St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme

10 hours ago

✝️Easter Sunday Reflection✝️

Easter Sunday reflects on the resurrection of Jesus, offering Christians hope, joy, and a new commitment to living as disciples of the Risen Lord. It's a time to celebrate the victory over sin and death, and to consider how this event impacts our lives, encourages us to be people of hope, and calls us to share this hope with others.

Easter Sunday is a joyful celebration of Christ's resurrection, a powerful symbol of hope and new life. The resurrection of Jesus offers hope in the face of difficulties and the promise of eternal life for believers. Easter Sunday reminds us to live as disciples of the Risen Lord, witnessing to His love and truth in the world.
We are called to share the hope of Jesus' resurrection with others, especially those who are facing suffering or loneliness. Easter joy is meant to transform us, renewing our commitment to living a life of love, service, and hope. Easter Sunday encourages us to reflect on how the resurrection impacts our personal lives, our relationships, and our faith journey. The resurrection reminds us that even in the darkest times, there is always hope because Jesus is alive. We are called to live in the light of the resurrection, reflecting its joy, peace, and hope in our daily lives. Easter is not just about the forgiveness of sins, but also about the eternal glorification of every soul who dies and rises with Christ.

Heavenly Father, we give you all the glory and all the honour for this time in remembering your son Jesus. Thank you that he is the lamb that was slain for the world. We thank you that through your act of kindness, we are able to share in your love.
Amen.

Wishing a very happy and holy Easter to all our children, families and parishioners!

✝️ Allelluia, He is risen! ✝️

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme

2 days ago

✝️ Good Friday Reflection ✝️

Good Friday is a time to reflect on Jesus's sacrifice and the love He showed for us all. It's a day to remember that even though Jesus suffered and died, He loved us enough to take our sins away and offer us eternal life.

Jesus’ death on the cross is a testament to God’s love as Jesus died to forgive our sins. This year as pilgrims of hope, we give thanks for the hope in eternal life and the joy of being reunited with Jesus in heaven.

Jesus’ love can help us to overcome challenges and His forgiveness can help us to make amends when we have sinned.

Dear Jesus,
You loved us so much that you gave up your life for us. Help us to give our love to others. We know that if we are kind to those around us, then we are being kind to you. Today, we take with us our cross to remind us of children in need around the world.
Amen

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme

3 days ago

✝️ Maundy Thursday Reflection ✝️

Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper, where Jesus shared a meal with his disciples and taught them to love one another. It's also a time to remember Jesus' humility and service, demonstrated by his washing of the disciples' feet. Jesus showed his friends how to be humble and serve others by washing their feet. We can learn from this by helping our friends and family.

The words of Jesus about the bread and his body being broken and the drink and the blood he shed gave the people in the Upper Room (and us) the opportunity to remember always how much Jesus gave himself for each of them and all of us.

On Maundy Thursday, we think about the meal Jesus shared and how much he loved us. We can remember him by loving each other and serving others.

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus, despite his fear and distress, chose to obey God's will, offering a powerful example of trust and surrender. Let us always follow Jesus’ example of letting God’s will be done.

Dear Lord,
On this Holy Thursday, let us give thanks for the gift of Holy Communion. We thank you that you are with us in such a special way when we go to Mass. Help us to be good disciples, by loving, giving, serving and forgiving as you did.
Amen

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme

1 week ago

✝️Palm Sunday Reflection✝️

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week: the most important week in our liturgical year.

On Palm Sunday, we remember when Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem and the crowds celebrated by waving palm branches and shouting, “Hosanna!”

Palm Sunday reminds us of Jesus’ humility and the joy of His arrival, even though it foreshadowed his sacrifice.

By reflecting on the story of Palm Sunday and its meaning, we can understand Jesus' love and learn how to welcome him into our lives and show love to others.

Jesus, thank you that you came to die for our sins. As we celebrate Palm Sunday, help us to remember that your sacrifice is for each one of us, and—though we may be small—we are important to you. Help us to see past appearances and love each person the way you do. Amen

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme

1 week ago

🎉 Congratulations to all the children who achieved 100% attendance this spring term! 💯✨ What an incredible achievement and a true commitment to learning! 👏👏
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme

1 week ago

✝️The Stations of the Cross✝️

Thank you to all parents and parishioners who joined us for our Stations of the Cross Assembly. Year 6’s performance was a reflective depiction of Jesus’ last days on earth and a reminder of the torture that Jesus suffered to save us from our sins… “Forgive them Father, for they know not what they’ve done…” Luke 23:34.

Their performance received high praise from parents and parishioners alike:
‘I have been to station every week during Lent but this was the most moving experience. The children were so reverent.’
‘Thank you for teaching our kids the way of the Lord, forgiveness and compassion.’
‘It brought tears to my eyes.’
‘What a wonderful, powerful and emotional performance!!’

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