Prayer and Liturgy

At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, prayer and liturgy are at the heart of our school community. They provide opportunities for our children and staff to come together, reflect on God’s Word and grow in their relationship with Jesus.

Through our daily prayer and liturgical celebrations, we encourage our children to develop a deep and personal faith, whilst understanding the importance of prayer in our everyday lives. Our children are given opportunities to pray individually and collectively, in the classroom, during assemblies and through whole-school celebrations.

We celebrate Mass together as a school community, marking the important seasons and celebrations of the Church’s year. We are also fortunate to welcome Father John, our Parish Priest, who supports us in our prayer and liturgical life.

Our children are encouraged to take an active role in prayer and liturgy, including leading prayers, readings, reflections, music and liturgical celebrations. Through these experiences, they develop confidence and a deeper understanding of their role within our Catholic community.

We also recognise that prayer can take many forms. Our children are encouraged to experience moments of stillness, reflection, thanksgiving and contemplation, allowing them time to listen to God and consider how they can live out the teachings of Jesus.

Through prayer and liturgy, we strive to create a loving, welcoming and prayerful community where faith is lived, celebrated and shared each day.

“Let everything you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14

He brings us healing and offers us forgiveness.  We remember Christ's words: “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” (Matthew 18:20) 

Our Daily Prayers:

Morning prayer

Oh my God you love me,

You're with me night and day.

I want to love you always

in all I do or say.

I'll try to please you father.

Bless me through the day,

Amen.

Before Lunch

Bless O God as we sit together.

Bless the food we eat today.

Bless us O God .

Amen

After Lunch

Thank you God for the food we have eaten.

Thank you God for the time we have played.

Amen

End of day prayer

God Our Father,

We come to say,

thank you for your love today.

Thank you for my family

and all the friends you give to me.

Guard me in the dark of night

and in the morning send your light.

Amen

 

Prayer Progression

We have developed a clear prayer progression so that each class is clear on the prayers to be learnt. Other prayers may also be learnt and used in classes.

Prayer Services, Masses and Quality Time

Each term, each class shares and celebrates prayer and liturgies in different ways, these include 

• Termly prayer services from Nursery to Year 6
• Class Mass held in school
• Class Mass attend weekly 10am mass in Church
• Quality time sessions held once a term with Father John for all classes

Worship:

• Pupil led worship once a week
• Adult led worship once a week
• Singing worship once a week
• Gospel assembly once a week
• Celebration assembly once a week

Please see our full calendar for these dates and overviews of prayer and liturgies in our school