As Ash Wednesday fell during half term, we gathered as a school community on the first Wednesday of the new half term to hold our own Ash Wednesday liturgies. This gave every child the opportunity to reflect on the beginning of the Lenten season and consider what this special time means for their own journey of faith.

In preparation, members of our Year 6 Prayer Council met with Fr Bill earlier in the week to help them understand and prepare for their important ministry of distributing ashes to the school community. During the liturgies, we reflected on the themes of prayer, fasting, and charity before receiving our ashes.

Following this, the children returned to their classrooms to write their personal Lenten promises, marking the start of their 40‑day journey towards Easter with thoughtfulness and intention.

Our Year 6 Prayer Council reflected on their experience:

Murieann - I felt like I was bringing peace to people. 

Teddi - I found it very calming 

Sofia - I liked that I had a special role, it made me feel special 

Jack - I felt God's presence with me

Ella V - I felt like I was sharing God's love and I was connected to him