Growing in Faith Together (G.I.F.T) Pupil Chaplaincy Team
“I came so that you may have life, and have it to the full.”
– John 10:10
Pupils have the opportunity to serve the school as part of our Chaplaincy Team. Children apply for this important position which requires a commitment to sharing knowledge of our faith and the love of God with all the members of our family. New members are welcomed and mentored by the current members of the team. They are then Commissioned.
The Chaplaincy team play a vital role in the spiritual life of the school and are supported by the R.E. Lead Miss Gray.
This year our Chaplaincy team have been given special badges so that they are easily identifiable.
They have many responsibilities and perform them diligently throughout the year. They are:
- To support the spiritual life of the school through Liturgy and Prayer
- Encouraging all our school community to live out our faith in their daily lives
- Develop positive relationships with and beyond the school community
- Developing ever stronger links with the Parish.
Peace Garden Collective Worship - Chaplaincy led.
Before the Year 3 children completed their First Holy Communion, the Pupil Chaplains visited them in their classrooms to answer any questions the children had about this special day. This eased any worries the Year 3 children may have had and lots of happy stories were shared.
In December the Pupil Chaplain team led an Advent prayer reflection service for teachers before the start of the school day. The service was beautiful, well done Pupil Chaplains!
During Lent the Pupil Chaplaincy Team planned and delivered lunch time prayer clubs for the Phase 2 children.
During Holy Week they visited the local nursing home and delivered Easter cards they had made. Before leaving the children read a piece of scripture (Mark Chapter 9 verses 2-10). The children chose a word or phrase from the reading to take with them and thought about how it related to the visit. This activity is known as 'Walking with the Word.'
The Pupil Chaplains also enjoyed taking part in Easter meditation sessions.
Please see below a report by the children on a very special day this week.