Strengthening Our Faith

Prayerful Life Across the School

At St Joseph’s, prayer is at the heart of everything we do. For Catholics, prayer is a way of speaking and listening to God — a personal conversation that strengthens faith, deepens gratitude, and guides us in daily life. It reminds us that God is always present and invites us to live with love, peace, and compassion. Prayer is woven naturally into the rhythm of our school day, whether it’s before lessons, at lunchtime, or during assemblies, helping pupils to pause, reflect, and offer thanks.

Our pupils are encouraged to pray in many ways — both spontaneously and through traditional prayers of the Church. They learn to express their thoughts and feelings to God in their own words while also cherishing the prayers that unite Catholics around the world.

Throughout the year, the school celebrates special feasts, holy days, and liturgical seasons with joyful worship, allowing children to experience the beauty and rhythm of the Church’s life. In this way, prayer shapes the spiritual atmosphere of St Joseph’s, helping every member of our community grow in faith and closeness to God.

Praying a home

At St Joseph’s, we encourage our families to make prayer a special part of daily life. Praying together helps children grow in faith and strengthens the loving bond between home, school, and parish.

In October and May, we celebrate Mary with our travelling Rosary bags, lovingly prepared by our Faith Leaders. When your family receives the bag, we invite you to pray together at home before returning it the next day for another family to enjoy. Why not continue this beautiful tradition by praying a decade of the Rosary each day throughout the month?

For more ways to pray and reflect together at home, visit The Mark 10 Mission, which offers wonderful online resources and weekly Gospel reflections for children and families