Prayer & Liturgy
"I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my Prayer"
Psalm 17:6
At St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Christ is at the heart of our school life and central to all that we do; Prayer and Liturgy is fundamental to the development of our spiritual experiences within our school. Through this, we celebrate God’s presence in our lives and acknowledge that He speaks to us in the person of Jesus Christ and that we can respond to his call with our own actions, thoughts and prayers.
The Prayer Room at St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is situated, literally, at the centre of our school; placing Christ at the heart of our school community.
Our Prayer Room
Our school’s prayer room is a peaceful space where students and staff come together in reflection, prayer, and liturgy.
It serves as a sanctuary for moments of spiritual connection, offering comfort in times of difficulty. The prayer room is always open to those who need it.
The Death of Pope Francis
During times of loss, such as the passing of Pope Francis, this space becomes even more significant. It allows our school community to unite in prayer, silence and reflection.
Christmas Prayer Intentions.
Children visited the Nativity and wrote out Prayer Intentions, alongside family members, to hang on the Prayer Tree.
Our School Prayers
What does Prayer & Liturgy look like at St. Patrick's?
Lectio Divina
The Lectio Divina meditative method of prayer is used across school so that children are provided the gift of truly experiencing prayer. The children know that God is talking to them through the scripture and they are given the time and silence to listen to His word. The children listen, meditate, pray and contemplate. This provides the children with a unique spiritual experience, whereby children hear the Sunday gospel. Children take an active role in the Lectio, planning and leading it every week. All children have a prayer journal that they use to jot down their thoughts, feelings and reflections.
