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What communities of faith are you aware of in your own locality or area?
How do you know about them?
How would someone who is not from your area know these communities of faith are present?
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WE WILL LOOK AT 2 EXAMPLES OF COMMUNITIES OF FAITH WHO HAVE A REAL PRESENCE IN THEIR LOCALITY
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THE ISLAMIC FOUNDATION OF IRELAND
- Mosque on the South Circular Road in Dublin.
- Place of prayer and also a Community Centre for Muslims.
- Has a shop that sells Halal meat.
- The IFI also run Muslim NS in Clonskeagh and Cabra.
- They meet up on a Friday.
- Open days twice a year.
Acts as a place of worship and a focal point for Muslims in the south city Centre.
It is also the Muslim headquarters in Ireland.
Was previously a Presbyterian Church, bought by Muslims in 1983 to cope with growing numbers.
A mosque is a place of prayer but also a community Centre.
The Muslim community of faith has a real and vibrant presence in the locality of South Dublin.
They hold open days twice a year to allow members of other faiths and the community at large to explore the Muslim faith and Islamic culture.
This allows for Muslims to integrate with their locality and for non-Muslims to understand and appreciate what their Muslim neighbors believe and how they practice their faith.
It is also the Muslim headquarters in Ireland.
Was previously a Presbyterian Church, bought by Muslims in 1983 to cope with growing numbers.
A mosque is a place of prayer but also a community Centre.
The Muslim community of faith has a real and vibrant presence in the locality of South Dublin.
They hold open days twice a year to allow members of other faiths and the community at large to explore the Muslim faith and Islamic culture.
This allows for Muslims to integrate with their locality and for non-Muslims to understand and appreciate what their Muslim neighbors believe and how they practice their faith.
WRITE THE ANSWERS IN YOUR COPY
- What is a community of faith?
- Why did the Islamic community purchase an old Presbyterian Church?
- As well as for prayer, what is the used as?
- Why are open days important events?
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GLENAMADDY PARISH
- Glenamaddy is a Community of faith in Co. Galway.
- A parish is an area made up of a church or churches belonging to the Christian community.
- Glenamaddy is a very active community that reaches out to people in the area in many different ways.
- Can you name a few?
St. Patrick’s Church Glenamaddy
Glenamaddy is rightly proud of St. Patrick's church, the House where God lives among the people of our community. This magnificent stone Gothic church stands out as a magnificent landmark on the Glenamaddy skyline. Rightly it is regarded as one of the finest churches in our Diocese, and it has very impressive windows by the famous Harry Clarke.
THINK, PAIR, SHARE
- How big is Glenamaddy parish?
- Explain how the parish helps to serve people’s religious faith.
- Give two examples of how people are involved in the parish.
- Describe a positive effect the parish has on the people who live in the area.
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