Across the year, pupils have learnt about the importance of doors during the Jubilee of Hope and that crossing the threshold symbolises entry into a new life in Christ and the beginning of a journey of conversion.

At the end of the Spring term, during our Lenten Pilgrimage, the pupils took part in imaginative prayer and considered who they felt close to. Each child created a picture of someone important to them that they wished to bring closer to Christ.  These were collated into class banners for our Pentecost Procession. We have been careful to forge links across the year between our acts of worship for the Pilgrimage of Hope to ensure formation has been woven throughout.

Starting our service in the school hall, the school gathered together to remind themselves of why Pentecost was important and the apostolic mission we live out in our daily lives. Having led the prayers, Father John then led the procession. Each class proudly carried their banner during our walk to church where we had the second part of our service and were joined by members of the parish.

The pledge and the service were co-produced with the pupils. They relished the chance to sing the hymns they had chosen and the junior chaplains read out the pledge which the school has committed to:

•        Listening and tracking people who talk to us, particularly when they ask for our help

•        Reducing our carbon footprint and the amount of waste we produce

•        Supporting Cafod fundraising and increasing our donations

•        Creating new school traditions which protect our school environment for future pupils

The pupils at St Felix feel strongly that they have a responsibility for the future of the world and their hopes included peace and a chance for the planet to heal and become healthy again.

It was a wonderful and uplifting celebration and it is good to know that hope is alive at St Felix.