“Prayer” – New Whole School Prayer Resources
The Becket Way Focus
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The Becket Way Focus
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We are in the 1st week of Lent and the word of the week is Prayer
This week we are praying for…
- Sport, positive role models and athletes, our PE departments, as we give thanks for the joy and inspiration the Winter Olympics has brought us.
- We pray for an end to world hunger and food poverty, as we prepare to mark CAFOD’s family fast day.
- We pray Pope Leo’s prayer intention for February – for children suffering from incurable diseases and their families, that they receive the necessary medical care and support they need, never losing strength and hope.
Please keep them in your prayers this week and don’t forget to add any suggestions for prayer intentions to the comments box below, especially as we enter the season of Lent, a season of prayer!
Celebration of the Word Rota
Monday – Year 7 and 8
Tuesday – Year 9 and 10
Wednesday – Year 12 and 13
Thursday – Year 11
On Friday the church marks CAFOD’s Family Fast Day. Soup and a bread roll will not be sold on Friday as there are practical lessons in the food department but the Chaplaincy team will be selling soup and a bread roll in the next couple of weeks in Lent (date TBC! Keep an eye on the notices).
On Friday, CAFOD challenges us to eat simply, pray for others and raise awareness for those who are living in poverty. Think about the treats you spend your money on and consider eating more simply and donating the money you would have spent on treats to CAFOD!
Monday Lunchtimes in B6 – all are welcome
Eco Update – Year 12 Litter Picking
| Week | Form | Tutor |
| February 2-6th | 12B | Mr Bestwick |
| February 9-13th | 12E | Mr Mach |
| February 23-27th | 12N | Mr Fowler |
| March 2-6th | 12P | Miss Cordes |
| March 9-13th | 12R | Mr Nevin |
| March 16-20th | 12T | Mr Felstead |
“The natural environment is a collective good, the patrimony of all humanity and the responsibility of everyone” Laudato si’ (95)
Each week, one form will conduct a litter pick during one Becket reads that week.
Your tutor will decide which Becket reads day to do the litter picking in. Your tutors will only need to supervise.
- You will be in groups of 3 max (no groups of 1).
- You will only litter pick outdoors on school site.
- Per group, you will be given 1 litter grabber, 1 bin bag and 1 pair of gloves. The person holding the bag will wear the gloves.
- Equipment is to be collected from B19 at the start of Becket reads after the register.
- Equipment is to be handed in at the end of Becket reads in B19 on the bell for 10:25.
- Bin bags with litter in are to be put in the large main rubbish bins outside the atrium.
- Health and safety:
- No picking up of rubbish with your hands (even if wearing gloves), use the grabbers only.
- No glass or sharp objects are to be picked up (even if with the grabber).
Search for the Light – Briars Open Retreat – Y10-13
This exciting Easter retreat at The Briars is open to all young people who are in Year 10 to 13 and will take place from the 2nd – 5th April 2026 – this retreat is not run by school and takes place during the Easter holidays.
The retreat is £55 per person. There will be some bursaries available through the St Francis of Assisi fund. There will also be lifts available from our local train station Ambergate for those young people relying on the train for transport.
Speak to Joe/Ruth if you would like to find out more or contact the Briars directly via Instagram (@NDCYS) or Facebook (NDCYS – The Briars) or you can give them a call (01773 852044).
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Thank you to 7B for creating this week’s resources!
Good morning everyone, welcome back, we invite you to begin by making the Sign of the Cross:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
We hope you all had a restful and enjoyable half term! On Wednesday of half term, the church celebrated Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of a new Liturgical season – Lent!
We are now in the first week of Lent and the word of the week is Prayer! Let’s hear from 7B to learn more about this very important pillar and season!
Thanks 7B! So as we start a new season in the church, make sure to update your Liturgical wheels and Liturgical colour flipcharts with the correct colour – purple!
Let’s get into some discussion about prayer! Where do you pray? When do you pray? What do you pray about? Do you use anything to help you pray – the bible, an app, music? What is your favourite way to pray? Do you have any tips you can share with your form that they could try this Lent?
As our word of the week is prayer, please write in the comments box below something or someone your form would like to pray for!
We pray together…
Loving God,
As we begin this season of Lent, help us to turn to you in prayer.
Teach us to find quiet moments in our day to talk to you,
to listen to you, and to trust that you are always with us.
Bless our school community, our students, staff, and families, and all the people we hold in our hearts today.
Guide us this week as we grow in faith, hope, and love.
Amen.
We finish this time of prayer together, by making the Sign of the Cross…
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
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Good morning everyone, we invite you to begin by making the Sign of the Cross together:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
For today’s resource, we are going to hear a Gospel reflection from the lovely 7B. They have chosen to share the special scripture where Jesus teaches us to pray. Before you press play, please remove any distractions and get into a comfortable position.
Jesus often reminds us that prayer doesn’t need to be complicated or perfect. His words show us that God already knows our hearts and invites us to speak to Him with honesty and simplicity. When we aren’t sure what to say, we can simply use the words He gave us Himself.
And now, as one school community, let us pray together the prayer that Jesus taught us…
You could try the Lord’s Prayer in British Sign Language as we think about exploring different ways of praying this week.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen
Let us finish this time of prayer together, by making the Sign of the Cross.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
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Good morning! We invite you to begin by making the Sign of the Cross:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Today’s prayer journal resource from 7B is inspired by a piece of scripture from Matthew’s Gospel…
“But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.”
Matthew 6:6-8
We know that God wants us to talk to Him regularly and openly. But sometimes praying can feel difficult. We can worry about saying the right words, or feel unsure about what to do.
From this scripture, we are reminded God always listens and wants us to come closer. And he just wants us to be us – no special language required!
For the next few minutes, we would like you to create your own short prayer to God in your prayer journals – try not to over think it, just write or draw what’s on your heart today.
You might want to:
- thank God for something
- ask for help with something
- pray for a person or situation
- reflect on what you want from this Lenten journey
- or simply tell God how you’re feeling today
If you have colours feel free to use them and add drawings to your prayer or craft your prayer in a creative way.
As you write, take a moment to listen to this song and let it guide your thoughts and intentions:
When you’ve finished writing your prayer for the week, take a quiet moment to read it back to yourself and offer it to God.
Now let us pray our closing prayer together…
Loving God,
thank you for reminding us today that we don’t need perfect words to pray.
You know what’s in our hearts even before we say it.
Help us this week to speak to you simply and honestly,
and to trust that you are always listening.
Guide us on our Lenten journey and stay close to us in the quiet moments of our day.
Amen.
Let us finish this time of prayer together, by making the Sign of the Cross.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Do
Good morning! We invite you to begin by making the Sign of the Cross:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Welcome to our Lenten Knowledge Quiz! Let’s see how much you have taken in from our COTW this week and resources from 7B!
Download the powerpoint below for a quiz with pictures and three multiple choice answers. Vote with your fingers in your form rooms!
If you have any issues with the powerpoint, you can use this quiz…
What are the three “pillars” of Lent that represent the ways we prepare our hearts for Easter?
- A) Love, Hope, and Joy
- B) Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
- C) Faith, Service, and Worship
- D) Reading, Singing, and Praying
Answer
B (Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving)
How many days does the season of Lent (excluding Sundays)?
- A) 30 days
- B) 50 days
- C) 40 days
- D) 12 days
Answer
C (40 days)
What is the primary liturgical color for Lent, symbolising penance and preparation?
- A) Red
- B) Pink
- C) Gold
- D) Purple
Answer
D (Purple)
On Ash Wednesday, the priest says, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” What does this remind us of?
- A) Our physical strength
- B) Our mortality and the need for repentance
- C) The creation of the world
- D) The importance of cleanliness
Answer
B (Our mortality and the need for repentance)
The Fourth Sunday of Lent is called “Laetare Sunday.” What makes this day unique in Lent?
- A) It is the day we celebrate the Resurrection
- B) It is a day of mid-Lent rejoicing where rose-colored vestments may be worn
- C) It is the day we receive palms
- D) It is a day of strict water-only fasting
Answer
B (A day of mid-Lent rejoicing)
What is the deeper spiritual purpose of “Almsgiving”?
- A) To help the school reach its fundraising goal
- B) To practice detachment from material things and show charity to those in need
- C) To “buy” forgiveness for sins committed during the year
- D) To ensure we receive gifts in return later
Answer
B (To practice detachment and show charity)
The “Triduum” is the three-day climax of the liturgical year. Which three days does it include?
- A) Ash Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- B) Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, and Holy Tuesday
- C) Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday/Easter Sunday
- D) Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Monday
Answer
C (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday)
In the Stations of the Cross, which station commemorates Jesus dying on the Cross?
- A) The 10th Station
- B) The 12th Station
- C) The 14th Station
- D) The 8th Station
Answer
B (The 12th Station)
Let us know in the comments below how you got on in the quizzes!
Lord, help us to use this season of Lent to grow closer to You. May our small sacrifices lead to a greater love for others and a heart ready to celebrate Your Resurrection. Amen.
Let us finish this time of prayer together, by making the Sign of the Cross.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
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