As a Trust, we demonstrate our commitment to the Mission of “Growing in Faith, serving with love, transforming our world; together in Christ” by ensuring every aspect is aligned with the principles of Encounter, Discipleship, and Missionary Discipleship.
Our intent is rooted in creating an environment where the Gospel message is not just taught but lived out through our Catholic Social Teaching. This is achieved through fostering deep encounters with Christ, where staff and students are continually encouraged to reflect on their faith and relationship with God. The Mission statement is at the heart of this, ensuring that all individuals within the Trust are provided with opportunities for spiritual growth, learning, and service. Intentionality is demonstrated through a clear vision that every aspect of the curriculum, ethos, and pastoral care is infused with Catholic teachings and values.
The implementation of this Mission is exemplified in our day-to-day operations, where the principle of Discipleship is actively lived out by students and staff alike.
Our schools provide a dynamic and supportive environment where religious education is not just academic but transformative. Teachers model the love of Christ through service and students are invited to engage in a faith journey that calls them to live out the values of love, charity, and justice. This is seen in a strong emphasis on prayer and liturgy, where students regularly participate in acts of worship that deepen their understanding and connection to God. Our practice is reflected in a community where faith permeates every aspect of life. The schools’ commitment to regular prayer, a rich sacramental life, and the active participation in the liturgy creates a deep spiritual formation that extends beyond the classroom.
The impact of this commitment to Catholic life and mission is profound and transformative. Students not only grow in their personal faith but also take on the role of missionary disciples, engaging in acts of service and advocacy that extend beyond the school community. This active faith is seen in their willingness to transform the world around them, reflecting the values of love, justice, and mercy in their actions. The impact is also seen in the quality of relationships within the school: a culture of mutual respect, inclusivity, and care flourishes.
Our schools show evidence of a thriving Catholic ethos where all members of the community are committed to the mission of the Church, living out the Gospel with joy and authenticity.
This ultimately leads to a culture of excellence in religious education, where students not only encounter Christ but are empowered to serve others in His name, thereby transforming the world as they live out the Gospel’s call.
Parish Community
The relationship each academy has with its local parish priest and parish community is vital. Our academies are supported by these communities from before our students attend school. One of the first experiences of God’s love and of their Catholic faith, is for many of our students, had within their local parish. The parish priest plays a central role in nurturing and supporting both young people and staff alike. First and foremost, this happens through the celebration of the Sacraments. It also comes in the form of catechesis, both in the parish and in the school. The ultimate goal of both these aspects is a strengthening of faith and trust in God’s boundless love.
Religious Education
Religious Education is a core subject, therefore finding itself at the centre of our academies. All students receive Religious Education from the moment they start, to the moment they leave school. As an academic subject it is rigorously planned and delivered with the same expertise as all other core subjects. However, Religious Education is more than just an academic subject. It informs our faith, nurtures our personal quest for God and inspires us to continue on our quest for a greater understanding of God and God’s creation.
Collective Worship
When we gather as a community, we remind ourselves of, and re-invigorate our faith. Collective worship refers to any moment when we come together to pray and worship regardless of location. It gives us all a much needed opportunity to offer prayers to God, give praise and reflect on our lives. Collective Worship is how we start and finish our days, thus making God’s Grace for us all, the guiding principal in all we do.
Jamie Agius
Trust Lead Lay Chaplain
Chaplains play a central role in supporting all members of the school community in their faith life.
The chaplain, or member of staff in charge of assisting the chaplaincy teams, will regularly meet the students to plan Masses, share liturgies, write prayers and carry out charity work. Further to these activities, their role is to share their knowledge and expertise with others in school so all can join in with this central and defining characteristic of our Trust.
