Prayer
Prayer
As a Catholic School, prayer is at the heart of the school day and in form time, students pray with their tutor within their form group. The prayer resources mirror the liturgical year of the Church and are available for everyone to use.
The School Cycle of Prayer
On special days of the year, our chapel is available for prayer and reflection on contemporary themes studied in the curriculum. Students are invited to meditate in silence on a number of issues and consider the teachings of the Catholic Church and how to respond with Christian love and generosity.
First Half Term
Holy Days / Days of Prayer
18th September – Day of Prayer (The call to Saintliness) RE
26th September – Day of Prayer on European Languages MFL
6th October – CAFOD Fast Day of Prayer Chaplaincy
18th October – Prayers for the victims of modern day slavery – PHSE
Second Half Term
Holy Days / Days of Prayer
1st November – All Saints Day Mass
2nd November – All Souls Day of prayer - RE
10th November - Remembrance Liturgy and Day of Prayer – History
Third Half Term
Holy Days / Days of Prayer
8th January –The Baptism of Our Lord
15th January – Prayers for Civil Rights and Equality (Martin Luther King Day) – History
31st January – Holocaust Memorial Day - RE
7th February – Safer Internet Day of Prayer – Computing
Fourth Half Term
Holy Days / Days of Prayer
23rd February – CAFOD Fast Day of Prayer – Chaplaincy
28th February – National Science Day of Prayer - Science
5th March – Day of Prayer for world Literacy – English
14th March – International Day of Mathematics Day of Prayer - Maths
20th March – Laudato si Day of Prayer – Geography
Fifth Half Term
Holy Days / Days of Prayer
16th April – Feast of St Bernadette of Lourdes Day of Prayer – RE
22nd April – Day of Prayer – Sportsmnaship - PE
10th May – World Technology Day of Prayer – Technology
13 May - Our Lady of Fatima - Feast Day OF Prayer – Chaplaincy
Sixth Half Term
Holy Days / Days of Prayer
21st June – Prayers for the International Day of Music – Music
16th July – Our Lady of Guadeloupe day of prayer - RE
Please find below some of the prayer reflections created by the students to aid and to guide meditation.
Reflection on Anti Slavery Day
Liturgies and Mass
The Eucharist is at the heart of our school and all staff, students and parents have the opportunity to celebrate Mass as part of our worshipping community.
- Year 7 Welcome Mass - Friday 13th October.
- All Saints Day Mass – Wednesday 1st November in the School Chapel at 8:15 a.m. All welcome!
- Staff Advent Mass – Tuesday 5th December.
- Advent Liturgies for all year groups – Monday 18th – Friday 22nd December.
- Advent Carol Service St Joseph's Parish Wath - Wednesday 20th December.
- Staff Lenten Mass – Wednesday 6th March.
- Lenten / Easter Liturgies for all year groups – Monday 25th – Thursday 28th March.
- Ascension Day Mass – Thursday 9th May in the School Chapel at 8:15 a.m. All welcome!
- End of Term Mass for all year groups – Monday 8th July – Friday 23rd July.
Mass may also be celebrated through the year for the needs of the community as needs arise.