"For you are precious in my eyes" 

Isaiah tells us that we are made by God and we are unique and special. It is God’s word that we hear and work hard to follow in things that we say and in things that we do. 

In our prayer and liturgy we use Scripture as a starting point, with God’s word as the focus of our prayers and thoughts.  Opportunities are provided to use the Scriptures to celebrate and gather together so we can demonstrate the glory of God in our lives.

Across school, prayer time is a time for reflection as well as worship, with words from Scripture inspiring the pupils to think and reflect deeply on what God's word means for us today, in our everyday lives.

As children move through school, they take an increasingly active role in planning and leading prayer & worship. This is a responsibility which our children welcome and respect, sharing the word of God thoughtfully and reverently with their peers.

Ten:Ten Newsletter November 2024

November is a month of special feasts starting with the Solemnity of All Saints and Feast of All Souls and ending with the Solemnity of Christ the King which marks the end of the liturgical year.

Our November resources invite children to explore what is most important. The Gospels encourage us to prioritise God over all things and love our neighbour. Jesus explains that true generosity of heart means giving with the confidence to trust that God will provide us with all that we need and He is always there ready to help and guide us.

This newsletter shares some of the content children will experience in school throughout November and suggests ways for you to engage with them about it. We hope it is a useful resource for your family prayer time. 

The Feasts of All Saints and All Souls

November is the month where we especially pray for all those who have died.

• Halloween can be confusing and sometimes even frightening for children, with all the festivities of dressing up and pumpkin carving that have become a feature of the last day of October. However, it’s good for us to remember the roots of the celebration. The word ‘Halloween’ actually comes from the word ‘hallowed’ or ‘holy’. All Hallows Eve is the night before All Saints Day on 1st November.

• On All Saints Day -  we remember all those ordinary people who have followed Jesus throughout their lives and now rest with Him in Heaven.
• On All Souls Day -  we remember and pray for all who have died.
• On 11th November, Remembrance Day, we pray for people who have died in wars.

The month of November can be  a good opportunity for families to remember and pray for their own departed loved ones. You may like to pray with your child using the following traditional prayer for those who have died, you might like to name any family and friends who have died and ask that they would rest in peace.

Prayer for Those Who Have Died

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.
Amen