St Francis Xavier's RC Primary School
Catholic Life and Mission
'Scripture is at the centre of everything the Church does.
The Word of God shapes our prayer and worship.
The Bible shows us how to understand the world, how we are called to live and relate to each other.'
Christian Meditation
Rosary Club in Prayer Garden
Prayer leaders preparing RE table
Pupils working in their Parish making Christmas Boxes to go to the Ukraine
Sister Valeria's DREAM project working with refugee families in Egypt
Year 6 Hat and decorations sale
Harvest Mass
Year 5 Class Mass
Saints’ Houses
St. Francis Xavier’s Mosaic made by children
Pupil Voice
What makes our school distinctive and special?
“We pray to God” Y2
“We have a prayer table” Y2
“We are a Catholic School, we pray after dinner, lunch, morning and evening.” Y4
"We are outstanding.” Y5
"We have a close relationship with God and are very spiritual. We learn to respect others and help others.”
"We have the pupil profile, the virtues.” Y5
"Our school is really kind. We have a prayer garden.” Y6
What is our mission?
“To love one another as I have loved you. It says that on the mosaic in the entrance hall." Y6
"To share God’s love, to follow your dreams and excel in citizenship.” Y2
Do you value our priests and deacons?
"I like Mass as I have a strong faith.” Y2
"I like them coming into teach us about God.” Y3
"At Mass they talked about us polishing our halos.” Y4
"It is very important to teach us more about God, they are dedicated to God. They are very important as they have a good relationship with God and so our relationship with God will grow.” Y5
"On the Feast of Christ the King, KS2 will go to Mass. We will all come together doing the readings, altar servers, singing. I am being a welcomer.” Y6
Meeting Deacon Eddie
St Therese's Assembly
St Margaret’s Assembly
Rosary Club
May Procession
Love One Another
Prayers Across the Seas
CAFOD Assembly
I will give up...
Lenten Promise Tree
Visits to Venn’s Care Home
World Book Day- Genesis 37
Pebbles for the Peace Garden
Easter Garden Competition
When I grow up... I must use the talents God gave me
World Downs Syndrome Day
Rise Theatre Perform the Story of Oscar Romero
First Holy Communion Prayers
For more information, photos and pupil voice about Our RE Curriculum look in 'Our Curriculum' section.
‘Come and See’
For many years, the school used ‘Hear I am’ to deliver religious education. The Archdiocese has introduced an exciting new programme called ‘Come and See’. Resources have been purchased and the programme has been rolled out across the school.
There is a dedicated website which can be accessed here.
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Why do we have Catholic Schools?
This was the theme of the Training Day held at Belmont Abbey led by Dom Andrew Berry, a Benedictine Monk.
A copy of his presentation, together with notes and a document by Mgr Marcus Stock SJ can be downloaded below.
Christ at the Centre: Mgr Marcus Stock
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Staff Prayers
All staff are welcome to join us for Staff Prayers on Friday mornings in the staff room at 8.25am.
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Prayer Group
Our Prayer Team will be leading prayers, Bible stories and the Rosary in the Prayer Garden at lunchtime. Starting in Advent.
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