Prayer and Liturgy
Prayer and Liturgy
Prayer and Liturgy is a special time, central to our school, where we gather to deepen our connection with God. Each of our liturgies are carefully structured and allow our children time to Gather, Listen, Respond and leave with their Mission. Pupils prepare Prayer and Liturgy to further develop their connection with scripture, liturgical seasons and the symbols of the Catholic faith.
Gospel Liturgy
At the beginning of each week, we gather as a school family to reflect upon the Sunday Gospel. We listen to scripture in many forms and respond with our understanding of what our mission is.
Wednesday Word
The Wednesday Word is a mid-week moment for all children, staff and families to reflect on the forthcoming Sunday Gospel. It is a Gospel 'gift' to us all, and provides the opportunity to deepen understanding of scripture and consider what our collective Mission - to take action based on the scripture messages. The weekly word, helps us to focus our thoughts and feelings towards positive action The Wednesday Word is also emailed to families to share in the Word.
Click here to access the Wednesday Word for families
Class based Prayer and Liturgy
Pupils prepare Prayer and Liturgy for their class, based around a theme, Saint, piece of scripture or as a response to something global, national or local. They use the pupil planners to aid their preparation, ready to share with the class. This is a special time to gather with class friends and be with God.
- Wednesday Word - Ordinary Time
- Wednesday Word - Christmas
- Wednesday Word - Lent
- Wednesday Word - Easter
- Wednesday Word - Advent
- Wednesday Word - Ordinary Time
- Children prepared Prayer and Liturgy to celebrate Little Way Week , taking inspiration from St Therese of Lisieux.
Examples of Liturgy Sections
Gather
Play music, sit in a certain way, lighting a range of candles, looking at a thought provoking picture, artefact or resource and more.
Listen
Readings from the bible, Listening to world news, listening to psalms, listening to prayers, sharing a story or a hymn, acting out the Gospel and more.
Respond
Write a post-it, write a prayer, activity E.G. art, open prayer, pass the candle and more.
Mission
Take something home, complete a special weekly challenge, remember something and more.
St Gabriel the Archangel Celebration Mass.
With the Principal, our Head Boy and Head Girl attended Mass at St Austins in Stafford to celebrate not only the feast day of the Archangels Gabriel Michael and Raphael but to mark the occasion of our transition to a new CMAT - St Gabriel the Archangel. In school, we took part virtually and were inspired about the exciting times ahead!
Forming pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for justice.
Stay and Pray
Every term, we invite parish, friends and family to join us for our Stay and Pray. Come and join us for our next one!
Eucharistic Congress
A Eucharistic Congress is a large gathering of Catholics focused on the Eucharist, which is the real presence of Jesus Christ in the consecrated bread and wine. They are usually held over several days and involve Masses, Eucharistic adoration, processions, and other activities. They aim to foster deeper understanding and devotion to the Eucharist and bring people together.
In July, we took part in a very special Adoration of the Eucharist. Celebrations and adoration spanned over 3 days and children joined Mass at Sacred Heart, Tunstall to bear witness to their faith in this way. Children also took part in a separate Adoration at St Augustine's Church.
We also held a day of learning, right across the MAC, linked to the Congress.
