Reconciliation
During lent every student has the opportunity to meet with a Priest for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a blessing or an individual chat.
Last year, ten Priests from local deaneries came into school. Before meeting the Priest each student has an opportunity to reflect on their relationship with God and the influence that it has on their lives.
They were reminded of God’s unconditional love through a quote that the year 9’s had recently heard at Kintbury: “There isn’t anything you can do, that will make God love you less!” This sacrament is an extraordinary reminder of the healing power of God’s forgiveness and the importance of asking forgiveness for the areas of our lives that are weighing us down.
Voluntary Mass
On the first Friday of each month at 8.05am there is a voluntary Mass which takes place in the school chapel. Students prepare prayers, reflection and lead the music. This Mass is an opportunity to pray for any members of our school community who are having a difficult time. Students make a real effort to be in school early and some of them travel a significant distance. |
Liturgy
During lent each Year group has the opportunity to attend a holy week liturgy.
The liturgy this year focused upon the words of Jesus on the cross “Father forgive them for they know not what they do”. We reflected upon a prayer that had been found next to the body of a child at the Ravensbruch concentration camp. The prayer illustrated how suffering in our lives can evoke greater love, compassion and generosity.
A group of Year 8 students re-enacted a scene between Jesus and the disciples through using sign language to Leona Lewis song “Run”.
Retreats
Each year group has at least one retreat day a year. As well as day retreats Year 9 and Year 10 also have an opportunity for a residential retreat at St. Cassian’s Centre Kintbury.
Opportunities for day and residential retreats enable students to experience various styles of prayer that are relevant and attractive for their age group.
This then enables them to develop their own spirituality and their own unique way of relating to God. |
