Collective Worship

“For where two or three gather in my name, there I am with them.” – Matthew 18:20

Collective Worship at St. Oswald’s Catholic Primary School provides opportunities for pupils and staff to come together to worship God. It is rooted in the example and teachings of Jesus Christ, whilst taking into account the religious and educational needs of all who share in it.

We believe that Worship in a Catholic school names and celebrates God’s presence in our lives. It is our loving response in word and action, to God’s invitation to enter into relationship, made possible through the work of Jesus Christ and the witness of the Holy Spirit.

All forms of collective worship follow the accepted four-fold structure of gather, listen, respond and go forth; particular emphasis may be placed on specific parts as appropriate. All forms of collective worship contain some form of scripture, whether it be a full passage or just a short sentence for reflection and meditation.

All children are involved and given an opportunity to respond in an act of worship. This gives all involved, time to contemplate the mystery of God, the wonder of life and to draw us closer to God.