QMA RE Dept

Religious Education Department in Queen Margaret Academy, Ayr.

[Professor Stephen McKinney @StephenMcKinne8]

New article, published today. Open Access
McKinney, S.J. (2025) ‘…education bears within itself a seed of hope’. Pope Francis, Preferential option for the poor and the Global Compact on Education. Journal of Religious Education. https://t.co/DBc1OEqHP5

[Diocese of Galloway Youth @rcdgyouth]

We had a fantastic day on Sunday with almost 40 young people from across the Diocese joining us for our Whithorn Pilgrimage! Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for all of the photos - @rcdgyouth!

[QMA RE Dept @RE_qma]

What a joyful day at the Galloway Diocese Caritas Enrolment Mass! Students from across the Diocese came together in faith, worship and community, then teamed up in mixed-school groups for a lively quiz! Huge thanks to St Matthew’s Academy for hosting us so warmly! @QMAOfficial

[Diocese of Galloway Youth @rcdgyouth]

Our Youth Buses have finished their pickups and are on their way to Newton Stewart, with the Diocesan Jubilee Cross being carried by the bus from the north. We can't wait for our pilgrimage today - follow us @rcdgyouth to be part of the day!

[St John's PS @StJohnsPSAyr]

Primary 7A have been looking and reflecting on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit 🕊️

[QMA RE Dept @RE_qma]

We were delighted to host the RMPS Diocesan Conference 2025 today at Queen Margaret Academy. A day of faith, learning and discussion with inspiring guest speakers, celebrating Mass together, and preparing our young people for the challenges of Higher RMPS. @QMAOfficial

[Diocese of Galloway Youth @rcdgyouth]

We've got our first Youth Evening in South Ayrshire on Sunday 28th September from 5.00 - 7.00 pm in St Margaret's Cathedral, Ayr. Haven't been to a Youth Event this year? Save time on the night and complete a parental consent form online in advance: https://t.co/Tq1P8M69ei

[Diocese of Galloway Youth @rcdgyouth]

In P6-S4? Join us as travel to Whithorn on Sunday 31st August as part of the National Pilgrimage to Whithorn. We'll have a variety of games, activities, pizza, Mass and a talk on St Ninian. Interested? Register here: https://t.co/EnkjW47l9K

[Diocese of Galloway Youth @rcdgyouth]

Are you thinking about coming to Whithorn but aren't sure? Here's some of our Youth Office team to tell you more! Come and join us, sign up online: https://t.co/UOKDkP1OSx

[Diocese of Galloway Youth @rcdgyouth]

Our latest newsletter has landed - packed full of all the latest news and upcoming events from the Youth Office! Pick up a copy in your parish this weekend or read it online today: https://t.co/53WhN0b5Oz

[RC Politics @rcpoliticsuk]

Catholic bishops will celebrate Mass in the Scottish Parliament today at midday.
All MSPs and staff are invited.

[U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops @USCCB]

We remember Pope Francis with gratitude and prayer, one month after his passing.

[St Patrick's PS Troon @StPatricksTroon]

P6 and P7 welcomed Fr Kevin Rennie to the school today. He spoke to them about the upcoming youth events. We hope many will attend the events. @rcdgyouth

[Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh @archedinburgh]

Following the death of Fr Martin Chambers last year Pope Leo XIV, then Cardinal Prevost, wrote to the Diocese of Dunkeld to offer his condolences.

[Image via Galloway Diocese on Facebook.]

[St Patrick's PS Troon @StPatricksTroon]

Thank you to the parish for the tea party after Mass. Thank you to the Ladies Guild for the beautiful medals and cards gifted to the children. Thank you to the parish for gifting the children a book of letters written by children around the world to Pope Francis.

[St John's PS @StJohnsPSAyr]

Our Faith in Action PVG have been outside discussing the exciting news of our new Pope, Pope Leo XIV🕊️ We have said a prayer and been researching more information about our new Pope!🤍 #Article14

[QueenMargaretAcademy @QMAOfficial]

This week's Friday Heroes are our S1 cohort who had a brilliant week of faith and reflection with our friends from @netscotland #faith #community

[Diocese of Galloway Youth @rcdgyouth]

Have you seen our new logo? This weekend we started using our new logo! The new logo, designed by Youth Office leader Louise Girvan, showcases not only our Diocese, but the four deaneries (areas) which make it up!

[Diocese of Galloway Youth @rcdgyouth]

We've had a great day at our Easter Youth Gathering today, celebrating the life and legacy of Pope Francis and his love of young people. Everyone had a fantastic time and we can't wait until the next one. Thank you to everyone who made it possible. See you again soon!