Holy Mass – the Source and Summit of our Faith
The whole school celebrates Holy Mass in the main school hall at least once a term. This is led by our Parish Priest. We hear Mass to celebrate the start of Advent, a Mass to mark the start of Lent, if possible on Ash Wednesday, or close to that day, and a Leaver’s Mass in the Pentecost Term. We also endeavour to ensure that pupils encounter Mass at our parish church, St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church on Ashby Road, at least once a term.
Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar
After the example of Our Blessed Mother Mary and Saint Joseph, the Shepherds of Bethlehem, and the Three Kings who travelled from afar to adore Jesus at His birth, and after the example of the Twelve Apostles, and Saint Mary Magdalene, and countless saints throughout the ages, and most recently with the Church recognising the fervour and zeal of Blessed Carlo Acutis for Our Lord’s Presence in the Blessed Sacrament, we are blessed to be able to offer all our children across the whole school the time to participate in and receive grace from Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. This takes place at least once each term during the school year.
The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
Children have the opportunity to go to Confession during Advent and Lent and so experience the healing and renewal of soul and spirit that comes from saying sorry to God for our sins and then receiving the great grace and blessing of His forgiveness and mercy and the joy of being reconciled with our Lord and God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Sacramental Preparation for Holy Communion
The children have the opportunity to attend Sacramental Preparation and Catechesis for making their First Confession and the reception of their First Holy Communion. This is led by the parish with weekly sessions taking place at the Church between January and June.
Other Liturgical Events
The whole school celebrates other liturgical events which are held throughout the school year, including our Harvest Festival, Christmas Carol Concert, Ash Wednesday, Stations of the Cross, special solemnities and feast days and Holy Days of Obligation.
Weekly Collective Worship
A whole school Collective Worship is held at the beginning and end of each week in the main school hall. Each Monday, pupils participate in a class assembly or a Headteacher assembly; each Friday, pupils participate in a Celebration of the Word or Hymn Singing.
Monday 2.30 p.m. Headteacher Assembly / Whole School – Class Assembly including celebrating Merit Awards
Tuesday Class Prayers
Wednesday Class Prayers
Thursday Class Prayers
Friday 2.30 p.m. Whole school Celebration of the Word / Hymn Singing
Voluntary Worship and Retreat
❖ Daily Reading of the Holy Bible;
❖ Weekly Prayer Group;
❖ Holy Rosary in the months of October and May;
❖ Travelling Crib during Advent and Christmas and Epiphany time;
❖ Travelling Cross during Lent;
❖ Chaplaincy Team Meetings.
Please find below our Annual Plan for Provision of Prayer and Liturgy opportunities and our Collective Worship Rota during the Advent Term.
STB Annual Plan Of Provision Advent Term 2024/25
STB Collective Worship Advent Term 2024/25
