At Our Lady and St Paul’s, collective worship is a cornerstone of our school life, deeply aligning with our Mission Statement: “At Our Lady and St Paul’s, we encourage each other to love, learn and live as friends of Jesus Christ.”

Our worship sessions provide a sacred time for our school community to gather in prayer, reflection, and spiritual growth. Guided by the “Virtues to Live By” approach, each week we focus on a specific virtue, helping our children to embody these essential values in their everyday lives. Through stories, prayers, and songs, we encourage our pupils to live out virtues such as respect, kindness, and patience.

This focus fosters a nurturing environment where faith, learning, and moral development go hand in hand, helping each member of our school community to grow in friendship with Jesus Christ.

Please read the sections below to learn more about our approach to Collective Worship.

Weekly Structure

Monday

In Monday Collective Worship, where we gather as a class to reflect on this week’s virtue. This is a special time to come together in prayer and thoughtful reflection, focusing on how we can live out this virtue in our daily lives. As we begin, let us open our hearts and minds, seeking to grow in faith and love as friends of Jesus Christ.

Tuesday

Tuesday Whole School Collective Worship is a time for our entire school community to come together in faith and unity. Today, we will reflect on this week’s virtue, exploring how it can guide our actions and strengthen our relationships. Let us join in prayer, song, and reflection, as we encourage one another to love, learn, and live as friends of Jesus Christ.

Wednesday

Wednesday Whole School Celebration Worship is a joyful time to gather and give thanks for the blessings in our lives. Today, we celebrate the achievements and efforts of our school community, while reflecting on how we have lived out this week’s virtue. Together, let us offer our prayers and gratitude, continuing to grow in faith and friendship with Jesus Christ.

Thursday

Thursday Singing Worship is a joyful time to lift our voices in praise and celebration. Through song, we reflect on this week’s virtue and draw closer to God, expressing our faith and love for Jesus Christ. As we sing together, let us feel united in spirit, encouraging one another to live out our school’s mission of love, learning, and friendship.

Friday

Welcome to our Friday Phase Worship, a special time for us to gather in smaller groups to reflect on this week’s virtue. Together, we will pray, share, and think about how we have embraced this virtue in our lives. As we end the week, let us seek God’s guidance to continue loving, learning, and living as friends of Jesus Christ.

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