Through our Worship, which is a central part of our school life, we give everyone an opportunity to pray, reflect, celebrate and develop a greater understanding of their faith. Daily prayer and worship at Sacred Heart Primary School brings us all together into the presence of God. It links together our community of school, home and parish in a loving and caring response to God through our words and actions. Every member of staff is encouraged to share their own faith experience and build positive relationships giving daily witness to the Gospel values.
Prayer is a vital part of the day at Sacred Heart. All children will share school prayers at the start and end of the day and before and after lunch. Classes will share a Psalm before morning and evening prayers reminding us of the prayers Jesus said so we can be more like Him. These Psalms will be introduced, read and explained by the class teacher with the children being encouraged to recite them through the half term. Psalms will change each half term. The lead teacher for Prayer will issue new Psalms each half term
Children will be taught different formal prayers and response to mass in each year group. Prayers that have been learnt will be evident in class, Celebration of the word and whole school worship. Opportunities, when they arise, will be given to prayer, whether formal or informal, aloud or private, as the children experience the awe and wonder of God’s creation.
After every prayer, whatever the time of day, we will respond by asking for our school patron’s intercession – Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have mercy on us.
Throughout the year, children and staff will be given opportunities to experience a range of prayers and devotions. EYFS will incorporate circle time as a time for prayer and reflection.
