Chaplaincy and the Catholic Life of the College
“God doesn’t require us to succeed, he only requires that we try.” Mother Teresa
“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” Mother Teresa
“Adveniat Regnum Tuum”
(Motto of Archbishop Beck)
Our College Prayer
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.
Worship
Witness
Welfare
Chaplaincy
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- Moments of Prayer
- Celebration of the Eucharist and Liturgies
- Our chapel is a place of prayer, reflection and contemplation
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- A sympathetic listening ear
- Practical care in time of need
- Promoting of respect, justice, peace and charity
- Committed to provide opportunities and support for a deepening of faith to take place
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Words into Action at Archbishop Beck Catholic College
Collective Worship
- Welcome to our community
- Community – Living together
- Friendship in our community
- CAFOD (One of main Charities)
- Remembrance in Modern day Britain
- Caring for others in our society
Retreats
Helping others through charities
Remembrance Way
“Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfil it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it.”
Mother Teresa
Senior Citizen’s Party
Masses
The celebration of the Eucharist as a community allows the students an opportunity to be part of a liturgical celebration. Our excellent partnership with our Priests allow them to visit providing spiritual enrichment for our student body and staff community. Last year, Father Thomas and Father John from Holy Name visited the college once a week to celebrate a class mass with each individual class group in Year 7 and we are due to start these soon with our current Year 7 led by our new parish priests.
Staff and students at the college also have the privilege of attending and participating in the wider life of the Archdiocese through various school events at the Cathedral of Christ the King; the yearly Advent service, the annual civic mass and the Light up a Life service.
Bishop Tom Williams is also a regular visitor. Indeed, this year he spent a full day with us in October 2023. He worked and reflected with groups of students, saying mass to students from all year groups and blessing our new Remembrance Way. Bishop Tom has also been our Guest Speaker at our annual awards evening on a couple of occasions, including in October 2023.
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and Remembrance Service