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.

Prayers for September

Prayers for October

Prayers for November

Prayers for December

Prayers for January

Prayers for February

Prayers for March

Prayers for April

Prayers for May 

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

18^th September – Day of Prayer (The call to Saintliness) RE

26^th September – Day of Prayer on European Languages MFL

6^th October – CAFOD Fast Day of Prayer Chaplaincy

18^th October – Prayers for the victims of modern day slavery – PHSE

Second Half Term

Holy Days / Days of Prayer

1^st November – All Saints Day Mass

2^nd November – All Souls Day of prayer - RE

10^th November - Remembrance Liturgy and Day of Prayer – History

Third Half Term

Holy Days / Days of Prayer

8^th January –The Baptism of Our Lord

15^th January – Prayers for Civil Rights and Equality (Martin Luther King Day) – History

31^st January – Holocaust Memorial Day - RE

7^th February – Safer Internet Day of Prayer – Computing

Fourth Half Term

Holy Days / Days of Prayer

23^rd February – CAFOD Fast Day of Prayer – Chaplaincy

28^th February – National Science Day of Prayer - Science

5^th March – Day of Prayer for world Literacy – English

14^th March – International Day of Mathematics Day of Prayer - Maths

20^th March – Laudato si Day of Prayer – Geography

Fifth Half Term

Holy Days / Days of Prayer

16^th April – Feast of St Bernadette of Lourdes Day of Prayer – RE

22^nd April – Day of Prayer – Sportsmnaship - PE

10^th 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

21^st June – Prayers for the International Day of Music – Music

16^th 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

Reflection on All Souls Day

Reflection of Remembrance 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 13^th October.
• All Saints Day Mass – Wednesday 1^st November in the School Chapel at 8:15 a.m. All welcome!
• Staff Advent Mass – Tuesday 5^th December.
• Advent Liturgies for all year groups – Monday 18^th – Friday 22^nd December.
• Advent Carol Service St Joseph's Parish Wath - Wednesday 20th December.
• Staff Lenten Mass – Wednesday 6^th March.
• Lenten / Easter Liturgies for all year groups – Monday 25^th – Thursday 28^th March.
• Ascension Day Mass – Thursday 9^th May in the School Chapel at 8:15 a.m. All welcome!
• End of Term Mass for all year groups – Monday 8^th July – Friday 23^rd July.

Mass may also be celebrated through the year for the needs of the community as needs arise.