Prayer and Liturgy
Catholic Life
Christ the Word is a Catholic school, rooted in the teachings, rituals and ethos of the Church. Whilst being Catholic, we welcome and nurture pupils of all faiths and backgrounds. The Governors and staff at Christ the Word Catholic School are committed to building and strengthening the Catholic ethos of the school, developing every individual and allow them to grow in God’s spirit.
Prayer and Liturgy
As a school community, prayer and liturgy play a key role in our daily life. In Upper school, learners have the opportunity to participate in prayer during form time, whilst it is built into the daily routines in Lower school.
Every class participates in an act of Celebration of the Word on a daily basis. This includes time for prayer, quiet reflection and readings from the Bible.
Lower school learners gather for a weekly Celebration of the Word involving a variety of prayers, music/singing, readings and reflections. Upper school learners attend year group Celebration of the Word assemblies on a fortnightly basis. Our Celebrations follow the Church’s liturgical calendar.
We work closely with the Diocese to hold regular school Mass celebrations, marking major liturgical events. Our Parish Priest, Father Anthony and Bishop Peter are closely involved with the school celebrations.
Weekly Liturgical Themes
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Week 9 – All Souls and Heavenly Cheerleaders
Week 10 – Remembrance and Memories
Week 11 – Fratelli Tutti, Brothers and Sisters
Week 12 – Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and King of Kings
Week 13 – Waiting in Hope and Advent: Get Ready!
Christ the Word Catholic School will build on the ethos, success and achievements at the core of education provision across the Diocese. It will be a strong and nurturing learning community.
- The Rt Reverend Peter M Brignall, Bishop of Wrexham.
This fantastic new school will help us achieve our goal of providing modern facilities across Denbighshire that further enhance pupils’ learning.
- Huw Hilditch-Roberts, Lead Member for Education, Children and Young People, Denbighshire County Council
I am delighted that the partnership of Welsh Government, Denbighshire County Council and the Catholic Church will deliver a brand new school to serve the families of Rhyl and the surrounding parishes.