with seven pupils on its roll on the very first day. The school received temporary recognition from the Department of Education and Science in 1996 and the Foras Pátrúnachta na Scoile Lán Ghaeilge Teo was requested to become Patron of this new developing school. Mairéad Ní Ruáin was selected by the Board of Management to become Principal and the school was officially opened on the 1st September 1996, under the direction of the Department of Education and Science. Gaelscoil na Cruaiche received permanent recognition in 2000 and the school has grown and developed beyond belief from then forward. At present, there are thirteen teachers on staff, which consists of eight class teachers, two learning support teachers, two supply panel teachers and an administrative principal. One Special Needs Assistant works in the school. The school received planning permission to construct a permanent school building in 2007, and we moved into this new building in June 2011. At present, there are 198 pupils attending the school, from Junior Infants to Sixth Class, and there are 22 pupils attending the Naíonra (the pre-school year) which is facilitated within the school building. School • Primary [email protected] 098 28121 https://www.gaelscoilnacruaiche.com Gaelscoil na Cruaiche, Fairways, Westport Demesne, County Mayo, Ireland 31 March 2025 at 16:29:45

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back The Divine Praises Blessed be God. Blessed be His holy name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man. Blessed be the name of Jesus. Blessed be his most Sacred Heart. Blessed be his most Precious Blood. Blessed be Jesus in the most holy sacrament of the altar. Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy. Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception. Blessed be her glorious Assumption. Blessed be the name of Mary, virgin and mother. Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse. Blessed be God in his angels and in his saints. Previous Next

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Baptisms are held every weekend, on Saturday (the second Sat.) and three Sundays in the month (check with parish office for actual dates). Parents are required to give three weeks notice and are invited to attend a short information meeting our Baptism teamon the Wednesday prior to baptism, at Carrowbeg House, at 8.30 p.m. We strongly encourage parents to avail of the new Baptismal Teams who will make contact with you and visit you in your home if you wish. Baptism Baptisms are held every weekend, on Saturday (the second Sat.) and three Sundays in the month (check with parish office for actual dates). Parents are required to give three weeks notice and are invited to attend a short information meeting our Baptism teamon the Wednesday prior to baptism, at Carrowbeg House, at 8.30 p.m. We strongly encourage parents to avail of the new Baptismal Teams who will make contact with you and visit you in your home if you wish. We wish God’s blessing on all children who will be baptised this year and welcome you into the Christian and Parish Community. Westport Parish Contact the Parish Office @ 098-28871 All bookings for Baptism should be made to Margaret at the Parish Office. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact one of the priests or the Baptism Team. Book Baptism About Baptism Baptism is the Sacrament of welcome into the Catholic Church, indeed throughout the Christian denominations into the family of Christ. In Baptism we are reborn in Christ and begin our Christian journey. It is by right of Baptism that all the other Sacraments of the Church are conveyed. The decision whether or not to have your child baptised is an important one. Should you choose to have your child baptised you are taking on the responsibility of training them and bringing them up in the practice of the faith and all that this entails. In choosing godparents for your child the Church asks that these be people (ordinarily one female and one male) who take on the responsibility of ensuring that your child grows to be a mature Christian and this should be taken into consideration when godparents are being selected. The ceremony itself is rich in meaning and symbolism. First of all the child is received and welcomed officially at the door of the church, or at the foot of the sanctuary and signed with the sign of the cross by the priest, their parents and godparents. The liturgy of the word then takes place, which includes the readings, prayer of the faithful and the invocation of the saints. In the Catholic tradition the saints are invoked at all important ceremonies in the life of the Church, this illustrates the long line of which the candidate for the sacrament is becoming part of and asks the strength of the saints prayers in carrying out their responsibilities as Christian. The traditional prayer of preparation for baptism asks that the child be protected from all harm and danger and then they are anointed with the oil of catechumen, a symbol of preparation for the important sacrament which is about to take place. The blessing of the holy water which will be used in Baptism then takes place. Water is the great symbol of life, and the water is used to bring the new life of baptism to the child. The Baptismal Promises are made on behalf of the child. These are the tenets of our faith and should be considered closely. This is the faith into which the child is being baptised. Following the promises the parents are asked if they wish to have their child baptised into the faith just professed, and if they do they proceed to the font where the Baptism takes place. When the baptism is complete the child is anointed on the crown of the head with the oil of chrism, a symbol of God’s seal on what has just taken place. The baby is then clothed in the christening shawl, which is normally white and symbolises both the new beginning and the child being wrapped in the warmth and love of the Christian family. The christening candle is lit from the Easter candle, the great symbol of resurrection. In baptism we begin the journey through life to God in heaven, in accepting the light of Christ we promise to follow the light of Christ and strive to keep the flame of faith burning brightly in our hearts until the day Christ calls us home. The blessing of ‘Ephaphata’ and Aramaic word which means ‘be opened’ is essentially a prayer over the senses that our ears may be open to receiving the word of God and our mouth be opened to proclaim His faith. The final blessing is in a number of parts, first of all a blessing on the mother, then on the father and finally on everyone present. What’s needed? Each family needs to fill out the Baptismal form. Each family needs to bring along the christening shawl and candle. Each family needs to be available to meet the Baptismal Team who will call to your home to discuss the Baptism.