At St Mary’s, our collective worship is enriched by the “Statements to Live By” approach, which complements our Mission Statement: “We love God… so we follow the examples of Jesus. We love learning… so we always do our very best. We love each other… so we treat each other as we want to be treated.” This framework supports the spiritual and moral development of our children, helping them to live out their faith through everyday actions inspired by the example of Christ.
Each week, our Gift Team lead some of our collective worship focusing on the weekly statement to live by, giving children time to reflect on its meaning, learn from scripture, and explore how they can practise that virtue in their relationships, learning, and play. Some of the statements we explore include for example:
- We are all special
- I try to be just and fair
- I try to love others as I love myself
- I know it is ok for me to make mistakes
- I understand the importance of piece and of forgiveness
- I notice we are all different and are all the same
- I stand up for those who are being treated unfairly
These are just some of our weekly statements to live by.
Rooted in scripture and the teachings of Jesus, these statements are brought to life through stories, prayer, discussion, and practical activities. They help foster a strong sense of community and shared values across our school, guiding our children to grow into thoughtful, faith-filled individuals.
At St Mary’s, our statements to live by are more than just a theme for worship – they are a way of life, helping each child to grow in character, confidence, and faith.
