--- title: "Catholic Life" url: "https://stjohnboscosunderland.org.uk/catholic-life" school: "St. John Bosco Catholic Primary, Sunderland" --- # Catholic Life ### ![](https://stjohnboscosunderland.org.uk/images/banners/3.png) ### Catholic Life at St. John Bosco At St. John Bosco our Catholic faith is central to the day-to-day life of our school and to all aspects of our curriculum which regularly features Mass and Collective Worship in all its forms. We place great importance upon living out the gospel values at all times as well as RE lessons, attending the celebration of Mass, acts of worship and assemblies. Our Catholic faith can be witnesses all around from the way we care and treat each other, songs and hymns we sing to focal points and displays around school celebrating our faith. At the heart of our faith is the love of God and each other. Our children understand the taking part in collective worship on a daily basis brings them closer to God and strengthens their own faith and understanding of the gospel values. We have very good links with the Parish of Sacred Heart and St. John Bosco Parish where the children enjoy taking part in worship alongside Parish Priest, Fr. David Russell and the parishioners who are very keen to support the children of St. John Bosco in understanding and following their faith. **Our Faith** At St. John Bosco our Catholic faith is central to the day-to-day life of our school and to all aspects of our curriculum which regularly features Mass and Collective Worship in all its forms. We place great importance upon living out the gospel values at all times as well as RE lessons, attending the celebration of Mass, acts of worship and assemblies. Our Catholic faith can be witnesses all around from the way we care and treat each other, songs and hymns we sing to focal points and displays around school celebrating our faith. At the heart of our faith is the love of God and each other. Our children understand the taking part in collective worship on a daily basis brings them closer to God and strengthens their own faith and understanding of the gospel values. **Aims of Collective Worship** Collective worship at St. John Bosco Catholic Primary aims to provide opportunities for all pupils and staff: - To contemplate the mystery of God - To reflect on spiritual and moral issues - To explore personal beliefs - To respond to and celebrate life - To experience a sense of belonging and develop community spirit - To develop a common ethos and shared values - To enrich religious experience - To grow in liturgical understanding and development - To pray using prayers which are part of the Catholic tradition - To reinforce positive attitudes - To participate fully to all forms of prayer - To take time out to “wonder at” “come to terms with” and to “give worth to” **Classroom focal points** Focal points in classes change with the liturgical seasons. Each focal point reflects a particular theme from RE lessons, from Ten:Ten or from events in the wider world which we reflect upon. **Whole school collective worships** At St. John Bosco we enjoy the opportunity to come together and pray. Our children show reverence and respect throughout each gathering. Each week as a whole school we gather and follow the Ten:Ten weekly word where children are keen to volunteer to read and have an active role in the collective prayer. We also gather to sing hymns which the children understand is another form of prayer and celebration. We have also recently started to introduce Stay, play and prayer sessions for our parents to join in and share in the going forth activity ### Our Faith - [Catholic Life ](https://stjohnboscosunderland.org.uk/catholic-life) - [Celebration of the Word ](https://stjohnboscosunderland.org.uk/celebration-of-the-word) - [Diocese Inspection Report](https://stjohnboscosunderland.org.uk/diocese-inspection-report) - [Live Simply Award](https://stjohnboscosunderland.org.uk/live-simply-award) - [Mini Vinnies ](https://stjohnboscosunderland.org.uk/mini-vinnies) ![St. John Bosco Catholic Primary, Sunderland](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-bosco-catholic-primary/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02.png) ### St. John Bosco Catholic Primary, Sunderland Bradford Avenue Sunderland SR5 4JW 0191 536 8090 ### Useful Links - [Website Terms ](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [FOI](https://bccet.org.uk/freedom-of-information) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SJBSunderland) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. John Bosco Catholic Primary, Sunderland School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stjohnboscosunderland.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)