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Volunteers prepraring material for the Scotland School Project 2007 in Camspie Glen Freiwillige bei der Vorbereitung des Materials für das Schulprojekt 2007 in Camspie Glen, Schottland |
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Llegarán unos 3000 niños They expect some 3,000 students Um die 3000 Grundschüler werden erwartet |
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Tema: el Hijo Prodigo Main subject: The Prodigal Son Thema: Der Verlorene Sohn Fotos: Fr. Michael Savage © 2007 |
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SCOTLAND; Fr: Michael Savage. Since 2000 there have been several schools’ projects at the Schoenstatt Centre in Campsie Glen near Glasgow, and it was thought that these events had run their course. However the Religious Education department of Glasgow Archdiocese approached the centre with a proposal to do another project based around the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Discussions were held to see what could be offered.
The result is that during the month of May 3000 primary school children from the central belt of Scotland will visit Campsie Glen. Through stories and activities the children will be invited to look closely and reflect on this sacrament which invites us to trust in the mercy and forgiveness of God our Loving Father. In the run up to the event the project team have been drawing images, cutting cloth and preparing for the activities and workshops. With over 3000 children expected there needs to be masses of cloth, cardboard and wool to allow the pupils to work during the daily workshops. The central theme of the day will be based around the parable of the Prodigal Son, how the son rejected his Father, fell on hard times and then was welcomed home once again.
Campsie Glen
Nestling at the foot of the Campsie fells some10 miles north of Glasgow, Campsie Glen has become for many people a piece of heaven, an oasis, a little bit of paradise here on earth. The centre is traditionally called Ballencleroch House (The place of the clergy) a name which goes back to medieval times. Many have commented that it is a haven of peace. This peace the Schoenstatt familiy wishes to offer to all their visitors who come to stay here or use the facilities. This is what they also wish to offer to the school children and their teachers. The Schoenstatt centre opened in 1989. Standing in over 17 acres of ground that include woodland walkways there is space to breath and relax.