The Parish & Local Community

Child-led Prayer and Liturgy- Zacchaeus 

Our prayer leaders this week took their liturgy outside as the sun was shining. They discussed how Jesus chose to go and eat at Zachaeus's house, and what message that gives to us. 

Ascension Mass 

It was lovely to go to church to celebrate the Ascension Mass with the parish community. For many of the Sparklers Nursery children, it was the first time that they have been in mass. Their behaviour, and the chidlren of the school was fantastic. 

Father Embery's homily talked about saying goodbye and related this to characters leaving a TV programme. 

Rosary

Today, children in Class 2, prayed the Rosary together. For many of the children this was the first time that they have prayed in this way. Most children really enjoyed the experience and have asked to make it a regular thing. 

Easter Mass 

Today, we visited the Church for our pre Easter mass. We heard the passion, which is a story about Jesus's death. The children could relate to the story from what they learnt during the Stations of the Cross the previous day. 

Stations of the Cross 

What a lovely afternoon reflecting in front of the Stations of the Cross. The children in Class 2 had the opportunity to look at the stations, pray in front of them and reflect on what messages we can take into our own lives. 

World Day of Prayer 

Some of the children worked with Mrs Hogarth thinking about how we can take an active part in praying during the World Day of Prayer. 

Ash Wednesday

Today is the first day of Lent, we went across to church to receive the ashes. Father Embery talked about promises that we could make during Lent and how some of these promises involve sacrificing something.  

Epiphany 

All the children and staff attended the mass for Epiphany. We thoughts about the gifts that had been given to Jesus by the Three Kings. The children came back to school and thought about gifts that they would give to Jesus. 

Christmas Mass 

Today, we celebrated a mass for Christmas. It is the first time we have been for a Parish mass since Covid, this made it extra special. 

It was lovely to have all our Parish Community together. 

Remembrance Day

Children from St William's Primary School and Nursery visited the centotaph at St John's Church. They took some time to reflect and prayed together. 

At school, we held our own service for the Armistice Day. It was a short service but the children commented on how it made them feel.