Lighting the Advent wreath - third week of Advent

Members of the Chaplaincy Team lighting the third candle on our Advent wreath.

15th December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar - Catholic Social Teaching

Today's act of Catholic Social Teaching focuses on the common good & preferential option for the poor. The Chaplaincy Team have been raising money for Cafod with a bring & buy sale. We raised a fantastic £106.57.

"When the wise men saw the star, they were filled with joy" Matthew 2:10

12th December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar - Catholic Social Teaching

Today's act of Catholic Social Teaching focuses on subsidiarity and solidarity. Year 6 created fantastic activism art on issues they care about.

"After Jesus was born, some wise men came from the east." Matthew 2:1

11th December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar - Catholic Social Teaching

Today's act of Catholic Social Teaching focuses on human dignity. We believe that everyone is special. Year 1 talked about how some people use sign language to communicate. They then learnt the sign language for some of the words in their fantastic video.

"Today in the town of David a saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11

10th December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar - Catholic Social Teaching

Today's act of Catholic Social Teaching focuses on stewardship. Year 2 have been planting bulbs around the school grounds. 

"But the angel said to them, "Don't be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people." Luke 2:10

9th December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar - Catholic Social Teaching

Today's act of Catholic Social Teaching focuses on stewardship. Year 5 have been thinking about the environmental dangers facing our planet and how large clothes manufacturers are seeking to make more of their products from recycled items, such as recycled plastic bottles. The class was set the challenge of making clothes from throwaway items. 

"That night, some shepherds were in the field nearby watching their sheep." Luke 2:8

8th December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar - Catholic Social Teaching

Today's act of Catholic Social Teaching focuses on stewardship. Year 4 have been caring for the school grounds by pulling out weeds.

"There were no rooms left in the inn. So she wrapped the baby with cloths and laid him in a manger."

Luke 2:7