At The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College, faith is at the heart of everything we do. This term, our pupils have shown incredible leadership and devotion by taking ownership of the spiritual life of our school community through Collective Worship.
Guided by our new mission statement, “Christ has no body now on earth but yours”, students from every form group stepped forward to lead Celebration of the Word for their year groups. Each act of worship began with a hymn chosen by the pupils, creating an atmosphere of reverence and unity before moving into a four-part structure of prayer and reflection.
What made this initiative truly special was its creativity and authenticity. Drawing on the Scripture of the day, pupils wrote their own prayers and reflections, weaving personal insight with Christ at the centre. Their words and actions demonstrated that faith is not just taught—it is lived.
Alongside these celebrations, each year group gathered to celebrate Mass with Canon Paul, deepening their connection to the Eucharist and reinforcing the centrality of Christ in our school life. These moments of grace strengthened our sense of unity and reminded us of the profound privilege of worshipping together as one family.
At The English Martyrs, this is more than an act of worship—it is a statement of identity. In every hymn sung, every prayer written, and every Mass celebrated, our pupils show that faith is alive, vibrant, and deeply rooted in their daily lives.