We actively promote and engage pupils in the liturgical year through the following means:
1. Liturgical Celebrations: We participate in liturgical celebrations throughout the year, such as Masses, prayer services, and sacramental celebrations . These events allow pupils to experience and actively participate in the rituals and traditions of the liturgical year.
This year’s liturgical celebrations, can be seen in the table below:
Autumn Term 2023
| Date | Event |
| Friday 8th September | 9:15am – Beginning of Term Mass – Year 6 to lead |
| Friday 15th September | St Alphonsa Class (Yr 4) wear own clothes to celebrate feast day |
| Monday 2nd October | Rosary Assembly |
| Wednesday 4th October | St Francis’ class (Reception) wear own clothes to celebrate feast day. |
| Friday 12th October | Harvest Liturgy in Church – Year 5 to lead – 11am |
| Wednesday 1st November | All Saints Day – Years 1 – 6 will attend Church at 9:15am. |
| Thursday 2nd November | Year 4 Year Group Mass in Church – 9:15am |
| Thursday 9th November | Phase 5/6 Mass in Church – 9:15am |
| Wednesday 22nd November | St Cecilia’s Class (Yr 1/2) wear own clothes to celebrate feast day |
| Thursday 30th November | Non-Uniform day. To celebrate St Andrew’s Day the children may wear blue, white or tartan clothes. We ask for a £1 donation towards the school funds via the School Gateway. |
| Wednesday 6th December | Phase 1/2 (Years 1 and 2) Christmas Play – 9:15am in the hall – younger siblings who are not school age are welcome. |
| Thursday 7th December | Phase 1/2 (Years 1 and 2) Christmas Play – 9:15am in the hall – no younger siblings. |
| Thursday 7th December | Junior Advent Service – 10:45am in the Church |
| Friday 8th December | Feast of the Immaculate Conception – Years 1 up to Year 6 go to Church. |
| Wednesday 13th December | Reception Christmas Play – 9:30am – 10am |
| Thursday 14th December | Nursery Christmas Play – 11am |
Spring Term 2024
| Date | Event |
| Friday 5th January | Epiphany – Mass in Church – Year 4 to lead |
| Wednesday 31st January | St John Bosco (Yr 6) wear own clothes to celebrate feast day. |
| Friday 2nd February | 1:30pm – Candlemas Liturgy in the hall |
| Thursday 8th February | St Josephine Bakhita Class (Year 5) wear their own clothes to celebrate feast day. |
| Thursday 8th February | 9:15am – Year 6 Year Group Mass in Church – Year 5 Maths with Teacher and TA |
| Wednesday 14th February | Ash Wednesday Service in Church |
| Friday 1st March | Non-Uniform day. To celebrate St David’s Day the children may wear red, white and green clothes. We ask for a £1 donation towards the school funds via the School Gateway. |
| Friday 8th March | All classes from Nursery up to Year 6 – Mothers’ Day class assemblies – these will be live streamed. |
| Friday 15th March | Non-Uniform day. To celebrate St Patrick’s Day the children may wear green, white and orange clothes. We ask for a £1 donation towards the school funds via the School Gateway. |
| Tuesday 19th March | Phase 3/4 Lent Play – 9:15am |
| Wednesday 20th March | Phase 3/4 Lent Play – 9:15am |
| Thursday 21st March | Junior Lent Service – 10:30am in Church |
| Thursday 21st March | 1pm – 3pm in Church – Reconciliation – Years 3-6 – Need to check that the Year 3’s have made their First Confession |
| Thursday 28th March | End of term and Whole School Easter Bonnet Parade, school finishes at 1:15pm. |
Summer Term 2024
| Date | Event |
| Tuesday 16th April | St Bernadette’s Class (Yr 3) wear own clothes to celebrate feast day which is on 16th April. |
| Thursday 18th April | Beginning of Term Mass – Year 3 to lead |
| Tuesday 23rd April | Non-Uniform day. To celebrate St George’s Day the children may wear red and white clothes. We ask for a £1 donation towards the school funds. |
| Thursday 25th April | Year 5 Year Group Mass in church |
| Wednesday 1st May | St Joseph’s Class (Reception) wear their own clothes to celebrate St Joseph’s feast day |
| Wednesday 1st May | Rosary Assembly |
| Thursday 2nd May | Phase 1/2 Mass in Church |
| Thursday 9th May | Ascension Mass in Church |
| Friday 7th June | Sacred Heart Feast Day Mass for Years 1 – 6 in Church at 9:15am. Phase 1/2 to lead. Whole school picnic at 12pm to 1:pm on the school field. |
| Thursday 13th June | St Anthony (Yr 1) wear their own clothes to celebrate their feast day |
| Monday 17th June | All classes from Nursery up to Year 6 – Fathers’ Day class assemblies – these will be live streamed. |
| Thursday 27th June | Phase 3/4 Mass in Church |
| Friday 28th June | St Peter and Paul Mass in Church |
| Monday 1st July | St Peter’s Class (Yr3/4) wear their own clothes to celebrate feast day which was on 30th June. |
| Friday 12th July | St Anne’s class (Nursery) wear their own clothes to celebrate the feast day of St Anne which is on 26th July. |
| Thursday 18th July | 9:15 – Year 6 Leavers Mass in Church |
2. Religious Education: We incorporate teachings about the liturgical year into the religious education curriculum. Pupils learn about the significance of different liturgical seasons, such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time. They study the biblical and historical context of these seasons and explore their spiritual meaning and practices.
3. Prayer and Reflection: Pupils engage in prayer and reflection related to the liturgical year. Pupils are provided with prayer resources, reflections, or devotional materials specific to each liturgical season. This helps them deepen their understanding and personal connection to the liturgical year. Pupils lead the rosary during October and May.
4. Decorations and Symbols: We decorate the classrooms, chapels and common areas to reflect the liturgical season. Symbols and visuals associated with each season, such as Advent wreaths, Christmas nativity scenes, or Stations of the Cross are displayed to create a visual reminder of the liturgical year’s significance.
5. Special Activities and Events: We organise special activities and events to celebrate and engage pupils in the liturgical year. These can include Advent or Lenten retreats, Stations of the Cross prayer walks, Holy Week services, or service projects aligned with the themes of the liturgical seasons.
By incorporating these practices and activities, we aim to educate pupils about the liturgical year, foster a deeper understanding of the Church’s traditions and rituals, and encourage active participation and spiritual growth within the context of the liturgical calendar.