Prayer and liturgy at All Saints is planned and delivered with the express belief that it is through prayer and the celebration of liturgy all members of the community will come to love the Lord more dearly.
In Desiderio Desideravi Pope Francis calls the Catholic community to:
“Rekindle our wonder for the beauty of the truth of the Christian celebration, to remind us of the necessity of an authentic liturgical formation, and to recognize the importance of an art of celebrating that is at the service of the truth of the Paschal Mystery and of the participation of all of the baptized in it, each one according to his or her vocation.” (Desiderio Desideravi, 62)
To this end we, the All Saints Family, recognise the centrality and importance of prayer and liturgy as the currency by which we, as a Christian community live by. The Apostle Paul affirmed the significance of prayer and liturgy , and wrote in one of the epistles, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). The Catechism of the Catholic Church states prayer and the Christian life are inseparable. (CCC 2744). It is the life of prayer that places us in relationship with God (CCC 2565).
Prayer and liturgy in all their expressions, are thus a means of communicating with and listening to the Divine in our lives. Prayer and liturgy are held in high esteem at All Saints Catholic High School and is central to our Mission as a Catholic School.
Prayer and liturgy are delivered through a combination of form time, assemblies, para-liturgies and sacramental celebrations. Each act of prayer and liturgy follows the the process below:
Reverence:
We are invited to bow our heads in a moment of reverence where we are still and allow God to speak.
Witness:
We make the sign of the Cross together.
Proclaim:
Each member of the school will have the opportunity to lead prayer and proclaim scripture.
Respond:
Your Teacher will say: “Our Lady Queen of All Saints."
We will respond by saying: “Pray for Us.”
Go Forth:
Your Teacher will say: “Go forth in love and justice."
We will respond by saying: “Thanks be to God.”
The Liturgical Year is followed by All Saints RC High School; offering a wide range of liturgical experiences from whole School liturgical celebrations for:
‘The Liturgy of the Word is an integral part of the celebration. The meaning of the celebration is expressed by the Word of God which is proclaimed and by the response of faith to it.’ (CCC 1190).
Liturgies of the Word are celebrated by Rev Dcn Bennett on the third Friday of each month.
Lectio Davina is offered by Rev Dcn Bennett during Advent and Lent.
The Holy Eucharist is celebrated at key times in the schools life and the Liturgical Year such as:
