Spiritual LIfe and Acts of Worship

Spiritual Life and Acts of Worship are a fundamental part of life at St Michael's and we are fortunate to have our own Chaplain, Fr Benedict Baka.  The School Chaplain is a key role in the school, central to all aspects of our Catholic life:

• helping the school to develop as a community of faith
• encouraging the whole school community to live out their faith in daily life.
• developing good relationships within and beyond the school community.
• supporting liturgy, prayer and the spiritual life of the school.
• Involving students and staff in fundraising for charities.
• supporting the school in living out its Values and Mission Statement of "Bringing Christ to All and All to Christ".

The Chapel itself is at the heart of St Michael's Catholic High School and is a haven of peace and tranquillity in the midst of a busy community. Pupils and staff are blessed to be able to come and be in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.

The Eucharist is the high point of our week and we are grateful to Fr Ben and the local priests who visit us to preside over the celebration. Everyone is welcome and the timetable is adjusted to enable this. A different group of Students uses their talents each week to prepare and lead the service.

We also host a monthly "Pop Up Mass" in the foyer by way of welcome to all arriving, enabling the entire school community to come together in worship and prayer

Various liturgies and prayer opportunities are offered depending upon the season of the year, events in the school calendar and the needs of individuals along with the whole community at St Michael's are always at the forefront of what we do.