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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swindon

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International Mass
Responsorial Psalm spoken in different languages
Readers who spoke their own language
1st station- Jesus is condemned (1)
7th station- Jesus falls the second time
Ash Wednesday Service at St Mary's Church
Chaplains cooking for the homeless
Chaplains feeding the homeless
Chaplains in Year 5 talking to Year 1 about Lent
Chaplains in Year 6 talking to Reception about Lent
Chaplains leading Carol Service at St Mary's Church
Chaplains leading Carol Service at St Mary's Church
Chaplains leading Epiphany Service for the whole school
Chaplains leading Remembrance Service for EYFS and KS1
Chaplains leading Remembrance Service for KS2
Chaplains talking to Nursery about Lent
Chaplains talking to Nursery about Lent
Chaplains visiting the homebound
Epiphany Service led by chaplains
Leading Ash Wednesday Service for EYFS and KS1
Leading Bible Bingo
Leading daily reflections
Leading Liturgy for Queen Elizabeth
Preparing Christmas hampers
Readers at St Mary's Church
Reading at Church
Reading at Mass
Samuel Partnership visiting St Mary's Church
Setting up the altar for Mass
Writing Christmas cards to spread the happiness

A Whole School Chaplaincy Model

St. Mary's adopts a whole school chaplaincy model where every child in school is invited to be a chaplain. Each child plays a vital role in enhancing the values of our Catholic faith in Jesus with Mary's help and guided by the Holy Spirit. All children take joy in planning, participating and leading Prayer and Liturgy throughout the year, as well as taking part in Liturgical Celebrations and reaching out to our local, national and wider communities.

Our School Chaplain is Mrs Fernandes

The roles of a chaplain include...

Helping the school to be a community of faith.
Encouraging others to live their faith in daily living.
Developing good relationships within and beyond the school community.
Supporting Liturgy, prayer and the spiritual life of the school.
Becoming involved in fundraising for charities.
Continuing to develop strong links with the Parish and community.
Supporting the school in its Vision and Mission Statement.

Duties include...

Helping to plan and lead assemblies and Masses.
Organising and leading class prayer times with other pupils.
Lead lunchtime prayer opportunities throughout the year eg: Rosary, Prayer Room, Stations of the Cross.
Ensuring that Class prayer areas are tidy and reflect the season.
Organising fund raising for charity.
Supporting younger children with their spiritual development.

Look below to see how our chaplains live out their faith with dedication and joy.