St Mary’s Liturgical Year.
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Stations of the Cross Lent 2026
Each Friday during Lent, the children gather for the Stations of the Cross, an important Catholic tradition. During this time, we reflect on the journey Jesus took during his Passion and remember the love and sacrifice shown through his suffering.
This week, children from Years 5 and 6 led the whole school in a thoughtful and reverent reflection of the Stations of the Cross. Each station was carefully acted out, helping everyone present to reflect on the solemn journey Jesus took on his way to the cross. Through their words and actions, they encouraged us to pause and think about Jesus’ suffering, as well as the hope and love at the heart of the Easter story.
Advent Service December 2025
The beautiful service brought our school community together to celebrate the story of the Nativity. Pupils from each class took part by acting out different parts of the Nativity story, alongside readings from the Gospel and thoughtful reflections on each scene.
Every child had carefully made their own Christingle, which they brought with them to the Advent service. At the beginning of the celebration, the Christingles were lit, creating a warm and meaningful moment as we reflected on the light of Christ during the season of Advent.
Wintershall Travelling Crib December 2025
Year 3 went to this wonderful interactive experience of the Christmas story at Lambeth Palace. They joined the characters of the Nativity on the journey to Bethlehem and explored what the first Christmas meant to those who were there.
Start of Year Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Joseph’s Church 26th September 2025
We began our new school year with a beautiful Start of Year Mass, bringing our school and parish community together in prayer and celebration. The children read and sang beautifully, helping to create a truly special and reverent atmosphere. During the Mass, our class candles were blessed – a symbol of light and guidance for the year ahead. We were also delighted to introduce our new Faith Friends to both the school and church community. It was a meaningful way to welcome them and mark the beginning of their faith journey with us.
Start of Year Mass at St George’s Cathedral, Wednesday 24th September 2025
Our Year 5 and 6 Faith Friends were honoured to represent St Mary’s Battersea at a special celebration held at St George’s Cathedral, Southwark. The mass as held on the feast day of Our Lady of Walsingham. They joined pupils from schools across our diocese to mark this joyful occasion and were delighted to meet the Most Reverend John Wilson, Archbishop of Southwark and Metropolitan, along with Canon Victor Darlington, Episcopal Vicar for Education for the Archdiocese of Southwark.
Pilgrimage to the Millennium Cross at Battersea Park
In joyful observance of the Jubilee Year, the school communities of St Mary’s RC Primary School, Battersea, and Sacred Heart Primary School, Battersea, united in faith to embark on a special pilgrimage to Battersea Park. Together, pupils and staff journeyed as pilgrims to the Millennium Cross—an emblem of Christ’s eternal love and a beacon of Christian witness in our local area. This act of pilgrimage served as a powerful expression of our shared devotion and a visible sign of our commitment to walking in the footsteps of Christ during this holy year. Along the way, the children raised their voices in song, offering hymns of praise and thanksgiving. Their joyful singing echoed the spirit of the Jubilee, proclaiming hope and renewal in the light of God’s mercy. In this moment of prayerful reflection and community, our young pilgrims gave beautiful witness to the Gospel message. This pilgrimage was a profound reminder that we are all on a journey of faith, called to be Pilgrims of Hope—steadfast in prayer, rich in compassion, and ever open to the grace of God.
Parish Mass to remember Pope Francis 25th April 2025
Children from Years 3-6 attended the Parish Mass to remember Pope Francis. This week the children having been learning about the life of Pope Francis whose compassionate leadership and unwavering faith touched lives across the globe.
Faith friends join Parishioners for tea and cake 1st April 2025
Following the 10am Mass the St Mary’s Faith Friends joined Fr Addison the parishioners in the Church hall for tea and biscuits. They shared their roles and responsibilities as Faith Friends and then joined the parishioners to chat about school and the parish. We hope this can become a regular feature expending to whole classes.
Stations of the Cross of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Joseph
1st and 2nd April 2025
Deacon Michael led the children from Year 5 and Year 6 through the Stations of the Cross. The children followed Jesus’ journey through Jerusalem to his death on the cross. They read beautifully and participated with reverence.
Wandsworth Catholic Schools Celebrate Jubilee Year
19th March 2025
‘Enter by the narrow door’ Luke 13
19th March 2025
Before and after the Wandsworth Jubilee Mass the children entered and exited by the Jubilee Door at the Cathedral.
Ash Wednesday
5th March 2025
Children from Years 2-6 attended Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Joseph as it was Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, occurring six and a half weeks before Easter Ash Wednesday is a solemn reminder of human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God and marks the beginning of the penitential Lenten season. It is commonly observed with ashes and fasting. We are very grateful to Fr Addison. Well done to all the children who read and sang beautifully.
Year 2 Celebration of the Word
11th February 2025
We were delighted to be joined by Fr Addison and many parents for the Year 2 Celebration of the Word on Tuesday at 2.30 pm. The children read and sang beautifully. They shared their own bidding prayers on the theme of our community.
Year 5 attended St George’s Cathedral, to enhance their understanding of community and diocese.
5th February 2025
Year 4 Celebration of the Word
28th January 2025
Year 5 Celebration of the Word
21st January 2025
Today Fr Addison led a celebration of the word on the theme of community with a particular focus on our diocese and the choices we make in life. The children prayed for peace across the world and for our local community. We were joined by a good number of parents.
Year 6 Celebration of the Word
14th January 2025
Fr Addison led a ‘Celebration of the Word’ with Year 6. The theme was books and the word of God. The children read and sang beautifully and parents joined us.
Early Years Nativity
11th December 2024
KS1 Nativity
December 2024
Thank you to our Key Stage 2 classes for a beautiful Advent service this afternoon.
17th December 2024
Our wonderful faith friends attended the Southwark Advent Service. Thanks to @rcaoseducation @CathChildW #advent #faith #community
9th December 2024
We have been learning about Judaism in school.
2nd December 2024
Month of the Rosary at Sacred Heart and St Mary’s Schools.
October 2024
Today, we unite in prayer, reflecting on the luminous mysteries and sending heartfelt prayers to the children of the Middle East amidst conflict. Together, we seek peace through the power of the Rosary.
Deacon Michael joined us in our Gospel assembly to bless our Faith Friends and present our Jubilee Year candle.
30th September 2024
Beginning of Year Mass St George’s Cathedral.
26th September 2024
The Faith Friends from both schools attended the Education Commission Welcome Mass in St Georges Cathedral Southwark. Mass was said by Archbishop John Wilson and as usual behaviour was exemplary. Deacon Michael joined us in the Cathedral.
