Saint George Catholic College
Prayer and Liturgy
Prayer lies at the heart of our Catholic Life and Mission. We are dedicated to giving students and staff the spiritual guidance and support they need to lead prayer and Celebration of the Word.
Our Chaplaincy Team has developed a bespoke St George Prayer Padlet for students, staff and families, including our College prayer. Parents can also view our Prayer and Liturgy Policy, which explains how prayer and collective worship form an integral part of daily life at St George.
If you have any questions about the prayer life of the school, or would like further advice, please contact our College Chaplain and Senior Leader, Mr Walford.
Daily Prayer
Each morning, tutor groups gather for a Celebration of the Word, giving students the opportunity to reflect on Scripture and the themes of the liturgical year. Students regularly lead these acts of worship using our Prayer Padlet, alongside a structured programme of prayer and reflection. You can view our Tutor Time Schedule to see when each year group has tutor-based prayer and Celebration of the Word.
The Angelus is said at 12:15 every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
School Prayer
We say our beautiful, bespoke school prayer regularly and invoke the intercession of our school patrons, St George and Our Lady of Guadalupe, daily.
Saint George, Pray for us!
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!
Our School Chapel
The Chapel of Our Lady and St George is the spiritual heart of our school. Open throughout the day, it offers a peaceful place for prayer and quiet reflection. Students and staff are welcome to visit the chapel at break and lunchtime, and the chaplain leads tutor groups in Eucharistic Adoration and Stations of the Cross (indoors and out).
Students, staff, parents and parishioners are warmly invited to join us for our weekly 8 am Thursday Mass, celebrated by one of our local priests.
Pattern of Prayers
Daily Pattern
- Morning prayers during tutor time
- Celebrations of the Word/Assembly each day (Monday Y9, Tuesday Y8, Wednesday Y10, Thursday Y11, Friday Y7)
- School Chapel is open before and after school and throughout the day for staff and student prayer and reflection
- Angelus said at 12:15 every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Weekly Pattern
- 8 am Mass on Thursday
- Assembly once a week for each year group
- Celebration of the Word for each tutor group led by pupils as part of the weekly spirituality session and supported by our online St George Prayer Padlet.
- Staff prayer before briefings
- Prayers before Sports fixtures
- Reconciliation can be arranged on an individual basis each week
Termly/Annual Pattern
- Prayers before all mock and GCSE exams.
- Year 7 Welcome Mass
- Year 7 Spirituality induction
- Start of Year Masses – all year groups
- Advent Reconciliation
- Advent Masses – all year groups
- Carol Service
- Lent Reconciliation
- St George Patronal Feast Day Masses – all year groups
- Stations of the Cross (indoor and outdoor) by tutor group
- Annual Student Day of Faith
- Faith in Action Award
- Biennial Staff Day of Reflection
- Year 11 Leavers Mass
- Spirituality awards – annual pathway of spiritual milestones by year group