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Collective worship ensures ‘Christ is at the centre of our school community.’ Prayer and reading the bible is what makes Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School distinctive from other schools.
Our aim is for all our pupils and students to have a genuine spiritual encounter every single day.
‘Where two or more of you are gathered in my name, there I am also’
Matthew 18:20
Each year group has a House Saint. This is a role model of someone who gave their life in service to the most vulnerable and to fighting for social justice. Catholics do not pray to saints but believe they can help by praying for us in heaven.
Year group | Saint | Patronage |
7 | St Catherine of Siena
| Europe, journalists, media, nursing. |
8 | St Augustine of Hippo | Sore eyes, brewers, printers and theologians |
9 | St Joseph
| Families, workers, fathers, expectant mothers, immigrants. |
10 | St Monica of Hippo | Alcoholics, victims of abuse and adultery, widows and mothers facing family difficulties. |
11 | St Bridget of Ireland
| Midwives, newborns, fugitives, scholars, sailors. |
May God grant me,
The wisdom to know what is right and good.
The integrity to do all the things that I should.
The courage to defend the dignity of all
The graces I need to answer your call.
Fill our school with hope, love, joy and peace.
So we can let your light shine for each person we meet.
May we be ready, safe, respectful and kind.
With those in most need in our hearts and our mind.
May we be ‘just and firm of purpose’ in all we think, do and say.
Use our gifts, skills and efforts; to make the most of every day.
Amen.