Chaplaincy Team
The Chaplaincy Team consists of students from multiple year groups who meet at least once a week. Whilst fulfilling a variety of duties, the Chaplaincy Team are ultimately responsible for promoting and sustaining the Catholic ethos of our school. Being on the Chaplaincy Team enables pupils to celebrate and share their faith within school and beyond.
Their previous contributions to the Catholic life and mission of our school include: leading whole-school liturgies, praying together with pupils from our local primary schools, volunteer work at St Chad’s Sanctuary, performing carols at a local residential home and supporting in the celebration of holy Mass. They have also assisted in the creation of a detailed action plan for the Cafod Live Simply Award. They aspire to lead and encourage others in the transformation of our school. Together, they believe that we can change the school into a beacon of solidarity, sustainability and modest living.
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said to them, “And I will make you fishers of men!”
(Matthew 4:19-20)
Young Vincentians
The St Vincent de Paul Society is part of an international Christian voluntary network dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need.
In 1833, a young student named Frederic Ozanam was appalled by the immense poverty surrounding him in post-revolution France. Determined to offer help to those most in need, he established a small, charitable group with some of his friends. Inspired by St Vincent De Paul’s compassion and generosity, he adopted the saint’s name for the charity’s patronage. Nearly two-hundred years later, the charity has grown worldwide and now there is a St Vincent De Paul Society in almost every single parish.
In school, our students are ideally placed to bring the Vincentian ethos to all young people and to help sow seeds of a lifetime of service. Through weekly meetings, our Young Vincentians address any concerns and apply immense energy to helping however possible. They develop their voices and abilities by engaging in the local community and taking part in social action. Through voluntary work, they not only make a positive difference, but learn new skills, build lasting friendships and develop their faith.