Collective Worship at English Martyrs’ is at the heart of what we do. We are proud to offer pupils, members of staff and our wider community the opportunity to grow spiritually, through experiences of prayer, worship and reflection. Our collective worship is inclusive, creative and inspirational.
Collective worship can be experienced through:
Mass – At the beginning of every school year, we will send out dates for our whole school celebrations with Father Christopher. This year, we will be lucky enough to celebrate Mass in school with Bishop Patrick for our School’s 60th Jubilee Year.
Key Stage 2 class visits to St Francis for Mass – Each KS2 class will go to St Francis to attend 10am mass with the parish community. There will also be the opportunity to spend time in church recognising signs and symbols etc. Community Transport to be booked to support with this if needed.
Class Celebration of the Word – Each class will plan and share a Celebration of the Word with the school community, and parents will be also invited to attend. Children decide as a class on their theme – this could be linked to their class charity, RE topic and scripture, Word of the Week or a suitable theme of choice.
Class Collective Worship – Pupils will also plan and deliver Collective Worship sessions in their classes. Teachers offer opportunities to worship in different ways using music, silence, story, circle time, prayer and reflection.
Eucharistic Adoration – Adoration is when we go and adore Jesus Christ. We are very fortunate to have our own Tabernacle in our Light Room and therefore at certain times in the year, we are able to have the Blessed Sacrament in school with us. During Adoration, Jesus’ body is on display in the monstrance on the altar. Pupils make themselves aware of Jesus’ presence in Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity, under the appearance of the consecrated host.
Sacrament of Reconciliation – During periods of reflection (Advent and Lent), we offer Sacrament of Reconciliation in conjunction with a Parish Priest as a way of preparing for Jesus and becoming closer to Him.
English Martyrs’ School Prayer
Holy English Martyrs’,
Hear us as we sing…
Guide us with light, so that we may,
Have faith and trust in God.
Help us to show respect to grow,
In friendship with your love.
Let us inspire each other to,
Be the best that we can be.
Let our light shine out with love and faith,
For everyone to see.
Amen.
