Hello everyone,

I hope that you are all well and continuing to enjoy the many signs of hope we see each day within our school community at St. Peter’s.

Pilgrims of Hope – Living Our Faith Together

This term, our children have continued to journey together as Pilgrims of Hope during this Jubilee Year. Through prayer, worship and action, pupils across the school have reflected on the importance of love, dignity and care for one another, recognising that every person is precious in God’s eyes. Guided by our Mission Statement and inspired by Pope Francis’ vision, we have worked together to use our gifts and Charisms to make a positive difference within our school, parish and wider world.

Spiritual Leadership at St. Peter’s

We are extremely proud of the many pupils who have taken on roles as Spiritual Leaders this year. Through leading prayer, supporting liturgies, promoting Catholic Social Teaching and encouraging acts of service, our children have shown great maturity and compassion. Their commitment has helped to strengthen our shared understanding of community, reminding us that faith is lived out through kindness, responsibility and care for others. Well done to our CST Ambassadors, pupil chaplains (GIFT team) and prayer leaders, for representing our Catholic Life and Mission exceptionally and for taking an active role in the spirituality and prayer life of our school.

Stewardship and Care for Others

As part of our Stewardship focus, pupils throughout St. Peter’s have explored what it means to care for those around us, particularly families and the most vulnerable in our society. Through our year group Stewardship projects and cross-curricular links, the children have been encouraged to recognise the importance of supporting parents, families and communities so that every child can grow up feeling safe, loved and valued. These experiences have helped our pupils to understand how living out the Gospel can bring hope to others.

Our Liturgical Life

Prayer and worship remain at the heart of school life at St. Peter’s. We would like to offer our sincere thanks to all staff, children, parents, carers and volunteers who have supported the preparation of the following liturgies, Masses and Celebrations of the Word this term. Your commitment and generosity have helped to make each celebration prayerful, meaningful and joyful.

Date	Celebration	Location
Tuesday 16th September	Years 1 to Year 6 Mass
Tuesday 23rd September	Year 2 Celebration of the Word
Tuesday 7th October	Years 3 & 4 Mass	Sacred Heart & St Peter the Apostle Church
Tuesday 7th October	Reconciliation Service – Year 6 (Seals Class)
Sunday 12th October	School Uniform Mass	Sacred Heart & St Peter the Apostle Church
Tuesday 14th October	Year 1 Celebration of the Word
Tuesday 4th November	Key Stage 2 Service – Feast of All Saints	St Peter’s School
Tuesday 11th November	Years 5 & 6 Mass	Sacred Heart & St Peter the Apostle Church
Tuesday 11th November	Reconciliation Service – Year 4 (Kangaroo Class)
Tuesday 2nd December	Years 1 to Year 6 Advent Service	Sacred Heart & St Peter the Apostle Church
Tuesday 9th December	Year 2 Christmas Nativity Services	St Peter’s School
Wednesday 10th December	Year R Nativity Plays	St Peter’s School
Thursday 11th December	Year 1 Nativity Plays	St Peter’s School
Wednesday 17th December	St Peter’s School Carol Service	Sacred Heart & St Peter the Apostle Church
Friday 19th December	Whole School Christmas Service	St Peter’s School

I would like to close this blog post by inviting you to join me in prayer:

We pray for all parents: that through God’s grace and our support they may be able to give their children a safe, warm and loving home to grow up in.

Lord, in your mercy…

We pray for our parish, family and friends: that remembering that God loves everyone around the world, even the tiniest baby, we may share that love with others and help to care for them.

Lord, in your mercy…

In this Jubilee Year, we pray that we may be signs of hope in our world through all that we do and how we treat one another.

Lord, in your mercy…

Christ our Messiah, You call us to follow You. Help us to live with love, compassion and hope, as we serve others in Your name.

Amen.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and prayers. Together, may we continue to walk forward as Pilgrims of Hope.

With very best wishes,

Miss Honeywell