Prayer Services
Every tutor time tutor groups will pray together during tutor time using their school prayer resources which includes the Cardinal Newman school prayer and prayers written by year 7&8 students.
Every tutor group will also have the opportunity to participate in a prayer service in the Chapel. This prayer service is scripture based and always aims to challenge students to think and reflect.
Every student is also challenged with an action to follow their prayer service which could be presented through reflection upon scripture or through an act of kindness that they must try to commit to.
The Chapel is used throughout the year for impromptu prayer services for staff and students and is often the first place that students like to spend time if they require some time for reflection. It is a very peaceful and prayerful environment in the heart of our school.
Masses
Throughout the year Masses are celebrated in accordance to the Liturgical calendar, celebrating feast days and seasons, alongside this our Catholic life calendar also provides students the opportunity to gather together for the celebration of Mass as a Year group, in our local Parishes and also with our families and local community.
Year group Masses
Throughout the year every year group will gather together to celebrate their own Mass. This Mass is planned and prepared by the students in the year group and is a celebration of the
Gospel and the theme that the students identify within the readings. Every Mass is different with students creating artwork, dramas, and leading the music to reflect the theme of the Gospel. We celebrate these Masses in our Pope Francis Hall.
Class Masses
Every RE class will also arrange their own Mass in the Chapel for their own class, they will lead the liturgy and celebrate this intimate Mass in the Chapel with Fr Charles, their class teacher and the Lay Chaplain.
Prayer & Liturgy
Prayer and Liturgy is part of the daily routine at Cardinal Newman School. Students help to plan and lead our prayer and liturgies and the upmost reverence and respect is given during prayer from our whole community. Please see our Prayer and Liturgy policy here: Prayer & Liturgy Policy
