Pope Paul Catholic Primary School

We believe that we are all God's work of art. We strive to respect and care for each
other and to use our talents to do our best to build a better world. By doing this
we are learning in the light of Christ. Amen

Liturgical Celebrations

Liturgical celebrations follow the rhythm of the Church’s liturgical year and reflect the structure of the Mass: Gather, Word, Respond, and Go Forth. Children are involved in all aspects, from setting up prayer tables to choosing scripture passages (for older pupils). As they progress, pupils increasingly take ownership of collective worship, leading elements of the celebration independently by Year 6.

Our practice reflects the belief that prayer should engage the senses, drawing on diverse methods such as:
– Scripture readings and sacred stories
– Music, dance, and drama
– Creative silence and meditation
– Use of sacred artefacts and focal points (crucifix, candles, icons)
– Links to saints, current events, and school themes

This variety helps ensure that prayer experiences are accessible and meaningful for all, deepening pupils’ engagement and understanding of their faith.

Season of Creation

Remembrance

Celebrating Advent

Celebrating Christmas

We celebrated the birth of Jesus at Christmas during our final assembly of the term. We had a very special visitor to our assembly; baby Tiggy, Emilio's sister, who is just a few weeks old! Welcoming our guest reminded us of the gift of a new born baby, Jesus, at Christmas. Thank you to Emilio's parents for sharing Tiggy with us today.

Celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany

Burning of Palms

On Monday 9th February 2026, our KS2 children took part in a service when the palms from last year were burnt to create ashes for the parish to use for Ash Wednesday.

Celebrating Mardi Gras!

Our Service of Ashes and Sacrament of Reconciliation

Our Stations of the Cross

Celebrating Easter

Our May Procession

Celebrating The Feast of The Ascension

Celebrating Pentecost

Blessed Sacrament Procession

All Saints Catholic Academy Trust (ASCAT)

Formed in 2016, as part of the Diocese of Westminster's Academy Strategy, we provide a collaborative structure of school support and innovation for Catholic schools in South West Hertfordshire. Our vision of an 'Outstanding Education for All' comes from this desire to enable all members of school communities to flourish and succeed and to do all that we can to make our schools places where ambition for all is at the heart of everything that we do.

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