We give time each day to different aspects of our children’s spiritual development and relationship with God.
In St. Joseph’s we plan many of our Liturgical Prayers with the pupils. They enjoy taking ownership of these spiritual, liturgical events. We contemplate and celebrate the Church’s seasons, feast days and significant dates e.g. CAFOD, International World Peace Day, Remembrance Day, Anti Bullying Day and many more. The whole of St. Joseph’s family is invited to join us at all times. All liturgical events, Masses and weekly Statements to Live by are shared with parents via newsletters, website and Weduc. Throughout school we display our religious artwork to celebrate our special and unique love of Jesus. Each of our classroom’s have beautiful focal points that reflect the liturgical seasons. The focal points also display the creative prayer work that the pupils have initiated and developed throughout their RE topics. The pupils also have time for personal prayer, through our school chapel and whole school focal points.
Year 6 celebrating their Lenten Topic Liturgy; Death and New Life.
Yr6 Sacrament of Ordination Liturgy.
Year 7 planned, created and celebrated ‘The Annunciation’ through a beautiful class liturgy. They gathered in a cross formation and created the focal point. They read scripture, responded through bidding prayers and drama and went forth carrying prayers in their pockets to give to someone they love.
The whole school joined the Spiritual Council in Liturgical Prayer to remember those who have lost their lives in conflict and to pray for peace. The Spiritual Council led a most beautiful Liturgy and invited our parents especially those who are in the armed forces.
St Joseph’s Catholic Middle School
Highford Lane
Hexham
NE462DD
