Collective Worship
At St Paul’s, we see our daily acts of collective worship as time for children and staff to come together and reflect on their own values and beliefs, as well as respecting those of others. It is important to us that children feel comfortable to express themselves, while also recognising the diversity of perspectives within our school community. We encourage you to discuss the themes we explore further with your child at home.
Here are some suggested questions and prayers you may wish to use.
This week
Themes:
Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding; John’s vision of Heaven as a wedding feast.
Questions:
Have you ever been to a wedding? What was/were the best bit(s)?
Why do you think that John describes heaven as a wedding feast?
Do you wonder if there is something more than this life?
Challenge:
Find one thing each day this week that gives you joy.
Prayer:
Father God, help us to make this world a bit more like heaven on earth. Help us to show kindness to everyone and to find joy in our days. Amen
Next week
Themes:
Jesus’ uniqueness seen in his powerful teaching and authority over evil; awe and wonder at the creation.
Questions:
What have you seen in nature that makes you go “Wow”?
Have you ever known God’s unexpected provision?
Have you ever looked at the world and wondered whether there was a Creator?
Challenge:
Spend a few minutes looking at the natural world. You could look up at the night sky or the clouds or carefully look at the bark on a tree or a leaf. Be still and spend time looking really closely.
Prayer:
Father God, thank you for your wonderful world. Thank you for the sun, the stars, the beauty of all around us. Help us to look after the world you have made, Amen
Over the course of this half term, the Clergy are also exploring the story of Jonah with the children. This provides valuable lessons that can help them develop a deeper understanding of responsibility, forgiveness, and courage.
