“Let the little children come to me…”
Matthew 19:14
At St Clare’s, we believe that children should be at the heart of our prayer life. Our Prayer Leaders play a special role in helping to nurture the faith of our school community.
What do Prayer Leaders do?
Prayer Leaders are pupils who volunteer or are chosen to take a lead in the prayer and liturgical life of the school. They are proud to live out our mission: “Let Our Light Shine”, helping others to grow closer to God through prayer, reflection, and worship.
They:
- Help to prepare and lead daily classroom prayer and collective worship.
- Set up and care for prayer tables and sacred spaces in class.
- Take part in and help lead whole-school liturgies, Masses, and special celebrations.
- Support our Catholic life by encouraging others to pray, reflect, and live out our school values.
- Take turns leading prayer in assemblies and during the seasons of Advent, Lent, and Easter.
Why is it important?
Prayer Leaders remind us that everyone, no matter their age, has a role to play in the life of the Church. As a school with children of many backgrounds and faiths, we respect and celebrate the diversity of prayer and reflection in our community. Prayer Leaders help us all to pause, give thanks, and remember that God is with us in every part of our day.
Growing in Faith
Being a Prayer Leader helps our pupils to:
- Grow in confidence and responsibility
- Deepen their understanding of their own faith
- Show compassion, kindness, and respect
- Encourage others to live out the Gospel values each day