Liturgical Gallery 2025/26

Act of Worship – 26th March 2026

The school came together on Thursday 24^th March with Deacon Michael to prepare for Holy Week. It was a special service and the children had worked hard beforehand to prepare. At the service we prepared for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Palm Sunday: the start of Holy Week, when Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on a donkey with people waving palms to welcome him and shouting “Hosanna”.

Maundy Thursday: when Jesus shared his last supper with his disciples. He washed their feet which was usually a job of a servant. As Jesus ate bread and drank wine he told his disciples to remember him. This was because Jesus knew that the next day he was to die on the cross.

Good Friday: the day that Jesus was arrested, crucified and died on the cross.

Easter Sunday: the most special day in the Catholic Church when Jesus rose from the dead. His resurrection reminding everyone that even in the most difficult situations there is always hope.

Confessions Year 4, 5 and 6 – Spring Term 2026

In the Spring term, Years 4, 5 and 6 have been receiving the Sacrament of Confession on Wednesdays with Deacon Michael. Confession offers the children an opportunity to ask God for forgiveness for times when they have not shown kindness or compassion. It also helps them to reflect on their actions and grow in their relationship with God.

Celebration of the Word Years 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 – Spring 2026

Across February and March, Years 2 to 6 have been leading their parents and teachers in a Celebration of the Word with Deacon Michael. At each Celebration, Deacon Michael spoke of Lent as an opportunity to say sorry for the things we should not have done and to reflect on Pope Leo’s message to avoid using words that wound or hurt our neighbour during this holy season. All of the children listened carefully to Deacon Michael, responding thoughtfully and respectfully.

These Celebrations are an important part of life in a Catholic school, as they help children to grow in their understanding of faith and to live out Gospel values in their everyday actions.

Feast of Saint John Bosco Mass – 30th January 2026

The whole school gathered together in January to celebrate the Feast of Saint John Bosco with a special Mass lead by Deacon Michael. During the celebration, the children learned about the life and mission of Saint John Bosco, who dedicated his life to caring for and educating young people, especially those who were most in need.

Deacon Michael reminded everyone of St John Bosco’s message to show kindness, patience, and understanding towards others, and to use our talents to help those around us. The children participated thoughtfully throughout the Mass, joining in prayer and song with great respect.

Epiphany Service January 2026

Despite the frosty weather on Tuesday, the children braved the cold to gather outside with Deacon Michael for a beautiful Epiphany liturgy.

The celebration included a very special guest — Baxter the camel — who helped to re-enact the story of the first Epiphany. This brought the Gospel story vividly to life as the journey of the Magi visiting the baby Jesus was shared.

Children, staff and parents came together to creating a joyful and prayerful atmosphere. It was a memorable and meaningful way to mark the feast day and a wonderful opportunity for the whole school community to reflect on the message of Epiphany.

KS1 Nativity December 2025

The KS1 nativity performance was a joyfulcelebration enjoyed by families and staff. The children sang beautifully, including favourites like Away in a Manger, We Three Kings and Little Donkey. Everyone spoke clearly and showed great confidence on stage. The colourful costumes and cheerful singing told the Christmas story wonderfully and made the performance very special and memorable for all who watched.

Start of Year Mass September 2025

We celebrated the start of the school year with a mass at Sacred Heart Church, KS2 children and families on Wednesday 17th September.

Faith Friends visited St George’s Cathedral for the Start of Year Mass with Canon Victor Darlington Episodical Vicar for Education on 24th September.

Friday Prayer Group timetable 2026

Prayer Group – class dates

Liturgical Gallery 2024

Please view our Liturgical Year Calendar 2024 – 2025

 

Wandsworth Catholic Schools Celebrate Jubilee Year

 

Ash Wednesday
5th March 2025

The KS2 children joined the Sacred Heart Parish Mass to celebrate Ash Wednesday. Many of the children served Mass and were resplendent in their purple cassocks! The children read beautifully and the singing was lovely. Many parishioners commented on the behaviour of the children.

 

Year 1 Celebration of the Word
22nd January 2025

Year 1 came together for their Celebration of the Word. We were delighted to see that many parents were able to join us for the service, which was led by Deacon Michael. The children sang beautifully and were happy to share the promises they had recently made to Jesus. They read aloud their prayers clearly and Deacon Michael shared the Gospel reading of, The presentation of the Lord.  The children have also learned this story in class as part of their, ‘Special People’ topic. Following the service, the children enthusiastically shared their Religious Education, English and Maths books with their parents and carers, keen to show what they had been learning in Year 1 so far this year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Epiphany
6th January 2025

Happy New Year! The children have started back very well this morning. We celebrated the Epiphany in assembly and the children were wide awake with wonderful answers and contributions. A great start to 2025!

We used the painting (The Magi by Harry Siddons Mowbray) as a stimulus to discuss the Epiphany of Jesus being revealed to the world, the Wise Men and us individually. We discussed what offerings and gifts we can make to each other. We will discuss the children’s answers further tomorrow when we have an assembly about our school ethos.

 

Nativity
17th December 2024

We celebrated with KS1 as they performed the nativity “Born in a Barn”. Well done to the children for preparing so well and performing so enthusiastically.

 

Advent Service
16th December 2024

KS2 Advent Service was a truly beautiful and joyful celebration, as the children read, performed, played instruments, and sang with heartfelt grace. Thank you to everyone for your warm participation and to all the parents for supporting this cherished and special time of the year.

 

SH Church visit – baptism, ‘Belonging’ theme.
6th November 2024

 

Month of the Rosary
October 2024

Month of the Rosary at Sacred Heart and St Mary’s Schools. Today, we unite in prayer, reflecting on the luminous mysteries and sending heartfelt prayers to the children of the Middle East amidst conflict. Together, we seek peace through the power of the Rosary.

 

Beginning of the Year
12th September 2024

We celebrated the beginning of the year with a blessing of school bags, new class candles, and a special blessing for the Faith Friends, who will support the school’s prayer life and help promote our Gospel Values.

 

 

EYFS and Y1 celebrated the End of Year Prayer and Liturgy.
11th July 2024

 

The Feast of Sacred Heart
7th June 2024

The whole school celebrated the Feast of Sacred Heart. We also gave the Year 6 children a special blessing and thanked God for all the learning we have done throughout the year.

 

The Feast of Mary Help of Christians
24th May 2024

KS2 celebrated the Feast of Mary Help of Christians and crowned Mary with beautiful flowers.

 

The Feast of the Ascension
9th May 2024

The children from Year 2 -Year 6 joined the 10am Parish Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Ascension. Mass was celebrated by Fr Peter and Deacon Michael and the children played a full role in the Liturgy. Behaviour was as always exemplary.

 

Early Years Celebration of the Word
1st May 2024

Deacon Michael led the Early Years Celebration of the Word. It was a lovely service and following it children shared their learning with their parents.

 

Holy Thursday
28th March 2024

On Holy Thursday, 6G class re-enacted the event when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples reminding us that Jesus came to serve and we should follow his example.

 

Palm Sunday
25th March 2024

The school came together to re-enact the events of Palm Sunday. ‘Jesus’ role through the crowds on his triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Deacon Michael led a service for children and parents.

 

Liturgical Gallery 2023

A wonderful #interfaith morning as the choir sang first at https://southwark.anglican.org/church/battersea-christ-church-st-stephen/ @SouthwarkCofE before singing at St Vincent De Paul Church Clapham. 10th December 2023

 

Representatives from the Faith Friends of both schools attended the Education Commission Welcome Mass in St Georges Cathedral Southwark. Mass was said by Bishop Paul Hendricks and as usual behaviour was exemplary. Deacon Michael met the children there and then to make the occasion even more memorable took the faith friends for a tour of his workplace Archbishops House. While looking round the children were also greeted by the Bishop of Arundel. 20th September 2023

 

Thank you, Deacon Michael, for blessing the nursery, reception and year one children in our service today. It was lovely to see so many parents and such beautiful singing from the children. 20th September 2023

 

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the service for EYFS and Y1 this morning with Deacon Michael. 10th September 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Assembly today we thought about how many times we should ‘forgive each other’ is it 7, 77 or 7,777? We agreed that we always need to say sorry and forgive and not keep count! 18th September 2023

 

A wonderful new school year celebration Mass! Fr Peter and Deacon Michael blessed the class candles and our school bags. They also welcomed the new ‘Faith Friends’. Behaviour was exemplary and singing lovely. 14th September 2023

 

We celebrated our School Feast Day with the Parish of Sacred Heart. Many thanks to the clergy @SalMissions @SalesianUk. The Orchestra played during Communion and behaviour was exemplary. 17th June 2023

 

Today we celebrated our Lenten Service together. And as we began our final hymn, “Christ be our light”, we managed to capture a very poignant moment on camera. 27th March 2023

 

Lovely to welcome Sr Breda back to school to award some prizes for wonderful work about #marymazzarello @SalesianUk @salesianlink @rcaoseducation 23rd March 2023

 

Lovely Assembly this morning! We thought about the healing of the blind man and what that meant for us in school! We resolved to help each other and be kind! 20th March 2023

 

Wonderful to join the Salesians Sisters of #battersea to celebrate 150th anniversary of St Mary Mazzarello. Thank you to the children who sang so beautifully 11th March 2023

 

We encourage as many families as possible to join us for 11.30 Mass on Saturday to celebrate 150 years of the Salesian Sisters and thank them for their years of dedication to the families of Sacred Heart. 8th March 2023

 

5C led the school in Stations of the Cross on zoom today. A reverent reflection on the Jesus’ way of the cross. 3rd March 2023

 

Thankfully the rain eased off this morning in time for KS2 to walk to church for the Ash Wednesday service. The children were a credit to themselves and the school. KS1 celebrated an Ash Wednesday service with Father Peter, Deacon Michael and Deacon Steven this afternoon. 22nd February 2023

 

Sacred Heart KS2 celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany at Sacred Heart Church. The children participated beautifully with the readings, acting and signing. They also articulated spontaneous thoughtful bidding prayers.
A joyful day to remember. 6th January 2023

 

On Monday, Sr Brida joined us for gospel assembly to talk about the life of Saint Mary Mazzarello. The children will be learning about and celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Salesian Sisters and their founder Sr Mary Mazzarello. 22nd February 2023

 

Liturgical Gallery 2022

Lovely Assembly this morning to celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. The children listened to the words of the ‘good thief’ “Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom.” 21st November 2022

 

Last week the children in nursery enjoyed learning about baptism with Deacon Michael 13th November 2022

 

A beautiful Rosary service this morning for both SH and SM for the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Thank you to the Faith Friends for leading the service. 7th October 2022

 

On Friday, Faith Friends of both Sacred Heart and St Mary’s visited St George’s Cathedral in Southwark for a Mass service. A big thank you to Deacon Michael and the teachers involved for allowing this great opportunity to happen. 2nd October 2022

 

Thank you for inviting us to a special beginning of year Mass at @StGeorgesCath to join our friends at SH. 30th September 2022

 

Lovely to join children from both SH and SM for their ‘go forth’ Mass following their Holy Communion last weekend. 26th June 2022

 

Year 5 joined the Parish Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart #SacredHeartofJesus Happy feast day. 24th June 2022

 

Since returning from half-term, Y5 have been hosting their Celebration of the Word events that focus on their current RE topic – Reconciliation. An outstanding contribution from both classes and a fantastic opportunity for parents to view the brilliant work produced in RE too. 15th June 2022

 

Alleluia, Christ is risen. Class 4P – what a special Celebration of the Word service today! Many thanks to all the parents and carers who came to celebrate with us. 18th May 2022

 

Both schools joined the online assembly to share the story of the good shepherd. This week we are going to be ‘good listeners’ and with Jesus’ help listen to the right voices! 9th May 2022

 

Ash Wednesday, for the first time in over 2 years the school returned to Sacred Heart Church for an Ash Wednesday Mass celebrated by Fr Anthony and Deacon Michael. On a emotional day the children served on the altar, read the readings, the psalm and the bidding prayers. The children sang the hymns with enthusiasm and their behaviour drew praise from many of the parishioners at Mass. 2nd March 2022

 

 

Feast of St John Bosco Federation Mass. 31st January 2022

 

Liturgical Gallery 2021

Thank you, Deacon Michael, for visiting the nursery to act out a baptism. 21st October 2021

 

Lovely start to our weekly Rosary service. It was wonderful to welcome Fr Peter and Deacon Michael into Y6 to lead the rosary. 8th October 2021

 

Liturgical Gallery 2020

We celebrated our Federation Advent Mass. This year instead of going to the church we attended on Zoom. We pray we can go to the Church together soon. Thank you to Fr Hugh and Deacon Michael. 10th December 2020