Catholic Life
A Christmas message from the Catholic Academies and Schools' Office
Andover Food Bank
We have been learning about Catholic Social Teaching principles in Year 1. We decided to put our faith into action using the principle of Option for the Poor. We asked our school families to donate items for the Andover Food Bank, then sorted, packed and delivered food parcels for local families in need.
Chalking the Doors
To mark the Epiphany, Deacon Michael joined the prefects to bless our school and our classrooms for 2024. We marked every doorway with this sign: 20 + C + M + B + 24 Deacon Michael said prayers and sprinkled us all with Holy Water.
Anti-bullying week - Human Dignity
We believe every human person is made in the image and likeness of God. Each one of us is unique and beautiful. We are called to treat every person and every creature with loving respect. Through celebrating our similarities and differences, we develop understanding, tolerance, acceptance and the wonder of difference. We must look after each other and treat each other the way we want to be treated.
Tree Planting 2022 - Stewardship
We with the Andover Tree Project, a town-wide initiative, to plant new trees every year. The world was made by God and we have a responsibility to take care of it - we are the stewards of creation.
JRSO - Ready to Shine! The Common Good
Our Junior Road Safety Officers helped us to learn the importance of reflective and fluorescent clothing during the darker, winter months - Be Bright, Be Seen! The principle of The Common Good means we are called to look after everyone. By raising awareness of how to stay safe during the dark nights of winter, we can help to look after everyone around us.
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Prayer and Liturgy
Mission Challenge Spring 2024
We respond to the challenge of the scripture every week through our reflections in the Mission Challenge book.
Ascension Mass 2024
Children from across the school ministered so we could celebrate Ascension Mass with Father Austin. We read scripture, led prayer, served at the altar, took part in the offertory procession and led singing with our voice and signing choir. At the end of Mass, Father Austin blessed our new rosaries.
May Procession 2024
We gathered together as a whole school with parents and parishioners to honour Our Lady during the month of May. The children planned their prayer tables, tableau's and readings and donated flowers for our altar.
Lent Livestream 2024
To welcome the season of Lent, we joined schools across the country for the OneLife Music Lent Livestream - making space in our busy day to pray, listen to scripture and reflect on the changes we are trying to make this Lent.
Candlemas 2024
Remembrance Day 2023
We marked Remembrance Day by gathering together to listen to scripture, pray and reflect on the sacrifices that have been made. We were joined by friends and families as we laid our wreath.