The theme, which is shared with Flame 2023 is ‘Rise Up.’ We are reminded as young people that we have been called to stand up again, together, to find fresh strength and to help others to rise up too. We must commit again to use the energy, gifts and talents that we have in new ways.

We came together to take part in a liturgical prayer to celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. The powerful Gospel account of Jesus’s crucifixion allowed us to declare the wonderful truth that Jesus is the King of Love.  We then ended our liturgical prayer singing ‘Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising.’

O King of Kings, you died so that we might have new life. Help us to share your love with each other and to be here for each other in the most difficult times.

Amen.

This week our children have made us very proud. They have enjoyed learning all about the significance of Remembrance day, they have completed some amazing artwork and displays, have represented our school respectfully at the cenotaph and have led us in a special Remembrance Mass where we all had the opportunity to reflect and pray for all those who have died.

Our Lady of Lourdes Remembers

A reminder that Monday 14th November is the beginning of Anti-Bullying Week. To launch Anti-Bullying Week, children are invited to come into school on Monday wearing odd socks to celebrate the fact that we are all unique and different.

Three ways of praying for those who have passed away.

1. Light a candle in your local church.
2. Take a moment before a meal with your family. Each one can recall someone special.
3. Before you go to sleep, take a moment to write a note of thanks in your journal to someone who meant a lot to you.

We pray for those who have died for this All Souls Day. We pray especially for all those in our parish and school community.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

Jesuits Global.

All Souls Day 2022 – YouTube  – YMT All Souls Day Reflection 2022

To celebrate the feast of All Saints, we remembered people who have lived their lives following Jesus and serving others. We reflected on how we, too, are called to be saints and how we can follow Jesus and serve others in our daily lives.

All Saints Liturgy – The Mark 10 Mission

As part of our safeguarding curriculum, children across school form Year 1– Year 6 have had an assembly and taken part in workshops linked to the NSPCC initiative of ‘Speak out. Stay safe.’  Children demonstrated a fantastic understanding of how to keep themselves safe and they were taught to speak out if they are worried, either to a trusted adult or to Childline.

Please remember in your prayers our children who have made their First Holy Communion. As always they made us very proud and we congratulate them on taking the next step in their faith journey.