Our Faith in Action - Blog
Showing our Faith in Action is important it us at St Alban's Catholic Primary School because it helps us live out the Gospel values in our daily lives. By combining faith with service, kindness, and respect for others, children develop a deeper understanding of their beliefs while building a strong moral foundation. It teaches them to embody Christ's love through actions, fostering a sense of compassion, community, and responsibility that aligns with Catholic teachings. This holistic approach nurtures both spiritual growth and character development.
Click the pictures below to find out more of what we have been doing to put our faith in action.
STart of year Mass, Launch of new mission statement - Sept 2025
We began the new school year with a joyful Start of Year Mass, where we also celebrated the launch of our refreshed school mission statement:
“Following in Jesus’ footsteps, we learn, love and grow together.”
Canon Maurice joined us for this special occasion. During Mass, he blessed bookmarks and magnets with our mission statement, which were then shared with the whole school community as a daily reminder of our shared purpose. Afterwards, he visited each classroom to bless our learning spaces, asking God to guide us all in the year ahead.
It was a wonderful way to begin the year—bringing our community together in prayer, reflection, and commitment to living out our mission.
New Chaplains - July 2025
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new school chaplains. This year, pupils who wished to take on this special role were asked to write a letter to Ms McBride and Miss Lawlor, explaining why they would make a good chaplain.
We were so impressed by the quality of applications—18 in total—with children showing a deep understanding of the values of a chaplain: faith, kindness, service, and care for others. Choosing was not easy, as so many children showed they were ready to live out these values in our school community.
We are very proud of all the candidates and look forward to seeing our new chaplains help lead us in prayer, worship, and service this year.
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Jubilee Pledge mass @St MAry's - June 2025
Our Year 6 pupils recently joined together with all the other Year 6 children from schools across the deanery at St Mary’s Church, Hornchurch, to celebrate a special Jubilee Pledge Mass.
It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to come together in prayer, worship, and friendship as they prepared for their final year in primary school. Sharing this celebration with so many others in our deanery helped remind the children that they are part of a much wider Catholic family.
Crowning of mary celebration - MAy 2025
This May, we celebrated our very first Crowning of Mary service as a school community. In a moving tradition, the youngest and oldest pupils crowned Mary, symbolising that we walk together in faith from the very beginning of our journey to the end.
Every child brought flowers to honour Mary—this year, instead of cut flowers, we planted them around the school grounds. This made our celebration more eco-friendly and left a beautiful, lasting reminder of the occasion for everyone to enjoy.
It was a truly special event, and wonderful to see so many children, staff, parents, and parish members come together to celebrate in prayer, love, and community.
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Easter Garden Competition - April 2025
A huge thank you to all the children and families who have taken part in our Easter Garden Competition! We have been amazed by the creativity, effort, and thoughtfulness that have gone into each entry. It has been wonderful to see such beautiful representations of the Easter story.
The competition has been a fantastic way for our school community to reflect on the true meaning of Easter, and we appreciate the time and dedication that have gone into making each garden so special.
The winners of the competition will be announced after the Easter holidays, so stay tuned! In the meantime, we encourage everyone to take a moment to appreciate the wonderful work on display.
Well done to everyone who took part, and we look forward to celebrating the winners soon!
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Big Lent Walk - Completed April 2025
Jubilee Display - Prayers for the Jubilee Year March 2025
Yesterday, our school community came together for the Big Lent Walk, and we are thrilled to share that collectively, we walked an incredible 200km! A huge well done to all our pupils and staff who took part in this wonderful effort.
So far, we have raised £165 towards our £200 target, and we are so grateful to everyone who has donated. We are now just £35 away from our goal, and we would love to reach it! If every family is able to donate just £2, we can easily achieve this together.
Thank you to all who have supported this important cause so far. If you would still like to contribute, you can scan the QR code or click the following link to donate: https://schools.walk.cafod.org.uk/fundraising/st-albans-catholic-primary-school-just-giving-page
Let’s keep the momentum going and reach our target together!
We are excited to share a special new display in our school, marking the Jubilee Year of Hope. Every year group, from Reception to Year 6, has contributed heartfelt prayers, reflecting their hopes and intentions for the year ahead.
This beautiful collection of prayers is a testament to our faith in action, bringing our school community together in reflection and unity. We invite everyone to take a moment to read and be inspired by the words of our children as we journey through this special year of faith and hope.
Easter Garden competition - MArch 2025
Exposition of the Blessed sacrament - FEB 2025
Click on the picture above to find out how you can enter our Easter Garden competition this year!
Canon Maurice, the pupil chaplains and Carolyn led us in the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament—guiding young hearts in prayer, reflection, and awe before Christ’s presence. A sacred moment of faith and devotion.
Pilgrims of hope - Kick start the jubilee year! JAn 2025
Big lent walk - FEb 2025
Wearing bright colors and coming together for a special liturgy to launch the Jubilee Year, Pilgrims of Hope, is a vibrant demonstration of faith. The bright colors symbolize joy and unity, reflecting the school’s shared commitment to walking together in hope and faith. The liturgy served us as a moment of collective prayer, gratitude, and reflection, encouraging us all to live out the values of compassion, kindness, and service in our daily lives. By engaging the entire school community in this celebration, the event inspires everyone to embrace their role as “pilgrims of hope,” fostering a sense of purpose and solidarity rooted in faith.
Click on the picture above to find out more about how we're doing our bit for the Big Lent Walk this year!
St Alban's School choir - Mother and Toddler group Dec 2024
Pupil Chaplains - welcoming Onose into our school family DEC 2024
The St. Alban's School Choir added a joyful and festive touch to the St. Alban's Mother and Toddler Christmas Party with their beautiful performance of Christmas songs. Their music filled the space with warmth and cheer, creating a welcoming atmosphere for families and children. This act of sharing their talents was a true example of faith in action, as it brought the community together to celebrate the season of giving and goodwill. The event not only provided a memorable experience for the children and parents but also demonstrated the church’s commitment to nurturing connections and supporting families, embodying the spirit of faith through service and togetherness.
Today we warmly welcomed Onose into our school family, he will be working closely with our chaplains, supporting their leadership development and inspiring our community. We look forward to our journey ahead.
Harvest donations 2024 - Oct 2024
St Alban's school choir at the Church Bazaar - Nov 2024
Thank you so much to all of the families who contributed to our Harvest collection. We managed to get together a huge collection and we’re sure the food bank will be extremely grateful for the donation.
Year 6 put together a fantastic assembly about the importance of harvest festival and the impact it has. It was a very informative and reflective assembly that was enjoyed by all - well done Year 6!
The St. Alban's School Choir brought the spirit of Christmas alive at the St. Alban's Church Bazaar through their uplifting performance of traditional and contemporary carols. Their music resonated deeply with the themes of faith, joy, and community, reminding attendees of the season's message of hope and goodwill. The choir’s performance was more than just entertainment—it reflected faith in action, as the event supported community outreach initiatives and fostered togetherness among parishioners and visitors. By sharing their talents, the students not only celebrated the season but also demonstrated the power of faith to inspire and unite the community in acts of kindness and generosity.