In partnership with

St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy, George Ave, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2BJ

01484 300800

office@stpatricks.org.uk

St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

"Empowering and inspiring all children to become life-long learners"

We are proud to work with all the Catholic schools across our two local authority areas, particularly as the Trust grows and benefits from the expertise and knowledge that other schools joining in the future will bring.

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Daily Prayer and Celebration of the Word

Prayer at St Patrick's

At St Patrick's, prayer is a meaningful part of our daily routine. We use familiar prayers throughout the day to mark moments of reflection—beginning with morning prayer, followed by prayers before and after lunch, and concluding with prayer at the end of the day.  Staff pray together at the beginning of each week and will have the opportunity to reflect more carefully together at special times, including Advent and Lent.

Daily Celebration of the Word

Each class engages in a daily Celebration of the Word, which is led by the pupils themselves. This practice encourages leadership and ministry.

  • In Key Stage 1, children help to set the scene for worship.
  • In Years 3 and 4, pupils begin to plan worship with guidance and support.
  • By Years 5 and 6, children take full responsibility for planning and leading worship within their prayer groups.

To deepen their engagement, pupils in Key Stage 2 use reflection journals, giving them space to express their thoughts and actively engage and participate in their spiritual journey.

It is truly inspiring to witness our children working together to lead worship with thoughtfulness and care.

 

Prayer

 We know many Common Prayers.

We learn different hymns as we grow older, and these can be found on the class learning pages.

The Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father,

and of the Son,

and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

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Morning Offering

Father in Heaven You love me

You’re with me night and day

I want to love You always

In all I do and say

I’ll try to please You Father

Bless me through the day

Amen

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Grace Before Meals - said in KS1

Bless us, O God,

As we sit together,

Bless the food we eat today

Bless the hands that made the food,

Bless us, O God

Amen

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Grace Before Meals - Sung in KS2

Be present at our table, Lord

Be here and everywhere adored

Thy children blessed

and grant that we

May feast in paradise with thee.

Amen 

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Grace After Meals

Thank you God for the food we've eaten,

Thank you God for all our friends,

Thank you God for everything,

Thank you God

Amen

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Prayer at End of Day

God our Father,

I’ve come to say

Thankyou for Your love today

Thankyou for my family and all the friends You give to me

Guard me in the dark of night and in the morning send Your light.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, take me safely home.

Thankyou God for a happy day in school

Amen

 

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The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name;

Thy kingdom come;

Thy will be done on earth,

as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

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The Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace,

the Lord is with thee;

Blessed art thou among women,

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,

pray for us sinners,

now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

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