Prayer Life

CAFOD: Family Fast Day is on Friday 6th October. We are invited to join together with our parish, family and friends around the world to offer prayers and support for those who are less fortunate than ourselves and provide funds to help the most vulnerable to have access to the medical care they need to survive increasingly challenging circumstances.

During October each class will have a shiny box in their classroom and we will be collecting loose change. We ask that if you have any spare coins, however big or small, that the children bring them in and add them to their class boxes – any donations would be gratefully received. At the end of October we will then add our money together and send it to CAFOD in aid of Family Fast Appeal. Together our small donations can make a big difference.

For more information please visit Family Fast Day (cafod.org.uk)

 

 

 

Wednesday Word 29.11.23

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This weeks Wednesday Word is Prayer.

Jesus said to his disciples, “Be on your guard, stay awake, because you do not know when the end time will come. It is like a man travelling abroad; he leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his own task, and orders the doorkeeper to stay awake. So, stay awake – because you do not know when the Master of the house is coming; it may be evening or midnight, cockcrow or dawn. If he comes unexpectedly, he may find you still sleeping. What I am saying to you now, I say to everyone: Stay awake!”

(Adapted from Mark 13:33-37)
The 1st Sunday of Advent, Year B

“Dear young people, Christ asks you to be wide awake and alert, to see the things in life that really matter.” Pope Francis

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Wednesday Word 1.11.23

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This weeks Wednesday Word is Humble.

“Being humble helps us share the problems of others. When we live humbly, God takes our small efforts and creates great things.” Pope Francis

Dear Lord Jesus, we thank you for all our blessings and gifts. Please help us to grow in humility – to be humble and loving at all times.

Amen.

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Wednesday Word 25.10.23

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This weeks Wednesday Word is Love.

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that our love for God is also made known through the way that we love others. Whenever we love and care for one another we can be sure that God is with us.

Dear Lord Jesus, help us to love others as we love ourselves. Please help us to see that other people have needs too, and to love you through loving them.

Amen.

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Wednesday Word 18.10.23

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This weeks Wednesday Word is Gratitude.

This Sunday’s Gospel reminds us how we can live happier lives by giving God what is due to him – our gratitude! Being grateful to God puts us in the right frame of mind. It is good for our well-being and helps us to be happy in life.

Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for blessing us in so many ways. Help us to be always
grateful to you and to show our gratitude by loving those around us.

Amen.

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Wednesday Word 4.10.23

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This weeks Wednesday Word is Messenger.

Our schools and parishes continue to share Jesus’ message today, so that all people can live in a right relationship with God. Through our words and especially through our actions we too can be God’s messengers,
sharing God’s joy and love at home, at school and in the community.

Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for all your messengers who help us to know you. Help us to be your faithful messengers, so that others will come to know the joy of loving you.

Amen.

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Wednesday Word 27.9.23

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This weeks Wednesday Word is Change.

Throughout the school years, the whole family will grow and change – learning more about life and about one another. Change can be an exciting part of family life. In this Sunday’s Gospel, the father represents God and the sons represent ways that we can respond to God. Initially one son refused his father’s request, but then
he had a change of heart for the better. This Gospel sets us a challenge.

Sometimes we may not always respond to God in the best way. However, God our Father is always there to welcome a change of heart. No matter how many times we need to start again – God will be there for us.

Dear Lord Jesus, grant me the courage to change what can be changed, the peace to accept the things that cannot be changed, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Amen

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Wednesday Word 20.9.23

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This weeks Wednesday Word is Generous. 

Dear Lord Jesus,

Thank you for your generous love. Please help us to grow in generosity
and to do your work in the world with a loving and generous heart.

Amen.

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Wednesday Word 13.9.23

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This weeks Wednesday Word is Forgiveness.

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Peter asks Jesus the question about how many times we should forgive. Jesus’ answer
shows that we must forgive one another just as God forgives us: again and again, without limit. God is our loving Father and we can always count on his loving forgiveness and on the freedom that his forgiveness brings. Jesus instructs us to be just as forgiving toward others.

 

Wednesday Word 26.7.23

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This weeks Wednesday Word is treasure.

In this Sundays Gospel, Jesus compares the joy of the kingdom of heaven to the joy of finding hidden treasure or valuable pearls. When we try to live as Jesus taught us; Gods kingdom grows within our hearts.

Dear Lord Jesus,

Help us to have hearts that treasure you above all things, and to share the treasure of love with everyone.

Amen.

Wednesday Word 19.7.23

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This weeks Wednesday Word is Growing.
We cannot grow up by ourselves; rather we journey and grow in a community, in a family. Pope Francis 

This Sundays Gospel reminds us that the kingdom of God is growing all around us.

Dear Lord Jesus,

Thank you for the people who help us to grow in your love and please help us to keep growing in goodness.

Amen

Wednesday Word 12.7.23

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This week’s Wednesday Word is ‘ Listening’. Jesus wants us to listen closely to his words. He wants us to take the time to think and really understand what he is saying – to be like good soil in which the seed (his words) can take root. Then God can work through us to produce a great crop of goodness in our world.

Dear Lord Jesus,

Thank you for listening to us. Please help us to listen and understand your words and to be good listeners to each other too.

Amen.

Wednesday Word 5.7.23

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This week’s Wednesday Word is ‘Companion’. Jesus wants us to be our companion through life – to be there for us always, reminding us that we are loved by God. Jesus never wants us to be troubled, he wants to be our companion – to help us live peacefully in his way. We are doing this whenever we are loving and caring, trying our best to be gentle and kind – bringing calm and comfort to others.

 

Wednesday Word 28.6.23

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This week’s Wednesday Word is ‘Selfless’. Through the Gospel this week, Jesus is encouraging his disciples to be ‘selfless’ – to give him first place in their lives. They are to forget about themselves and to put others’ needs before their own – to be selfless. This message is for each one of us too.

Wednesday Word. 21.6.23

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Christmas

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“She wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them at the inn.” Luke 2:7

Christ Jesus,
as we celebrate your birth in a stable
we remember all those among us
who are left out, who live in poverty,
who are homeless
and who long to go home.
Make room in our hearts
for our sisters and brothers,
so that we may reach out to them in love.
Amen

Whole School Liturgical Prayer

Prayer plays a very important role in helping our children to further their spiritual development.

On a Monday morning, each week, children gather together for Liturgical Prayer. This focuses on the Gospel from the previous Sunday. At the end of the prayer time, each class is presented with a weekly mission linked to the Gospel.

Class Prayer

Our children say morning, afternoon and home time payers every day. The RE curriculum allows regular opportunities for the children to pray around a class focal point and to reflect on key religious themes. Children plan and lead weekly liturgies in class and parents are invited into school to share key class liturgies with the children.

Christian Meditation

For five minutes each day, each class takes part in Christian Meditation. This gives the children a chance to quietly reflect and to know how to take time out of their day to focus their thoughts and prayers. Music is played whilst children focus on images, hymns, artwork or scripture which links to something important to them or something they feel they need to focus on as a group.

Prayer Space

Our Mini Vinnies have set up a quiet prayer space for all children to use during lunchtime.

Weekly prayers for parents, staff and children.