Catholic Life 

St. Wulstan's and St Edmund's is a Catholic School with Christ at the centre of everything that happens here. All that we do is informed by the Gospel Values and the teachings of Jesus. Our faith is central to the day-to-day life of the school.

We believe that a Catholic education focuses on the education of the whole child and develops the full potential of all young people, leading to their life-long activities being guided by the Spirit and presence of Christ, in the service of God and of others.

Our school is a place of love and learning, where all are equal in the eyes of God and treated with respect. We all have talents and strengths that we strive to nurture and develop, and Jesus is our guide to help us achieve our very best.                     

Pupils at St. Wulstan's and St Edmund's are encouraged to recognise the importance of their faith and they respond to all forms of Prayer and liturgy, through Collective Worship, with respect and reverence. We have a rich liturgical life in that the experiences we provide are wide ranging and take place in school, out of school, in Church and the wider community, and engage and involve pupils, parents, staff, governors and the parish.

Parents are the first educators of their child in faith and a strong home-school link is fundamental in supporting the school in its mission, "As God's children, we touch the lives of others through our thoughts, words and actions".  

Sacraments

As Catholics, we have the opportunity to receive 7 sacraments.  The Sacraments are actions of God through which He shows us the love He has for us, His sons and daughters. All of the sacraments have been created (instituted) by Him, and that is why it is He who performs them through different means.  Ultimately, God gave us the sacraments to give us grace and along with His love, He also gives us the necessary strength to work through the difficulties of life.

In Year 3 baptised children can receive the sacraments of Reconciliation (confession) and the Eucharist. 

Eucharist (First Holy Communion)

This is a vitally important sacrament, known also as Holy Communion. In Holy Communion, we receive the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass as food and nourishment for the journey of life. Usually, children of Year 3 age and upwards, who have already made their First Confession, would be invited to go on to prepare for their First Holy Communion through the parish preparation programme. Again, regular participation in the Parish Sunday Mass and a commitment to the preparation programme is expected of each family of children embarking on such preparation.The school curriculum reinforces this preparation. This year school is having a much stronger relationship with the Parish as some of our staff are leading the teachings for the children who are wishing to prepare for their First Holy Communion.

Rosary Club

For those children who wish to deepen even further their faith and understanding, we offer a Rosary Club. This is well attended club for both children and staff (if they wish to).