Spiritual Life

Our aim at St Mary’s:

The Catholic ethos of St Mary’s seeks to put Christ at the centre of every activity, worship, learning and service.

Mrs Findlay

Mrs Findlay has a dual role in school as Learning Mentor and Lay Chaplain.

The Chapel

In the chapel the pupils and staff can find a peaceful area where they may commune with God.  The Chapel is a place for worship, contemplation and peace.

Assemblies

Y7 & Y8               Wednesdays

Y9 & Y10             Thursdays

Y11, Y12 & Y13    Fridays

Main Events

Days Of Welcome for Year 7

These days are an opportunity for each form to get to know each other and to explore what it means to join the St Mary’s community.

Days Of Recollection for Year 10

Students are encouraged to attend a day with their half of the year group, reflecting and meditating.

Services Of Reconciliation

These occur during Advent and Lent. Each Year Group attends a service and students are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation afterwards, with Fr. Richard and our Deanery Priests.

Myddelton Grange Retreats

Forms in Year 9 have a day retreat. In Year 11, students are given the

opportunity to have a 2 day residential retreat.

Lourdes Pilgrimage

A group of 40 pilgrims, made up of Y10 and Y12 students, make an annual pilgrimage to Lourdes

Holy Island Retreat

Year 12 students are encouraged to go to Holy Island for a 2 day retreat. Two retreats occur in the same week in June.