Lighting the Advent wreath - fourth week of Advent

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

16th 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.  Year 6 & the Chaplaincy Team have been raising money for the Clifton Diocese Schools Project. We raised a fantastic £274.47. All the money raised will go towards helping to provide clean water resources and tree planting in Uganda.

"For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son. God gave his Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life." John 3:16

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

Today's act of Catholic Social Teaching focuses on subsidiarity. The Chaplaincy Team have been inviting children to join their new Cafod Club. Cafod Club will give children the opportunity to contribute and have a voice. The pupils can lead the way, putting their faith into action.

“They gave him treasures of gold, frankincense and myrrh.”

Matthew 2:11

14th December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar - Catholic Social Teaching

Today's act of Catholic Social Teaching focuses on participation. Year 4 have been reflecting on their gifts and talents. 

“When the wise men saw the star, they were filled with joy”

Matthew 2:10 

13th December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar - Catholic Social Teaching

Today's act of Catholic Social Teaching focuses on distributive justice. Year 3 have been learning about Fairtrade and how important it is to share fairly.

“After Jesus was born, some wise men came from the east.” 

Matthew 2:1

Lighting the Advent wreath - third week of Advent

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

12th 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 school.

“Today in the town of David a saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.”

Luke 2:11

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 exploring recycled/upcycled objects. 

“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 

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

Today's act of Catholic Social Teaching focuses on participation. Year 4 have been singing together reflecting on their gifts and talents. Here is a video of their fantastic singing of 'Mary had a baby'.

“That night, some shepherds were in the field nearby watching their sheep.”

Luke 2:8

7th December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar - Catholic Social Teaching

Today's act of Catholic Social Teaching focuses on human dignity. Year 2 have been celebrating differences and created these wonderful hearts filled with the things that make them special and unique.

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

Luke 2: 7

Lighting the Advent wreath - second week of Advent

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

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

Today's act of Catholic Social Teaching focuses on peace. Year 5 have been thinking about what peace means and created these beautiful peace doves.

“His name shall be called Prince of Peace.”

Isaiah 9:6

Toy Sale

Starting tomorrow Year 6 & the Chaplaincy Team will be holding toy sales at playtimes. All the money raised will go to Clifton Diocese Schools Project -Uganda. Prices of the toys range from 50p to £2.50.

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

Today's act of Catholic Social Teaching focuses on human dignity. Year 6 created these fantastic pictures to celebrate diversity. 

We can all have different views of the world, through different eyes but we are all special to God.

Together in God’s family, we love grow and learn.

“And Joseph went from Nazareth unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem with Mary. “ 

Luke 2: 4-5

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

Today's act of Catholic Social Teaching focuses on participation. Here is a fantastic video by Year 3 with a poem 'The World is Incredible'. They worked collaboratively as a class to celebrate God's gift to us.

“The angel said unto her, “Fear not, Mary for you have found favour with God.”

Luke 1:30

Lighting the Advent wreath - first week of Advent

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

1st 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 Nigeria. 

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