Collective Worship/ Prayer and Liturgy
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W/B 11th December Today during Prayer Club, we focussed on the second Advent wreath candle symbolising peace. We created doves as a symbol of peace and wrote prayers for global peace, especially in troubled regions. We also shared the sign of peace with one another. Promoting Peace is key in our Catholic Social Teaching Principles. Let's continue striving for a world filled with peace and harmony. |
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Advent Reconciliation Fr Anton conducted the Sacrament of Reconciliation with the children who had received their First Holy Communions. This is important during Advent as it lets them reflect, seek forgiveness, and approach Christmas with pure hearts, connecting them to the true spirit of the season. |
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W/B 27th November Prayer Club
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W/B 20th November The Feast of the Presentation of Our Mother Mary On Tuesday 21st November, we commemorated the Feast of the Presentation of Our Mother Mary, reflecting on her devoted life and commitment to serving God as an inspiration for our own spiritual journeys. |
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Year 3 Pupil-led prayer Year 3 have created beautiful prayer stones which reflect words from |
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W/B 13th November Liturgical Assembly Our Faith Council led a thought-provoking Liturgical assembly centred around the theme of wisdom. Our mission going forth is: |
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Prayer stones Year 4 and 5 have been making prayer stones for our prayer garden. By using words from our school mission, Catholic |
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W/B 6th November Liturgical Assembly The Faith Council expertly led a liturgical assembly centred on the theme of being humble. Our mission going forth is: How will you grow in humility? |
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Prayer Club In prayer club, we composed prayers for the fallen in preparation for our Remembrance service and crafted a beautiful poppy wreath to honour their memory. |
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W/B 30th October Reception Pupil-led prayer Reception led a beautiful rendition of the Hail Mary in sign language. |
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Prayer club We came together to participate in a guided meditation focussed on the lives and virtues of the saints. |
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Month of the rosary For the month of the rosary, Year 6 made their own rosaries which Fr Anton blessed. They will use these rosaries during times of prayer. |
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W/B 16th October Year 1 Pupil-led prayer It shared a beautifully crafted class-written prayer celebrating the wonder of God's creation. They also sang a song about Noah's ark, accompanied by the soulful strumming of Mr. Houten's guitar. |
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Year 6 have potted plants in the prayer garden and composed beautiful prayers to Mary in honour of the Month of the Rosary. |
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W/B 9th October Our Faith Council shared the Gospel and linked it to the theme ‘Messenger’. Our mission going forth is to be a messenger of God. |
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Year 2 Pupil-led prayer |
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Prayer Club During prayer club this week our Faith Council helped to lead the praying of the rosary. |
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Liturgical Assembly Our Faith Council shared the Gospel and linked it to the theme ‘Change’. Our mission going forth is to think about what positive changes we can make in our lives. |
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Collective worship/ Prayer and Liturgy plays a fundamental part of daily school life and enables us all to join together as one in prayer and worship.
Growing Closer to God
In its simplest form, prayer is defined as “talking to God.” It is a personal time of opening our hearts to our Heavenly Father and bringing everything in our hearts to Him. Prayer can be a powerful force for change in our lives, and the importance of doing it on a daily basis is something we strive to instill in our children.
Communication is the foundation for success in any relationship. When we communicate openly and freely with each other, we learn to know each other as individuals. This principle also applies to our relationship with God. By talking to God, we can learn more about who He is and what plan He has for us.
Celebrating Mass together
Throughout the year, Mass is held to celebrate school events and Holy days of Obligation. We are joined by our Parish priest Father Anton. Our Masses are led by our Faith Council. Throughout the year, every class has the opportunity to attend Mass at our local parish. Additionally, we join with parishioners once a term on Sunday to celebrate our school.
Whole School Reflection
Prayer and reflection are the essences of our spirituality. Every day, as a school, we take part in collective worship. We pray and reflect together during whole school assemblies. In class, we think about scripture and reflect upon key gospel values. During this time, we come together as one family to reflect and pray together. Each week, a different class take it in turns to lead pupil-led prayer for the rest of the school.
Prayer Club
Prayer club is held every Tuesday, led by our Faith Council.