Chaplains have played an active part in the life of Catholic Schools for many years. Traditionally the Chaplain has been a priest who has celebrated Mass and carried out priestly duties under the code of Canon Law.
Here at Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy we were one of the pioneers of Lay Chaplaincy in the country. In recent times there has been a growing tendency to appoint lay chaplains, women and men, religious sisters or brothers or lay chaplaincy teams.
Chaplaincy at Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy is at the heart of our mission and the Lay Chaplain fills a pivotal role in the life of our school through leading liturgy to supporting the pastoral care especially of our students to liaising with our family of schools and parishes.
Another vital role is leading the Chaplaincy Team of students and staff in order that we as a school community can live our Mission Statement in all that we say and do.
Holy Mass is dedicated for the whole school community by a variety of Priests. We gather for Holy Mass every possible opportunity, we welcome visits from our Priests, Deacons and Vocations Team. We have Active Parish Ambassadors and Friends of Saint John Houghton Coffee mornings each term.
We are proud to share our Lay Chaplain with The Priory CVA and St Thomas of Hereford CVA and know we are working as one, as part of the Saint Ralph Sherwin CMAT.
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It is a pleasure to support the young children who are preparing to make their First Holy Communion in Ilkeston Parish. Please pray for them and their families at this very special and important time.
If you would like more information about the Catholic Faith please contact Rachel or Father Paul Newman, no question is ever too small or too silly and we all need to continue our faith journey.
If you would like to support parish life Rachel would be delighted to be a link for parish and school.
Here in SJHCVA we take great care to support our Team Chaplaincy with prayer and meetings with Rachel and Father Paul.
The Role of Team Chaplaincy is to support the Tutor with the Catholic Life of the School, gather information to promote Collective Worship and support Rachel with Feast Days, Mass, and Liturgies.
Saint John Houghton Team Chaplaincy
Please follow SJH Chaplain on Twitter and SJH Chaplain on YouTube.
Please offer your skills if you would like to present and reach out to students who maybe shielding or sick.
We are all asked to say our prayers and go to Mass.
Here at SJH we believe, ‘The Lord is close to the broken hearted’ and we have a small student Bereavement Team.
It is our honour to walk beside those who have suffered any loss or need quiet time.
Faith In Action Award
