Chaplaincy Council

St. Paul’s is proud to be part of an inclusive, inviting and holistic
community, which promotes the teachings of the Catholic faith, ensuring
that we help our children to develop as individuals and prepare to go out
into the world as good, Catholic citizens.

With the support of our local parishes, the wider group from the Arundel
and Brighton Diocese and our school community, we truly feel that we have
developed a positive ethos for the children and staff to live by within our
school.

‘We journey together; loving learning; daring to discover;

caring for all; with Jesus as our guide.’

Our school mission statement is an integral part in helping the children in our school to uphold the values of our faith, which are championed and demonstrated with passion and dedication by our Chaplaincy Team.

Each year, the children in Key Stage 2 (KS2) are invited to become a
member of the Chaplaincy Team. The Chaplaincy Team come together to
plan school Masses and Liturgies. Children within the team will have the
opportunity to develop their skills within certain Ministries which they can
share with the whole school community.

Should the children become a member of the Chaplaincy team, the children
are given a Council badge so that they can be recognised by everyone in
the community as a champion of our religious beliefs and values. The
children are also invited to attend prayer and liturgy planning meetings and,
in doing so, become a voice on behalf of all the pupils at St. Paul’s.

Historically, our Chaplaincy Team has been known as the RE Council.

Some of the initiatives led by the Council in recent years include:
- The official opening of our Prayer Garden by Bishop Richard in
2021

- Lunchtime Rosary clubs during the ‘Months of Mary’ (May and
October)

- Setting up a prayer club

- Maintaining Mary’s Garden area

-The official opening of our Prayer Garden by Bishop Richard in 2021

- Termly Christian meditation sessions for each class

- Organising and leading a surprise assembly for Father Rob’s
60th birthday
 
The children asked questions about how they view the importance of their
role at St. Paul’s. Below is a selection of their responses:

‘Council helps tell us how we can lean more about God and use his
example in our lives.’ Buddy, Year 5

‘Being an R.E. leader is my favourite thing and we can help others in the
school, the community and other countries too.’ Lara, Year 3

‘I want to help others to be able to reflect on how they can be better by
following Jesus’ example.’ Aoife Year 3

‘Through R.E. you can share your own belief in Christ and him
being holy. You can be proud of your faith and share this with other
people.’ Jonny Year 4