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Ash Wednesday - the beginning of our Lenten Journey

Today is the start of our Lenten journey. We marked this special day through a liturgy for EYFS and KS1 and an Ash Wednesday Mass for the KS2. 

  


Every child in the school, from nursery to Year 6, received their ashes today, understanding that we turn to Jesus to put things right and that we are assured of his love. 






It was wonderful to be able to fill St Joseph's with our juniors. 




This was a beautifully moving Mass & Father Nigel, commented on the very tangible prayerfulness of our children. They take their liturgy seriously and are so keen to engage. I was so very proud of them and have been around to each class to tell them since we have arrived back.

Our children in Year 5 & 6 carried out their ministry of the Word so well and with such dignity 




and the singing at the end was beautiful! 'Jesus you can use my hands'  by Dan Callow (One Life Music) is fast becoming one of our favourite hymns. 

Thank you to our friends in Year 4 for leading us in signing this too!






Incidentally, One Life Music lead a series of Lenten musical reflection for children which we have bought into this year. We are looking forward to using them in school.  

Remember to look out for any updates on our Lenten Lines display at the main entrance each day.


Wishing you all a fruitful Lenten journey. 



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