Each Lent, Mrs Hall leads our Celebration of the Word centred on the Stations of the Cross, offering pupils a powerful opportunity for prayer and reflection. This solemn para-liturgy invites us to journey with Christ through the events of His Passion, pausing at each station to reflect on His sacrifice and love.

Traditionally, there are fourteen Stations of the Cross, tracing the path Jesus walked along the Via Dolorosa—the “Way of Sorrows.” During our service, Mrs Hall focused on six key stations, helping pupils to engage more deeply with their meaning. She thoughtfully linked each station to aspects of modern-day life, encouraging pupils to consider how the experiences of Jesus—suffering, compassion, injustice, and perseverance—are still present in our world today.

As always, our pupils responded with great maturity and reverence. They embraced the opportunity for silence and contemplation, taking time to reflect prayerfully and personally on each moment of the journey. These periods of stillness created a calm and respectful atmosphere, allowing pupils to deepen their understanding of Christ’s sacrifice.

As Good Friday falls during the school holidays this year, it was especially important that pupils were able to experience this traditional Catholic devotion within school. The Stations of the Cross remain a meaningful way for our community to enter into the season of Lent, helping us to prepare our hearts for the joy and hope of Easter.

Stations Of The Cross 2026