Our children and staff have the opportunity to pray each day in school.  Staff meetings always begin with a time for prayer.

We know that through prayer, children deepen their relationship with God as a loving, compassionate Father.  There are multiple opportunities for children to experience different ways of praying throughout their school day. Children pray formally, informally, through liturgies and assemblies. We have a rich liturgical life; liturgies take place in classrooms, in the school hall, in our school grounds and in our adjoining Church - Jesus Christ the Redeemer of Mankind. The children help to prepare and participate in masses and liturgies.

Our Daily School Prayers

Prayer at the start of the school day

Oh my God you love me
You are with us night and day
I want to love you always
In all I do and say
I’ll try to please you Father
Bless me through the day

Amen

Prayer before lunch

Bless us O Lord as we sit together
Bless the food we eat today
Bless the hands that make the food
Bless us O Lord

Amen

Prayer at the end of the school day

God our Father
We come to say
Thank you for your love to today
Thank you for my family
And all the friends you give to me
Guard me in the dark of night
And in the morning send your light

Amen

Prayer Expectations

Our RE programme, 'Day by Day’, lists traditional prayers that are introduced to children at different ages. We expect that children will be able to say some of these prayers from memory by the time they leave Year 6.

Our RE programme, 'Day by Day', also outlines the prayers that children should know by the time they leave Year 6.

In addition to traditional prayers, we encourage children to write their own prayers and offer spontaneous prayers with resources to inspire them such as prayer cards, pebbles, prayer treasure boxes and trees.

Examples of children's prayers: 

Dear God,

I hope you bless me with friends and family as we start our new term in school. Please help to make it good and fun for all. Please help others if they are having trouble with their learning.

Amen

Year 4 boy, 2025

Dear God,

Thank you for the wiggly leaves and the curved nectar in the flowers.

Amen

Year 3 girl, 2025

Supporting Families with prayer

Each week, one child in each class is invited to take home the class prayer bag. The bag contains items to support prayer at home, such as liturgical coloured cloths and other items to create a prayer space at home. Each bag also has a notebook in it which the children can use to share the prayers they said or a photo of how they used the bag with their family. They then share what they did with their class. Guidance is provided for families regarding how they may like to use the bags: In this prayer bag.docx

  

Year 3 Children First Reconciliation and First Communion

Please remember in your prayers all our Year 3 children as they start to prepare for their First Reconciliation and First Communion. May we show them by our example how precious and fulfilling these sacraments are in our lives.

Memories of Finlay

On February 7th 2014, our school community joined the family and friends of the Marriott family at a service of thanksgiving for Finlay's life. Chris, Judith and James have kindly given us permission to place their inspiring 'Memories of Finlay' on our website. May it be a source of comfort and strength to us all.

Finlay never gave up his fight. When you need strength, use his strength.
When you need his spirit, use his spirit. Finlay will be there for you.
(Chris Marriott)

One of the great blessings of our school and parish community is the comfort and support that we offer each other so freely, especially during times of sadness. As part of that support, we have placed here a link to the Child Bereavment UK Website, to help and guide all our families.

Peace be with you