“But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”
Luke 5:16
At St Clare’s Catholic Primary School, our Prayer Garden is a treasured space at the heart of our school community. Nestled outdoors and surrounded by nature, it offers a peaceful, welcoming environment where children and adults alike can pause, reflect, and connect with God.
This sacred space embodies our core values of Faith, Respect, and Aspire. The garden is a place where pupils feel safe, calm, and valued, a space where kindness and reverence flourish. Whether it’s a quiet moment of personal prayer, a time of class-led liturgy, or simply sitting among God’s creation, the garden invites every child to encounter the spiritual in everyday life.
Our Prayer Garden is for everyone—children, staff, families, and visitors. It’s a safe place, a kind place, and a quiet space where we can:
🌿 Say prayers to God
🕊️ Think about our feelings
💛 Reflect on our core values of Faith, Respect, and Aspire
🙏 Join in class prayer and liturgy
🌎 Thank God for the world He made for us
We believe that prayer and liturgy are vital to the spiritual growth of our children. They provide opportunities to listen to God, to give thanks, to seek guidance, and to grow in understanding of our faith. In a multicultural school like ours, the Prayer Garden is an inclusive space where everyone, whatever their background,is welcome to reflect, pray, or simply enjoy the stillness and wonder of nature.
The garden is open to all members of our school community, pupils, staff, parents, and visitors, reminding us of our shared journey of faith and our commitment to being stewards of God’s creation.
Just as Jesus sought quiet places to speak with His Father, our children are invited to do the same, to experience God in the beauty of the world around them, and to know that they are loved, heard, and held by Him.