As an integral part of our Catholic ethos, all pupils are made aware, throughout the school year, of the changes and celebrations relating to the Church’s Liturgical Year. These events are highlighted in our sacred space in our assembly hall and in every classroom’s personal sacred space. The children are aware of the liturgical changes with the changing colours of our cloths and displays.

• Liturgical Colours

Worship takes many forms, including:

• Class, key stage and whole school assemblies

• Prayer services

• Whole school and class Masses

• Hymn practice

• Daily prayers

As a school we are committed to including the children in all that we do. The children lead prayers and prayer services and many take an active role in the preparation and delivery of other acts of collective worship.  The Year 6 children have returned to their role as Catholic Ambassadors (after Covid) and lead whole key stage and whole school assemblies.  They have actively encouraged children to pray for others by creating a prayer box for children to use.  They have adapted our collective worship through the use of music, drama, prayer and visual cues to support more meaningful engagement through the assemblies.

At St Thomas More we are proud of our of our faith. This is reflected in our learning environment, seen in corridors, classrooms and in our hall.

Other forms of worship are arranged at special times during the school year with opportunities to take part in Carol Services, celebration Masses, including Holy days of Obligation, Stations of the Cross, Reconciliation or other traditional devotions and services.