At All Hallows College, assembling students to pray as a year group is an integral part of our daily College life and central to the experience our students and staff opportunities to prepare and lead prayer.  

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Our Assemblies are specifically religious in nature and follow the liturgical form of: 

Gathering to Listen to the Word of God, Reflecting on it’s meaning for us today and Responding personally and as a faith community. 

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The themes of the Assembly reflect the Liturgical Year, our civic/moral and theological virtues eg Charity or another aspect of Catholic Social Teaching eg Peace /Justice /Human Dignity. 

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The reflection of our Assemblies is shared with our families and wider community through our weekly SHINE newsletter.  Families are encouraged to discuss these with their children.  Where assemblies are recorded, these are made available to our families though a link in our SHINE newsletter. 

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The first ‘Assembly’ of each term is prepared by the College Principal, the preparation and leadership of our Prayer is the responsibility of all members of our student and teaching community. 

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Throughout the year there are opportunities for students and to attend the chapel for a variety of liturgies as well as year group liturgies for All Souls, Remembrance, Advent, Ash Wednesday, Lent, Reconciliation and end of year celebrations.  The contribution of the Liturgical Choir, Dance and Performing Arts groups again help our students and staff experience the rich variety of prayer and encourage creativity and student leadership. Our annual Year 7 Service of Welcome for our new students and their families allow our parents/carers and wider members of our community to pray with us. 

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