“Trinity” – Whole School Resources
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The Becket Way Focus
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Welcome back everyone!
We are in the 9th week of Ordinary Time and the word of the week is “Trinity”
This week’s Prayer Intentions are…
- We pray for our community and all schools reopening their doors for the final half term of the academic year
- We continue to pray for Year 11 and Year 13 students who are continuing their GCSEs and A Levels
Please keep these intentions in your prayers this week, and don’t forget to add any suggestions for prayer intentions in the comments box below.
Notices
Monday – Year 9 COTW
The chapel will be open during Monday break and lunchtime. Ruth and Joe will be at the Briars with year 9 Tues – Fri so the chapel will be closed for the remainder of the week.
Tuesday – Year 7 COTW
Wednesday – Year 12 COTW
Thursday – Year 8 COTW
Friday – Year 10 COTW
Year 9 Briars – Mon 1st – Fri 5th June
Information regarding the first day back after half term for the year 9 Briars students:
- Om Monday 1st May, year 9 Briars students are allowed to come in own clothes. All clothing must be appropriate.
- Suitcases need be dropped off on the hall stage on Monday morning, before the 8:40am bell.
- Medication needs to be dropped off in the chapel with Ruth or Joe.
- Students attending the Briars will be in normal lessons on Monday – don’t forget to bring all of your books/ equipment/ conduct cards/ PE kits etc!
- At the end of the school day, the year 9 Briars group will need to collect their suitcases and come straight to the chapel for final announcements and departures.
- Students will return just before the end of the school day on Friday.
Diocesan Youth Forum
Bishop Patrick is setting up a Youth Forum; a group of people aged 15-25 from across the Diocese who will work with him directly to shape how we will live out the Mission Plan for the parishes and schools in Nottingham Diocese. Bishop Patrick is looking for young people who care about their community and their faith, and who are willing to show up, listen and speak honestly. If this sounds like un listen and speak honestly. If this sounds like you and something you’d like to get involved with please talk to your parish priest or Ruth or Joe.
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Good morning and welcome back everyone, we invite you begin our time of prayer today by making the sign of the cross…
In the name of the Father and of Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen
On our final Friday before half term, we celebrated Culture Day in preparation for the Feast of Pentecost and the sharing of the Good News in different languages across nations.
We had a beautiful and vibrant day together, celebrating the rich diversity in our community. The day was filled with colour, tasty foods, music, talent, dance, singing, musical instruments, poetry, spoken word, play, love and laughter!
A big thank you to the Respect and Diversity Mission Team, the School Council, and our wonderful Year 12s and House Captains for helping to put together such a fantastic day!
Let’s share and celebrate some of the highlights from the day!
As we return from half term, let us take a moment to reconnect with one another.
In pairs or as a group, share:
- How was your half term?
- Did you do anything different or special?
- How did you cope with the heatwave? What helped you stay cool?
- What is something you are looking forward to in this final half term?
Prayer for Returning After Half Term
Loving God,
thank you for our time of rest and refreshment.
As we return to school,
help us to begin this new half term with energy and focus.
Guide us in our learning,
and help us to show kindness and respect to one another.
Fill us with hope and joy
as we look ahead to the weeks before summer.
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.
Hear
Good morning, we invite you start our time of prayer today by making the sign of the cross…
In the name of the Father and of Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen
On Sunday, the church celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Let’s find out more about this feast and the word of the week from some of year 10…
The Trinity is a mystery that we can never fully understand, but it is at the heart of our Catholic faith.
Catholics believe in one God, who exists in three persons:
- God the Holy Spirit
- God the Father
- God the Son (Jesus)
St Patrick helped people understand the Trinity by using a shamrock (a three-leaf clover). He explained that just as the shamrock has three leaves on one stem, God is three persons in one.
Can you think of any other famous trios?
Who would be in your trio in your form group?
Let us pray together…
The Glory Be is a short prayer of praise to the Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Let us give thanks to God this morning as we say together:
Glory be to the Father
and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning
is now, and ever shall be
world without end. 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.
Think
Good morning, we invite you start our time of prayer today by making the sign of the cross…
In the name of the Father and of Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen
Every day, we interact with technology, and lately, Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere – helping us write, create images, and answer questions. But as AI gets smarter, it raises big questions for us as Christians: What does it mean for our future? How do we keep our humanity and Christ at the center?
Pope Leo has written an encyclical letter titled Magnifica Humanitas to help us navigate this digital world. An encyclical is an official, deeply reflective letter sent by the Pope to the whole Church. In this letter, he reminds us that the Church isn’t simply “pro-AI” or “anti-AI”. The Church is strictly pro-human. It focuses on protecting our God-given dignity and making sure technology is always used to lift people up, rather than control or divide us.
Let’s watch a short video from the Catholic Truth Society, where Sister Karina Hodder breaks down five key takeaways from the Pope’s message
Please take a few minutes to watch the video below, focusing on how our faith helps us use these new tools to build a better world.
In the video, Sister Karina mentions a beautiful point: human beings are much more than just raw intelligence. We have a conscience, freedom, and a unique call to communion and relationship
This directly connects to our word of the week “Trinity”. God is not a lonely, isolated being; God is a perfect community of love – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Because we are made in the image and likeness of the Trinity, we are wired for real relationship, love, and connection with others. AI can process data, but it can never truly love, forgive, or form a community.
- Reflect: Pope Leo says we must use our “judgment of conscience” to decide what kind of future we want to build. How can you use your online presence or technology this week to bring truth, kindness, and unity to your friends and family?
- Write: Write down one way you can step away from a screen this week to build a genuine, face-to-face relationship, mirroring the loving community of the Trinity.
Let us pray….
Loving Father, You created us in Your image and called us into a relationship of love, modeled after the Holy Trinity. We thank You for the gift of human ingenuity and the incredible technology we enjoy today.
Grant us the wisdom and courage to “disarm AI” from anything that harms human dignity, and help us always seek the truth in a world full of noise. Remind us that our worth comes from being Your children, not just from what we can produce or how smart we are.
May our use of technology always build up Your kingdom and serve the common good.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Do
Please refresh the page…
Good morning, we invite you start our time of prayer today by making the sign of the cross…
In the name of the Father and of Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen
Let us finish with a closing Prayer…
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.