A programme called ‘The Family Tree’ has been launched in conjunction with Catholic Schools Week, and aims to encourage participants to learn more about family and its importance.
Developed by the Society of African Missions (SMA) the four-week programme emphasises that although families are unique, they all have the same roots and branches.
Using the metaphor that families are trees the first week ‘Our Family: Roots’ focuses on the roots of family and how they make people stronger, with each week focusing on a new theme.
Families are invited to build their own ‘family tree’ from recyclable household waste which they can enter into a competition, with the winners being displayed at the World Meeting of Families event in the RDS in August.
For further information contact Mrs Dympna Mallon, SMA Laity Coordinator at familytree@sma.ie