Faith & Formation

At St Benet Biscop we live out our values and Mission in care for our students and their spiritual journey with us. Every person is seen as equal. We believe that we are all made God’s image and likeness. As a result, we care for each other living out Catholic Social Teaching showing respect for our local and global community including the people within it and the environment.

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As a faith community our Lay Chaplain, Bridgid Duffy, plays a vital role in developing and supporting our Catholic ethos, walking with our community on their spiritual journey. Bridgid works closely with staff and students supporting them in planning and preparing Celebration of the word, she supports students and staff in raising money and awareness for local and global charities where we can live out our school mission, values and Catholic Social Teaching.

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We have a beautiful chapel located in the heart of the school, which provides a peaceful place for staff and students to reflect and have some quiet time. Every Friday morning staff gather to lead pray and reflect. There is a regular cycle of class Mass where local priests can support our students in experiencing the sacrament.

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Our Lay Chaplain plays an active role in the Diocese meetings with other chaplains and lead the local Parish Partnership. Students have time to reflect during in school and local retreats including attending the annual summer festival led by the Youth Ministry team, FLAME and Source.

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Our students and staff are passionate about making a positive change in our world. We raise awareness in school about charities close to our heart, as well as planning lots of exciting fundraisers for those charities. We regularly run fundraisers for the Catholic Agency For Overseas Development (CAFOD), in addition to many other charities.

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For students in KS3 who come along to our chaplaincy club, we also give them the opportunity to take part in the Faith in Action award. The aim of this award is to reward young peoples’ active service. We give students the opportunity to do this award as it encourages young people to serve others in school and their local parish, and to take that service into their wider community. It also inspires young people to shine the light of faith upon their experience of service through guided and personal reflection.

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Our 6th form students have the opportunity to complete the Pope John Paul II Award. The Pope John Paul II Award is a faith achievement award for young people between the age of 16 and 18. It is non-competitive, inclusive, flexible and voluntary. The Award enables participants to take an active part in the life of their Church – in the life of their community and society. It enables young people to become more aware of the teaching and role of the Catholic Church in the world and to engage at a deep level with Christ. The Award was created to commemorate the late Pope Saint John Paul II who was so committed to young people and who had such belief and confidence in them.