Chaplaincy

SMC’s Chaplaincy Team

At SMC, we believe that every child is special and that ‘the child is at the center of everything we do.’  At the heart of our school is our Catholic faith and we strive to ensure that the children develop spiritually and morally as well as academically, physically, socially and creatively.

We are a school and church community whose mission statement calls us to:

“Love one another as I have loved you.” – John 13:34-35

​We strive to live out the Gospel values of respect, honesty, and truth in our daily lives.

Our Trust’s Chaplaincy Website – Be Inspirational

Meet our Team

As members of the school chaplaincy team, our aims are:

  • To help the school to grow as a community of faith.

  • To encourage the pupils to live their faith in daily living.

  • To support Liturgy, prayer and the spiritual life of the school.

  • To involve pupils in fundraising for charities.

  • To continue to develop strong links with the Parish.

  • To support the pupils in the school to live out its Mission Statement.

As members of the school chaplaincy team, our duties are:

  • Attending weekly meetings to discuss upcoming events

  • Helping to plan and lead assemblies and Masses

  • Organising and leading class prayer times with other pupils

  • Lead lunchtime prayer opportunities throughout the year eg Rosary, Stations of the Cross.

  • Ensuring that Class prayer areas are tidy and reflect the season.

  • Organising fund raising for charity

  • Supporting younger children with their spiritual development

As a chaplaincy team, we need to be able to work together to be successful. We will:

  • Listen to each other’s ideas.

  • Communicate with all the team members, school and parish.

  • Encourage everyone when making decisions, to share their ideas and to try their best.

  • Include everyone when making decisions.

  • Lead by example, living out our mission statement and being a good role model to others.