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Collective Worship at The Minster

Collective worship takes place every day and is always Christian in nature following a variety of themes.  It is an inclusive time, enhancing the spirituality of all present as well as it sets the tone for the rest of the day.

Worship is seen as a special occasion, when members of the school community come together to celebrate and worship God. We expect children and staff to behave in an appropriate way and we ask them to be quiet and thoughtful and to listen carefully to the teachings and participate fully in prayer and songs, giving time for silent reflection and exploration of inner space. We create an appropriate atmosphere by using music and light a candle to act as a focal point for the attention of all. The content of our collective worship is based on Christian teachings and values, with the Bible at the centre and we follow the liturgical order of ‘gather, engage, respond and send.’ We conduct collective worship in a dignified and respectful way, ensuring that the experiences provided are relevant to the age, aptitude and family background of the children.

Reflective areas

Each class has a quiet/reflective space where children can pray or reflect which further strengthens the parallels with church and school as complementary places of worship.

Services marking special occasions and events in the church year are held at The Croydon Minster, to mark Christmas and Easter and the Year 2 Leavers’ Service. Parents and other family and friends join with the children on these occasions. We also invite parents to class collective worship and encourage them to attend, as this promotes the community spirit of the school and is a practical demonstration of the way the home and the school work together to support the achievements of our children. We welcome governors’ attendance at our collective worship at any time.