Catholic Virtues

As a Catholic school, we try our best to learn more about the teachings of the Gospel and guidance from God to guide us in our daily lives. Each half term we focus on two virtues, we consider how we can show them in our daily lives and make a difference to the world around us. These are celebrated weekly where we recognise those children who are following in Jesus' footsteps.

As a Catholic school, Jesus Christ remains central to every aspect of school life all pupils are educated

in the beliefs and devotional practices of the Catholic Church.

Participation in a daily collective act of worship remains at the helm of every morning and afternoon session,

within RE lessons and at the end of each day.

Every class prepares and leads Mass throughout the year, with parents, families and parishioners warmly welcomed.

The Catholic RE scheme ‘Living and Growing as the People of God’ is followed throughout the school. This is supplemented by work on the saints and stories from the Old and New Testaments, Circle time sessions and Personal, Social and Health Education. Children participate in special liturgies during the school year which are timed to coincide with events in the Church’s calendar.

Our parish priest, Father Bob, works closely with school staff and families, to help prepare year 3 pupils for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, whilst pupils in Year 6 prepare for Confirmation.

All pupils learn about other religions and cultures and are encouraged to show respect and acknowledgement for the beliefs of others through open discussion and shared experiences. This is reflected through the involvement of pupils, both within school and the wider local community.

During Lent and Advent, liturgies take place during the school day. These prayer group sessions are led by staff and pupils.

We are very fortunate to have our parish church on the same site as our school grounds. The children celebrate Mass every Thursday morning at 9.30am.

To access the St. Patrick's church website, please click on the link: https://www.stpatricksstafford.co.uk/