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A CEIST SCHOOL PROMOTES the spiritual development of each person, achieves quality in teaching and learning, shows respect for every person, creates a sense of community and is founded on compassion and justice.
- Catholic Education an Irish Schools Trust (CEIST)
In 2007 the Congregations of five Religious Orders decided to join together and form a new organisation that would take over the responsibility of being patron to all of their secondary schools. As a result CEIST was created and today it provides patron support to 105 secondary schools.
CEIST continues its mission, built on the founding vision of the five Congregations, emphasising the dignity and rights of the human person, empowering the most vulnerable in society and enabling young people to become agents for social transformation throughout the world. Learning and teaching take place in the context of our shared values, themselves based on Gospel values.
A compassionate and just society inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ
To provide a holistic education in the Catholic tradition.
The core values of CEIST support and nourish the lives of students, staff and parents.
Promoting Spiritual and Human Development
We believe a knowledge of and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ gives meaning and purpose to our lives.
Showing Respect for Every Person
We respect the unique and intrinsic value of every person.
Promoting Spiritual & Human Development
Showing Respect for Every Person
Creating Community
Our schools are faith communities of welcome and hospitality where Gospel values are lived and where there is special care for those most in need.
Being Just and Responsible
We seek to act justly and responsibly in all our relationships.
Being Just & Responsible
Achieving Quality in Teaching and Learning
Creating Community Achieving Quality In Teaching & Learning
We are committed to excellence and to continually improving the quality of teaching and learning.
We come before You seeking wisdom and grace.
Guide us in our studies and strengthen our minds,
That we may learn with diligence and understanding.
Help us to grow in kindness and respect for others,
And to be a light of Your love in our school.
Grant us the courage to face challenges with faith,
And the humility to seek help when needed.
May we always serve You in all that we do.
Amen
Catholic Education, an Irish Schools Trust (CEIST) is the trustee body for 105 Catholic Voluntary Secondary Schools in Ireland. Its role is built on the vision of the five founding congregations Daughters of Charity, Presentation Sisters, Sisters of the Christian Retreat, Sisters of Mercy and Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.
CEIST schools are committed to keeping the characteristic spirit of the founding congregations alive and relevant to education in modern Irish society.
Your school is an inclusive school. We provide students with an opportunity to grow and prepare for adult life and pay special attention to the intellectual, emotional, moral, and spiritual development of every single student. Students are provided with opportunities to deepen their understanding of religion, participate in prayer services and liturgical celebrations, and engage in spiritual reflection and growth.[9]
The formation of CEIST was also made possible by the coming together of five congregations: Presentation Sisters, Mercy Sisters, Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, Daughters of Charity, Sisters of Christian Retreat.
Nano Nagle founded the Presentation Sisters and opened her first school in Cork in 1754. In setting up schools in defiance of the established colonial order, Nano Nagle sided with those who were poor. She challenged the institutional injustice that perpetuated marginalisation and poverty. In keeping with that ideal, Presentation schools promote a faith community inspired by Gospel values and a holistic response to the spiritual, moral, social, intellectual and physical needs of each student.
Catherine McAuley opened her first school in Dublin in 1827.
Like Nano Nagle before her, Catherine McAuley began her work with the poorest people in Dublin and her first schools were primary schools for the improvement of literacy and the teaching of the Catholic faith to those who had no other opportunity to learn. She initiated fee-paying schools for those who could afford
The formation of CEIST was also made possible by the coming together of three other congregations.
education, along with schools for those who could not pay. Inspired by the vision of Catherine McAuley, Mercy education is committed to the full development and the achievement of the potential of each student, particularly those who are disadvantaged or marginalised, conducted in an atmosphere of care, respect and joy.
Jules Chevalier, founder of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in 1854, discovered a Christ who is compassionate, faithful, loving and humane. Imbued with a deep sense of mission, he set up the Congregation to bring the Good News of God’s love to all people. He believed the lives of all could be enriched by a spirituality centred on the heart of Christ. This philosophy is the guiding principle in the various ministries of the Congregation, including schools.
At the time of the French Revolution in 1789, Anthony Receveur founded the Sisters of the Christian Retreat. Their education programme offered a challenge to the French Revolutionaries’ idea of liberty, equality and fraternity that excluded God. Their aim was to awaken an alienated world to God through reflection, prayer and retreat. This objective is embodied in their approach to Catholic education.
The Company of the Daughters of Charity, founded in France in 1633 by St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac, provided free schooling for the poorest girls. These first schools were concerned with literacy, helping girls to come to know and love God and also acquire skills that would make them independent.
The map opposite illustrates the geographical spread of the 105 schools which form the Network.
MAYO
Mount St. Michael Secondary School - Claremorris
Our Lady’s Secondary School - Belmullet
Sacred Heart School - Westport
Sancta Maria College - Louisburgh
Scoil Muire agus
Pádraig - Swinford
St. Joseph’s Secondary School - Castlebar
St. Mary’s Secondary School - Ballina
SLIGO
Mercy College - Sligo
Coláiste Muire - Ballymote
St. Mary’s College - Ballysadare
ROSCOMMON
Scoil Mhuire - Strokestown
Mercy College - Roscommon
GALWAY
Clonfert College - Ballinasloe
Calasanctius College - Oranmore
Coláiste Chroí Mhuire
gan Smal - An Spideal
Holy Rosary College - Mountbellew
Presentation Rockford
Manor - Blackrock
23 Schools
Presentation College - Headford
Presentation College
- Athenry
High Cross College - Tuam
St. Paul’s Secondary School - Oughterard
St. Raphael’s College - Loughrea
Coláiste Muire Máthair
- Galway
Coláiste Bríde - Clondalkin
Mercy College - Coolock
Our Lady of Mercy College - Beaumont
Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School - Drimnagh
Sancta Maria College - Ballyroan
St. Joseph’s College - Lucan
St. Joseph’s Secondary School - Rush
Mercy Secondary School - Inchicore
Presentation Rockford Manor - Blackrock
Presentation Secondary School - Warrenmount
St. Mary’s Secondary School - Newport
St. Mary’s Secondary School - Nenagh
Scoil Mhuire - Carrick-on-Suir
Presentation Secondary School - Thurles
Our Lady’s Secondary School - Templemore
Presentation Secondary School - Ballingarry
Presentation Secondary School - Clonmel
St. Anne’s Secondary School - Tipperary Town
CLARE
St. Joseph’s Secondary School - Tulla
Scoil Mhuire Secondary School - Buncrana
St. Columba’s College - Stranorlar
St Seton’s College - Ballyfermot
LOUTH
St. Vincent’s Secondary School - Dundalk
Sacred Heart Secondary School - Drogheda
Our Lady’s College - Drogheda
KILDARE
Scoil Dara - Kilcock
Coláiste Naomh Mhuire
- Naas
Ardscoil na Tríonóide
- Athy
WEXFORD
St Mary’s Secondary School - New Ross
Presentation Secondary School - Wexford
St. Joseph’s Secondary School - Spanish Point
Scoil Mhuire - Ennistymon
Coláiste Muire - Ennis
Mary Immaculate Secondary School - Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare
KERRY
St. Joseph’s Secondary School - Ballybunion
Mercy Secondary School
- Tralee
Presentation Secondary School - Castleisland
St. Brigid’s Secondary School - Killarney
Presentation Secondary School - Listowel
Presentation Secondary School - Milltown
Presentation Secondary School - Tralee
3 Schools
Our Lady’s Secondary School - Castleblayney
38 Schools
Coláiste Bríde - Enniscorthy
WICKLOW
St. Mary’s College - Arklow
CARLOW
St. Leo’s College - Carlow
Presentation College - Carlow
Presentation De La Salle College - Bagenalstown
WESTMEATH
St. Joseph’s Secondary School - Rochfortbridge
Mercy Secondary School
- Kilbeggan
MEATH
St. Joseph’s Mercy Secondary School - Navan
Eureka Secondary School
- Kells
LIMERICK
Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa
- Doon
Ardscoil Mhuire - Corbally
Coláiste Nano Nagle
- Limerick
CORK
Coláiste na Toirbhirte
- Bandon
Christ King Girls’ Secondary School - Cork
Coláiste an Chroí Naofa
- Carraig na bhFear
St. Mary’s High School
- Midleton
Coláiste Muire Réalt na
Mara - Crosshaven
Scoil Mhuire - Kanturk
Mount Mercy College
- Cork
Mount St Michael Secondary SchoolRosscarbery
Scoil Mhuire - Trim
LAOIS
Scoil Chríost Rí - Portlaoise
Coláiste Íosagáin - Portarlington
OFFALY
Sacred Heart Secondary School - Tullamore
Killina Presentation
Secondary School - Tullamore
KILKENNY
Presentation Secondary School - Loughboy
Coláiste Abhainn Rí - Callan
LONGFORD
Cnoc Mhuire - Granard
Meán Scoil Mhuire - Longford
Mercy Secondary School - Ballymahon
42 Schools
North Presentation
Secondary School - Farranree
Presentation Secondary School - Ballyphehane
Presentation Secondary School - Mitchelstown
Sacred Heart Secondary School - Clonakilty
St. Aloysius School - Cork
St. Mary’s Secondary School - Charleville
St. Mary’s Secondary School
- Macroom
St. Mary’s Secondary School - Mallow
Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School - Waterford
Presentation Secondary School - Waterford
Ard Scoil na nDéiseDungarvan
This special CEIST award is presented to one student in each school according to criteria set by the school’s teachers and principals. The award celebrates the achievement of all students whose actions and intentions reflect the spirit and values of CEIST.
Each year CEIST schools take some time out from their busy routines to celebrate the annual Ceiliúradh CEIST Day on February 1st. This is a day when our CEIST schools, teachers and students can come together and do something special to recognise and showcase the unique ethos and spirit of what it means to be in the CEIST family of schools. It is a celebration of who we are and where we came from. This gives us great confidence in planning where we want to go next.
In the final term of every school year CEIST welcomes student leaders from all of our schools across the country. Hundreds of students attend the Annual CEIST Student Conference to hear how students are empowered to contribute to the values and life of their school.
This is always a wonderful day, allowing student leaders to meet and share their stories as they explore student leadership and student voice and celebrate the shared identity.
To fully understand the importance of being healthy, you will now have the opportunity to learn about physical and mental health and the impact both have on your overall well-being.
One way that you can look after your physical health is by eating a balanced diet, getting sufficient sleep and doing some exercise each day. Good diet, sleep and exercise have countless physical and mental benefits.
• Helps to build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints
• Helps to control weight, build lean muscle and reduce fat
• Prevents and reduces high blood pressure
• Improves your memory and lengthens your attention span
• Improves your decision-making, planning and multi-tasking skills
• Increases your production of new nerve, blood and brain cells
Ensure you have a healthy diet.
Scan this bar code to access the food pyramid, which shows how often you should eat different food groups.
Ensure you get a good night’s sleep. Avoid being on a screen before you go to bed, and it’s best not to bring your phone into your bedroom.
Try to get a daily recommended physical activity of 30 minutes of exercise. Consider including a column for physical activity in your study timetable so you can actively make it part of your daily routine.
The most important thing about mental health is being aware of your feelings as they arise. This helps you identify stress triggers and how you react to them. It is important that you have people around you that you can talk to about these things.
assistance advice support
So, let’s identify people in your life that you can go to in the three categories below.
People in your life with whom you can talk about anything.
People in your life who you can go to for advice.
1 2 3 1 2 3
Names of agencies / support services available to you if you need them.
In the diagram below, fill in each circle with the various people in your life.
Start here
The more you practise, the quicker you’ll be able to re-establish calm in your body and mind during stressful times. It makes sense that we take time to practise activating this response, so we can re-establish a sense of calm when we need it, like during a class test. SO, HOW CAN WE DO
STEP 1
Sit up straight and uncross your arms and legs.
STEP 2
Inhale slowly through your nose, counting silently to 4.
STEP 3
Hold your breath, counting to 4.
STEP 4
Exhale slowly through your mouth, counting to 4.
STEP 5
Hold again for 4.
STEP 6
Repeat 3 to 5 times or until you feel calm.
Bullying is targeted and repeated behaviour—online or offline—that causes physical, social, or emotional harm. It involves an imbalance of power in relationships between two people or groups of people.
While one incident may not be bullying, aggressive behaviour is not acceptable in any school. Let’s remember the Golden Rule: treat others as you’d like to be treated.
Disagreements or deciding that you don't want to be friends anymore is not bullying. However, if someone repeatedly tries to harm, exclude, or turn others against someone, that is bullying. Online, a hurtful post can feel like bullying if it spreads and continues to cause harm. If you’re feeling upset by someone’s behaviour, talk to a teacher or someone you trust—HELP IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE.
Create a set of illustrated scenarios showing different behaviours(both bullying and non-bullying).
( ) Tick if the situation is bullying.
( X ) Put an X if it is not bullying.
CLASS DISCUSSION – Review the answers together and discuss why certain situations are considered bullying and others are not.
Example scenarios for pictures:
• Two friends argue and stop talking for a day
• A student accidentally bumps into someone in the hallway
• Someone disagrees with a classmate in a group discussion
The opposite of bullying isn’t just not being mean, it's actively choosing to be kind. It’s using your voice, your presence, your social media to create a world where people feel safe, valued, heard and seen. When we are kind the following happens:
endorphins, making receiver feel happier.
When you show kindness to another person, it creates a ripple effect. Not only does it make them feel good, but you feel good too. An extra bonus is that they’re more likely to pass that kindness on to someone else!
Complete the following random acts of kindness, and after each one, take a moment to notice how it feels.
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