Daily Prayer

Prayer In School

Through prayer we connect with God. We can pray in as many different ways, as there are people! So, to help students find their own unique connection to God and enjoy purposeful, active prayer we ask students to take the lead.

Students take turns to prepare a moment of prayer and reflection which they then present to their Tutor Group.  Each prayer is built around a piece of scripture which students link to their own experiences and the wider world. Our young people are hugely creative in developing their own themes including ideas like “Your Actions Have Consequences.”

Our students approach prayer from a range of positions. Some have a passionate faith. Some are deeply committed to another faith. Some have no religious faith at all. At Oaklands we believe that all students can gain something from the prayerful experiences we share, which they can take away into their lives.

Our Chaplains have the privilege of supporting and guiding students as they make their plans. We share resources to facilitate prayer and point students to the many Catholic prayers passed down by our ancestors.

Resources we share include our “Oaklands Prayer Book,” “Praise and Worship” our Oaklands Hymnal (created by our very own Mrs Palfreyman!) and the prayer planner and guide below.