Catholic Life and Mission

At our school, being Catholic is at the heart of everything we do. This means we focus on loving God and loving others, just like Jesus taught us. We learn about our faith in fun and meaningful ways, like through prayer, school Masses, and helping others in our community.

Every day, we start and end with prayer. We celebrate important times in the Church year, like Christmas and Easter, with special events and assemblies. We also come together for Mass and other moments of worship where everyone is welcome to join.

Our school believes in showing kindness and care for everyone, no matter their background. We learn about Catholic Social Teaching, which helps us understand how to make the world a fairer place. This could mean caring for the planet, helping those in need, or supporting charities through projects like food drives and fundraisers.

Our teachers and leaders help us grow in faith and character. They guide us to be the best we can be, not just in lessons but in how we treat each other. There are also chaplaincy opportunities where we can join in prayer groups, plan liturgies, or take part in retreats to deepen our spiritual journey.

We believe everyone is unique and made in the image of God, which is why we celebrate the gifts and talents of every student. Whether it’s through music, art, or helping others, there’s always a way to contribute to our school’s Catholic mission.

Together, we’re building a loving and supportive school community where faith and learning go hand in hand. Our Catholic Life helps us to grow closer to God, care for each other, and prepare for the future with faith, hope, and love.

Year 6 have had a wonderful experience at The Briars this week, working with the NDCYS team! We have been so proud of the way they have supported each other and shown so many of our school's character behaviours throughout their time here, making precious memories as they train to be Agents of Love! #ndcys #learninglovingliving

Year 6 have had a wonderful experience at The Briars this week, working with the NDCYS team! We have been so proud of the way they have supported each other and shown so many of our school`s character behaviours throughout their time here, making precious memories as they train to be Agents of Love! #ndcys #learninglovingliving ...

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Today our school celebrated World Mental Health Day by wearing yellow! A special thank you goes to our Reception class who spread a little extra positivity by sharing this wonderful poem that they had learnt!
#helloyellow #worldmentalhealthday2025

Today our school celebrated World Mental Health Day by wearing yellow! A special thank you goes to our Reception class who spread a little extra positivity by sharing this wonderful poem that they had learnt!
#helloyellow #worldmentalhealthday2025
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Come and visit us on 12th November for our Open Day and find out more about our wonderful school! #learninglovingliving

Come and visit us on 12th November for our Open Day and find out more about our wonderful school! #learninglovingliving ...

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On Friday, Year 5 led us in our Harvest Celebration. The generous donations that were brought in by our pupils and families will go to support Derby City Mission who do so much to support vulnerable people in our city.
#learninglovingliving #derbycitymission #harvest

On Friday, Year 5 led us in our Harvest Celebration. The generous donations that were brought in by our pupils and families will go to support Derby City Mission who do so much to support vulnerable people in our city.
#learninglovingliving #derbycitymission #harvest
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This week, Fr Roji celebrated our first Mass of the academic year. It was wonderful to see the blessing of this years' Chaplaincy Team who do so much to support the Catholic Life of our school. #learninglovingliving #srscmat

This week, Fr Roji celebrated our first Mass of the academic year. It was wonderful to see the blessing of this years` Chaplaincy Team who do so much to support the Catholic Life of our school. #learninglovingliving #srscmat ...

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Learning, loving and living side by side with God. #StalbansCVA #educationsunday

Learning, loving and living side by side with God. #StalbansCVA #educationsunday ...

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🔥✨ MISSION DAY at St Alban’s ✨🔥
Today, we celebrated Pentecost – the birthday of the Church – with a full day of prayer, creativity and mission!

From dramatic re-enactments of the Holy Spirit’s arrival to beautiful flame crafts and heartfelt prayers, pupils from EYFS to Year 6 explored how the Holy Spirit moves in our lives today. We learnt about the seven gifts of the Spirit, reflected on the symbols of wind and fire, and shared our own promises to spread God’s love in our school and community.

🕊️ "They were all filled with the Holy Spirit..." (Acts 2)
#MissionDay #Pentecost #StAlbansCVA #CatholicLife #GiftsOfTheSpirit #ComeHolySpirit #FaithInAction

🔥✨ MISSION DAY at St Alban’s ✨🔥
Today, we celebrated Pentecost – the birthday of the Church – with a full day of prayer, creativity and mission!

From dramatic re-enactments of the Holy Spirit’s arrival to beautiful flame crafts and heartfelt prayers, pupils from EYFS to Year 6 explored how the Holy Spirit moves in our lives today. We learnt about the seven gifts of the Spirit, reflected on the symbols of wind and fire, and shared our own promises to spread God’s love in our school and community.

🕊️ "They were all filled with the Holy Spirit..." (Acts 2)
#MissionDay #Pentecost #StAlbansCVA #CatholicLife #GiftsOfTheSpirit #ComeHolySpirit #FaithInAction
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📣 HABEMUS PAPAM! 🌎⛪️

On 8th May 2025, the Catholic Church welcomed Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome and the first American Pope! 🇺🇸🌟 An Augustinian missionary with a heart for service, Pope Leo XIV has spent years ministering in Peru and working to build bridges of dialogue and peace across the world 🌿✝️

Bishop Patrick of Nottingham shared his joy:
👉 “His rich and varied experience will be a huge blessing to the Church and the wider world. May God bless and guide him.” 🙏💙

Swipe to see the Habemus Papam announcement and to read the full statement and biography of Pope Leo XIV 📜📖

#PopeLeoXIV #HabemusPapam #CatholicChurch #Faith #CatholicCommunity #MissionaryPope #BridgeBuilder #NottinghamDiocese #WeAreChurch

📣 HABEMUS PAPAM! 🌎⛪️

On 8th May 2025, the Catholic Church welcomed Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome and the first American Pope! 🇺🇸🌟 An Augustinian missionary with a heart for service, Pope Leo XIV has spent years ministering in Peru and working to build bridges of dialogue and peace across the world 🌿✝️

Bishop Patrick of Nottingham shared his joy:
👉 “His rich and varied experience will be a huge blessing to the Church and the wider world. May God bless and guide him.” 🙏💙

Swipe to see the Habemus Papam announcement and to read the full statement and biography of Pope Leo XIV 📜📖

#PopeLeoXIV #HabemusPapam #CatholicChurch #Faith #CatholicCommunity #MissionaryPope #BridgeBuilder #NottinghamDiocese #WeAreChurch
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