Celebrating our Mission
Here at Holy Family, we celebrate our faith and our mission in many different ways. Look at some of the special events that take place during our school year that have a particular focus or importance to our Catholic Faith.
Easter Mass
Year 5 came together to celebrate a joyful Easter Mass, remembering that Jesus rose from the dead. The church was decorated with white cloth and flowers, reminding us of new life and hope. The Gospel from Saint John was read by the children and told the story of the...
Stations of the Cross
The children in Year 5 led us beautifully through the Stations of the Cross with their thoughtful acting, heartfelt prayers, and meaningful reflections. Their reverent presentation helped bring each moment of the journey to life, allowing everyone in the school to...
Stations of the Cross: Time to Reflect
Our school took part in the Stations of the Cross, which had been carefully set up by staff. Each class had the chance to visit the stations during the day, moving around them quietly and taking time to pause, think and pray. It was a calm and reflective experience,...
Mass for the Feast of St. Joseph
Our school community came together to celebrate the Feast of St Joseph, one of our valued patrons, with a special Mass led by staff. This special Mass gave us the opportunity to reflect on St Joseph’s important roles as a devoted husband, caring father, and dedicated...
Year 5 at Oscott College
Year 5 had a fantastic day on their ‘Laudato Si’ retreat at Oscott College, enjoying a peaceful and reflective experience centred on caring for creation. Throughout the day, the children took part in a guided walk, nature-based activities, and moments of quiet...
We Will Go Out Retreat
Holy Family School welcomed Dan and Emily from Onelife Music to lead us in prayer and song in a beautiful retreat day called 'We will go out as pilgrims of Hope.' We gathered in prayer to begin our day thinking about the Jubilee Year and what we have done to be...
Year 4’s Remembrance Mass
During our mass and throughout the month of November, we remember the people who are in Heaven - people we know who have died: grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, friends and members of our school community. We also think about members of the armed forces who have...
Year 6 Class Mass
We gathered together to celebrate the memorial of The Holy Guardian Angels, led by our Year 6 children. In the Bible, The Lord tells us that he will send us a gift… an Angel of The Lord. He said that if we listen to his Angel, he will guide and guard us and bring us...
Year 5’s Pilgrimage of Hope
Year 5 took part in a special Pilgrimage of Hope to Corpus Christi, led by Dan and Emily. They joined with other local schools, proudly carrying their school banner as a sign of unity and faith. The children joined in with the beautiful singing, lifting their voices...
Year 4 Eco Retreat at Columban Fathers
Year 4 had a wonderful trip to The Columban Fathers, where they spent the day exploring and appreciating the beauty of God’s creation. Inspired by Pope Francis’ 'Laudato Si’, the children reflected on how we can all play a part in looking after our world, showing a...