Youth Group News

We are so grateful to everyone who has helped our youth group get off to such a joyful start! Our young people have loved coming together—playing games, making crafts, sharing delicious food, and simply enjoying each other’s company.

As we step into the new year, we’re excited to keep building this welcoming space. We have planned some activities, but we’d also love to hear your ideas and suggestions. Together, we can make this a place where our youth feel at home, grow in friendship, and celebrate their faith.

💌 Feel free to share your thoughts with us at durhammartyrsparishyouthgroup@gmail.com come join the fun!

12th December News from our Parish Schools

Parish School pages on our website

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

https://stjosephsgilesgate.bwcet.com/

On Wednesday 17^th December the children will enjoy their Christmas party in school at 1pm. 

Lots of fun and festive games with sweets and treats provided by the school. Children can come to school in their party outfits. 

On Friday 19^th December the children will be attending church for our End of Term whole school Mass in church at 10am.  All families and friends are welcome to attend.

To our parents and school community, we would like to thank you all for your continued support throughout our school year. Your encouragement, involvement, and kindness mean so much to our wonderful school. 

We wish you and your families a joyful Christmas and a peaceful New Year.  

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St Godric's Catholic Primary School

https://stgodricsdurham.bwcet.com/

As we approach our final week of the term, we look forward to lots of celebrating - Christmas parties, lunch, rock concert and a special Christmas Mass.  

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone within our parish community for your continued support and prayers.  We are truly grateful for the strong partnership we share.  We wish all our families and parishioners a blessed and peaceful Christmas and look forward to all that the new year will bring.

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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

https://stthomasmorebelmont.bwcet.com/

The children and staff of St. Thomas More School are attending Mass at St. Joseph’s Church on Friday, 19^th December at 10:00am.

As we journey through Advent, this is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a parish family, preparing our hearts for the joyful arrival of Christ at Christmas. Your presence would make this celebration even more special—we would love to see you there!

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St Leonard's Catholic Secondary School

https://stleonardsdurham.bwcet.com/

A celebration of joy, jingles and harmony

We are looking forward to our Advent Concert this Tuesday 16^th December at St. Joseph’s Church.

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