Christmas Eve, 2025, marked the beginning of a 12-month celebration of the founding of the Presentation Congregation. From one woman walking the dark lanes of Cork to a global network of Presentation People standing for hope, education, and human dignity, this anniversary is both a remembrance and a renewal. The 37 Post Primary and 13 primary CEIST schools in the tradition of the Presentation Sisters continue to carry the light of Nano and constantly seek to find new ways to ensure that her legacy is honoured, preserved and alive. The following resources from the Presentation Sisters will, we hope, help our schools as they seek to mark and celebrate this incredible milestone.
- The specially commissioned logo can be used on all display and printed material
- 250th Anniversary Activity Guide offers concrete suggestions for marking the anniversary that link with the global Presentation community.
- Resource Texts offers an insight into the life of Nano Nagle and the founding of the Presentation Congregation that can be used for information and teaching purposes.
- Rise O People is the specially commissioned hymn for the anniversary.
We look forward to hearing how our CEIST Schools in the Presentation tradition mark this very special anniversary during the coming year. Please send photos videos and any other record of your schools 250th anniversary celebration. If we can be of any assistance in helping you please do not hesitate to contact your School Coordinator.