In St Mary’s Catholic Primary School worship is central to the life of the school and is the main platform for exploring the school’s vision and mission. It is well planned and of high quality so that the whole school community is engaged on a journey of discovery, exploring the teachings of Jesus and the Bible. Collective worship aims to be inspirational, invitational and inclusive, and will lead people to a threshold where they can witness worship and join in.
Through Collective Worship pupils are offered a space and a place for the telling of the Christian story. They are offered an understanding of worship through being invited to participate in or observe prayer, reading and reflection on the Bible, liturgy, sacrament and experience of the musical and other imaginative riches of Christianity.
Opportunities to reflect on the beauty, joy and pain of the world are given. Pupils are given time to consider their responsibilities to others and to grow in love and service. Time is given for celebration, both for the accomplishments of school members and to mark the seasonal festivals of the Christian (and other faiths) calendar. Pupils are offered time to be able to contemplate and develop spiritually
“Collective Worship is central to the life of the school and staff are highly skilled in helping pupils to
plan and lead Collective Worship. The school endeavours to include parents and carers in many
aspects of school life and every effort is taken to promote parental attendance at the wide variety
of liturgies and celebrations on offer. Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school and are
very appreciative of all that the staff do.” Section 50 Inspection 2019
Children from across the school, with the support of the parish priest, take part in a wide range of whole school and key stage liturgies including Masses, rosary, ashes services, the stations of the cross, reconciliation services, according to the liturgical year both in school and in the church.