The spirit of Easter has been explored and respected by children at St Gregory’s Catholic Primary in Margate.
They have been immersed themselves in the rich traditions of the liturgical season of Lent in the Catholic Church, engaging in numerous events to support pupils to understand, connect and reflect on importance of the season.
Year 3 and 4 pupils attended a mass at St Austin and St Gregory’s Church, Margate led by Fr Ted. Pupils actively contributed through readings and songs to celebrate the annunciation.
In school, Year 5 and 6 pupils retraced the final pilgrimage of Jesus through the stations of the cross. Pupils had the opportunity to embody these events through role play as well as quiet reflection and prayer.
The whole school took part in the Big Lent Walk to raise funds for the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development to support its work tackling global poverty and injustice. St Gregory’s raised more than £150.
Louisa Bay class, led by teacher Rosie Hart, put together a wonderful whole-school celebration to unite and signify the importance of this liturgical season. Children shared reflections, as well as a beautiful hymn.
Fifty Year 5 pupils took part in workshop called Easter Cracked that was run by the team from ACTS, Active Christianity in Thanet Schools. Together they explored the last supper with Jesus’ disciples, his arrest, trial, conviction and death, followed by his resurrection.
Leah Campbell, St Gregory’s RE Leader explained: “Our pupils have engaged thoughtfully and wholeheartedly with the season of Lent, exploring its meaning through prayer, reflection, and active participation.
“From attending Mass and contributing to the liturgy, to retracing the journey of Jesus through the Stations of the Cross, they have been able to connect with the rich traditions of the Church in a meaningful way.
“It has been inspiring to see them embody the values of compassion, service, and hope, and to understand how these events call each of us to care for others and make a positive difference in the world.”
*The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development is the official aid agency for the Catholic Church in England and Wales. Its website states: “We believe a better world is one that’s good for everyone. That’s why we work together, side by side, with local experts and community leaders to build a world where no one has their life limited by the injustices of poverty, conflict or the climate crisis.
“We help hardworking women and men to face these injustices head on, bravely turning hope to joy. As part of Caritas lnternationalis – one of the largest aid networks in the world – we support families around the world, no matter their religion, to flourish.”
Find out more online at www.CAFOD.org.uk
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The importance of Easter is to show there is life after death, proved when Jesus who had been killed by the Jews, was resurected 3 days after his crucifixion and seen by hundreds. Its all there in the New Testament Gospels ie:Good News