Prayer and worship is a fundamental part of the fabric of life at Coloma. Each day begins with a prayer in Tutor Groups and each lesson begins with the Coloma Prayer. Weekly Mass takes place at 8am on Tuesdays and is open to all pupils, with a different Tutor Group taking responsibility for this Mass each week. Each Year Group has an assembly once a week which includes a time of collective prayer.
Key moments in the life of the Church and the school are marked with either Mass or other Liturgies; these include the Welcome Masses for Years 7 & 12, prayer services to mark Advent, Christmas, Lent & Easter, the Leavers’ Mass for Years 11 & 13 and the end of year Masses of Thanksgiving.
Direct, O Lord, our actions by your Holy Inspiration, and carry them on by your divine assistance, so that every prayer and work of ours may always begin through you and by you be happily ended.
Amen
Our students undertake acts of charity throughout the school year in a variety of ways, guided by many members of staff. In recent times this has included a collection of items for a local foodbank in Advent, joining with Cafod’s Walk for Lent, and raising money for the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation and Coloma School in Uganda.
Volunteering is an important part of our community and pupils and staff are frequently provided with opportunities to volunteer within school time such as supporting younger pupils with literacy, leading sports and extracurricular activities.