Prayer and Liturgy is at the heart of our role as a Catholic School. Our coming together to worship and pray is that special moment in each day when we are drawn together, enabling the spiritual development of each child and providing opportunities to develop a personal relationship with God. Music is used to create the appropriate atmosphere for reverence and quiet reflection as children and staff enter and leave the hall. A lighted candle is used as a focal point.

• Monday – Whole school Gospel assembly led by the Headteacher or SLT. 
• Tuesday – Hymn Practice in the weeks prior to a Whole School Mass. Hymns are embedded in our whole school assemblies. 
• Wednesday– Prayer service / class based Prayer and Liturgy (FS and KS 1 and KS 2). Wednesday's prayer service to parents is held once every long term in all classes from Reception to Year 6. 
• Thursday – Whole School Masses, unless for a Holy Day of Obligation, are generally held on a Thursday at 9.30am in the Parish Church. All classes in Key Stage 2 will host a class Mass on a rota basis. 
• Friday – Whole school afternoon celebration assembly led by either a class, the Headteacher or a member of the Senior Leadership team. All classes from Nursery to Year 6 attend. Two certificates of achievement are awarded per class. These certificates link to our school values of Unity, Humility, Respect, Determination and Fairness. 

Other forms of worship are arranged at special times during the school year with opportunities to take part in Carol services, celebration Masses, Stations of the Cross, Reconciliation or other traditional devotions and services. Parents are encouraged to join us for all our celebrations, school Masses and assemblies.

At St Thomas More we believe that prayer gives us strength and guidance. Our children are confident to plan and deliver Prayer and Liturgy for their class or for the whole school. 

We have created prayer booklets to share at home. Please click on your child's year group for our prayer booklets for you to use with your child.