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Collective Worship
Worship and Sacramental Life
A vibrant prayer and liturgical life is at the heart of St John's school identity. Informed by the RED, we have developed a rhythm of daily, seasonal, and sacramental worship that includes:
- Daily class prayers
- Weekly Gospel liturgies and celebrations
- Opportunities for pupil-led prayer and liturgy
- Masses throughout the liturgical year
- Preparation and celebration of the key sacrament of First Holy Communion
This regular worship nurtures pupils’ relationship with God and strengthens their sense of belonging to the Church.
Christ is at the centre of our school. Christ is present in our daily lives and we show this by living out our mission statement ‘Nurturing hearts, inspiring minds'.
It is the Catholic ethos that makes St John's Catholic Primary School a nurturing environment where children can learn and grow, brought about by staff offering quality guidance and care to the children.
We aim to bring children closer to God by learning and understanding scripture and the teachings of Jesus, so that we bring ourselves closer to God.
All children take part in daily prayer, 'Celebration of the Word' as a class, regular liturgical worships, as well as celebrating Mass at school and Church.
In Year 3, children prepare to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Holy Communion, we work closely with parents during this time to reinforce the important role of parents within God’s family during these special celebrations.
Throughout Key Stage Two, pupils are supported and encouraged to become mature and responsible global citizens of the 21st Century. Their leadership roles as ‘Prayer Angels’ and Mini Vinnies ensure that they promote prayer and Religious projects throughout the whole school. Academic excellence for all our children is one of our aspirations, but we also nurture those special God given gifts which make our child unique.
Progression in Celebration of the Word Across School
Whole school planning of Collective Worship
The Wednesday Word provides child friendly liturgy weekly:
https://wednesday-word.paperturn-view.com/love?pid=MTA101634&v=174.6
Take the time out of your day to work on your relationship with God through watching or listening to prayers, reflections and Gospel readings:
We use Ten Ten Resources for our Gospel Assemblies and Daily Prayers. Please use this link to see the current themes reflected upon:
https://www.tentenresources.co.uk/prayers-for-home/parent-newsletter/