Religious Education

Praying the Rosary 

The Rosary is a traditional Catholic prayer that has been prayed for centuries as a way of reflecting on the life, death and Resurrection of Jesus through the eyes of Mary. It includes the Sign of the Cross, Apostles’ Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer and Hail, Holy Queen. The Hail Mary is prayed ten times during each decade of the Rosary. Praying the Rosary provides a quiet opportunity to slow down, reflect on the life of Jesus, give thanks and bring our hopes and concerns to God in prayer.

The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated on 7 October. The feast has its origins in the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, when Pope Pius V called on Christians throughout Europe to pray the Rosary for victory. Following the Christian victory, the Pope established the feast of Our Lady of Victory. In 1573, Pope Gregory XIII changed the name to Our Lady of the Rosary.

October is traditionally recognised by the Catholic Church as the Month of the Rosary, encouraging Catholics to make time for this prayer. This year, Pope Leo XIV has encouraged people around the world to pray the Rosary for peace in our world and in our own lives. Our school registered with the website A Million Children Praying the Rosary and, on 7 October, our students and staff prayed the Rosary during Meditation time alongside children from around the world. At the time of writing, 631,561 children have registered as part of this year's initiative. Perhaps your family might find a quiet moment this month to pray the Rosary together.

The Sacrament of Confirmation

On Tuesday 27th October, our Year 6 students and a group of children from our parish will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. 

Please keep these children and their families in your prayers as they prepare for this sacrament. 

Pope Leo XIV Monthly Prayer Intentions 

October

For mental health ministry ...

Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.          

Amen