Year 4 were lucky enough to be visited by two Year 12 students from QE boys this week. We took part in an interactive workshop about the values and beliefs of Islam. Our guests eloquently addressed the issues surrounding stereotyping and we all reflected on how someone’s appearance doesn’t always represent their internal beliefs and […]
Read MoreY4 Prayer Service
On Wednesday, Year 4 dedicated their Prayer Service to St. Peter and St. Paul. The children began the service by acknowledging the lives and contributions of St. Peter and St. Paul. Their faith and dedication to spreading the Gospel message were highlighted, reminding everyone of their essential roles in the early Christian community. The Scripture […]
Read MoreFeast of St Peter and St Paul
Thank you to the parents who helped us take the children in Years 3 and 4 and Years 5 and 6 to St Peters and St Gregory’s to celebrate the Feast of St Peter and St Paul. I think everyone agreed the children were superb! The Year 3 and 4 children’s behaviour was excellent and […]
Read MoreAll Saints Day
On Tuesday, whilst Years 3 and 4 attended Mass at St Peter’s, Years 5 and 6 attended Mass at St Gregory’s Church to celebrate All Saints’ Day. We were welcomed by the local community, who joined us in the congregation. Years 5 & 6 sung ‘For All the Saints’ as their opening hymn together. The […]
Read MoreNew School Year Mass
On Tuesday we welcomed both Fr John and Fr David to St Catherine’s as we celebrated our New School Year Mass for Years 3 & 4 and 5 & 6. The theme of Tuesday’s Mass was “Share the Light.” We know how important it is to live our faith and follow Jesus’ examples and teachings. […]
Read MoreReconciliation Service
Thank you Father John and Father James for leading a Reconciliation Service with the Years 5 & 6 children and giving them the opportunity to go to Confession during our Lenten journey. The children gathered together to sit quietly and reflect on our Lenten journey so far. Thank you to the children who led this […]
Read More3W Prayer Service
Thank you to Mrs Whyatt and Class 3W for leading the Prayer Service this week. They reminded us that lots of people like to give something up during Lent to remind themselves of Jesus’s time in the desert with no food and no water. They asked this key question- Wouldn’t it be good if Lent […]
Read MoreAsh Wednesday Mass
The KS2 children attended mass at either Mary Immaculate and St Peter’s or Mary Immaculate and St Gregory’s . Thank you to Father John and Father John for making us feel so welcomed. A special ‘Thank You’ to all the parents who accompanied us to and from the service. It was such a wonderful opportunity […]
Read More4B Prayer Service
Thank you to Class 4B and Miss Grace for preparing the Prayer Service this week. Their Prayer Service reminded us of the Gospel last Sunday- ‘The Presentation in the Temple’. It is also called Candlemas– 40 days after the birth of Jesus. The children sang a beautiful song called ‘ Song of Simeon. Candles symbolise […]
Read More5C Class Mass
Thank you to Father James for celebrating Mass with Class 5C on Tuesday. The Gospel reading was about healing. The Bible speaks often of miraculous healing through the work of Jesus Christ. The children sang beautifully and read so reverently. As always we were delighted that so many of our parents could gather with us. […]
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