Prayer at St Mary's Priory
"pupil voice"
Prayer is central to life at St Mary’s Priory Catholic Infant and Junior Schools and is woven naturally into the rhythm of each school day. It stands at the heart of our mission, supporting pupils’ spiritual development and helping them grow in a close, personal relationship with God. Children are given regular opportunities to pray both privately and as a community, creating moments for personal reflection as well as shared worship. Prayer is expressed in many forms across the school – quiet contemplation, movement, song, and traditional Catholic prayers – ensuring that every pupil can participate in ways that are meaningful and accessible to them. Through these varied experiences, prayer becomes a lived and active part of daily school life.
Prayer Progression
Prayer progression is carefully considered as the children move through school. When they join us in Reception, they are welcomed with a 'Welcome Liturgy', and are presented with their own Prayer Book.
Daily Prayers
Daily Worship
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Monday - Senior Leadership Assembly |
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We start our week gathering as a whole school and reflecting on an important message linked to either our Liturgical year, or part of our Spiritual, Moral and Cultural curriculum at St Mary's Priory. |
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Tuesday – Whole School Gospel Assembly |
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We use the resources at TenTen Prayer and Liturgy (embed the code) to live out Jesus’ teaching in our daily lives, encouraging pupils to act with kindness, service, and compassion. |
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Wednesday – Praise and Worship Assembly |
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We come together to praise God through music, song, and joyful worship, led by our Music Lead and RE Lead. |
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Thursday – Child-led Worship |
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In child-led worship, pupils plan and lead prayer and liturgy for their class, giving them a real voice and ownership of their learning. |
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Friday – whole school Celebration Assembly |
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The school community gathers to learn together, share successes, and give thanks for our week together. Pupils in each class receive Star of the Week and House Point certificates to celebrate the way that they have lived out our School values. |