6th December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar - Catholic Social Teaching

Today's act of Catholic Social Teaching focuses on stewardship. Members of the Chaplaincy Team have been picking up rubbish in the playground and the local streets around the school.

"His name shall be called Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6

Lighting the Advent wreath - first week of Advent

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

5th December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar - Catholic Social Teaching

Today's act of Catholic Social Teaching is from Year 4. They have been writing prayers on the theme of stewardship, peace and the Common Good.

“And Joseph went from Nazareth unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem with Mary. “ Luke 2: 4-5

4th December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar - Catholic Social Teaching

Today's act of Catholic Social Teaching focuses on the Common Good. Year 6 have been undertaking kindness missions during Advent.

"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May your word to me be fulfilled." Then the angel left her. Luke 1:38

3rd December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar - Catholic Social Teaching

Today's act of Catholic Social Teaching focuses on stewardship. The children in the Reception class have been recycling throwaway items to make junk model art.

"The angel said unto her, "Fear not, Mary, for you have found favour with God." Luke 1:30

2nd December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar - Catholic Social Teaching

Our first act of Catholic social teaching is from our recent Red Wednesday event. We wore red to show solidarity with persecuted Christians throughout the world and especially those being persecuted in Africa.

For more information go to the Aid to the Church in Need website. Click here

"God sent the angel Gabriel to a girl named Mary." Luke 1:26

Advent Prayer Bags

 During Advent, children will have the opportunity to take home an Advent prayer bag.

Below is a video from members of our previous Chaplaincy Team demonstrating what to do with the Advent prayer bags.