Catholic Life at St Charles
The Catholic life of our school is rich with meaningful opportunities for children to encounter God and deepen their relationship with Him as a loving and compassionate Father. Through both traditional and spontaneous prayer, through liturgies and Religious Education lessons that offer direct teaching of the faith, and through the nurturing relationships shared among children, staff, and parents, we foster a community where children are supported in coming to know and love God.
Religious icons and artwork are thoughtfully placed throughout the school, many created by the children themselves, reflecting their personal engagement with faith. High-quality displays of RE work are visible in classrooms and across the school, including in our main reception area, celebrating the spiritual and academic achievements of our pupils.
Each classroom features a dedicated prayer focus area, adorned with a liturgical cloth in the appropriate seasonal colour, encouraging reflection and reverence. Statues or crucifixes are present in every room, serving as a constant reminder that our Catholic faith underpins all aspects of school life.
The Christian values at the heart of our Catholic identity are seamlessly integrated with British values. In all that we do, we aim to nurture each child’s sense of commitment and responsibility—towards themselves, others, and the wider world—preparing them to live with compassion, integrity, and purpose.