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Chaplaincy
We
would like to welcome both you and your child to All Saints R.C. School.
We have a thriving chaplaincy team.
The role of the team is quite varied and includes the Year 7 trip to Osmotherley, SVP, prayer groups, liturgy and music for Year Masses, as well
as helping with assemblies and form prayers each morning. The diocesan
pilgrimage to Lourdes features firmly in our calendar.
While the school's liturgical
calendar is very full, we are available at a number of lunchtimes for a
general chat and support if needed.
CHAPLAINCY
POLICY
Contents
This policy covers the following issues:
The
primary aims of the chaplaincy should be to help realise
the following parts of the school’s Mission Statement:
Click here to download a copy of
our Chaplaincy Policy.
We
endeavour to develop in our pupils the love of God and a
knowledge of the teaching of the Catholic Church. We
seek to foster personal faith and the habit of prayer
and worship in the whole school community. We aim to
equip our pupils with the qualities f self-discipline,
tolerance, compassion and forgiveness’.
The
All Saints chaplaincy team is a collaborative ministry
which brings together in a partnership people who,
through faith, have different gifts and skills to
offer. The team could at any time have representatives
of:
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Clergy and religious
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Senior management team, RE department and other
staff, teaching and non-teaching
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Parents, governors and friends of the school
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Students of the school
Procedures for the appointment of members of the
chaplaincy team (both religious and lay) will follow
diocesan guidelines. The appointment of the Senior
Chaplain will be made by the Bishop of Middlesbrough or
his representative. The head Teacher and Chair of
Governors will meet the candidate and be consulted
before the appointment is made. Other team members will
be appointed by the governors subject to the approval of
the Bishop.
All appointments must be subject to police clearance
prior to the person commencing their duties.
Responsibilities, hours and any payment must also be
clarified beforehand.
Senior Chaplain
The
senior chaplain will lead and manage the chaplaincy
team.
Liturgical and Sacramental Role
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To be responsible, in liaison with the Head of RE
and the Senior Management team for the key
liturgical events such as holydays of obligation and
major school celebrations including staff liturgies.
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To encourage the sacramental life of the school
through events such as class masses and services of
reconciliation.
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To assist with the preparation and delivery of
assemblies.
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To liaise with and encourage Christian social groups
in the school such as St Vincent de Paul Society,
CAFOD, Justice and Peace and Amnesty.
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To maintain close links with the local clergy and
encourage their visits to and involvement with the
school.
Pastoral Role
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To be an active member of the school and governors’
pastoral committee.
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To be available for staff and pupils around the
school for informal contact.
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To take part when practical in year retreats or days
of recollection.
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To attend when practical parents and open evenings.
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To visit our feeder primary schools.
Administration
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To
keep a working diary which would not cover
confidential issues relating to individuals.
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To
report annually to the governors on the chaplaincy.
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To
keep abreast of key documents on chaplaincy from the
diocese and the Bishop’s Conference.
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To
meet regularly with the Headteacher or his or her
representative.
Chaplaincy Team Members
Other members of the team will assist the chaplain with
the above activities according to their own talents. It
is likely they will help particularly with:
Induction
Members of the chaplaincy team will be entitled to a
proper induction process at the start of their service
to the school and relevant in-service training
afterwards. In particular induction will cover:
(For more details on induction see the diocesan
chaplaincy guidelines)
Confidentiality and Child Protection
The
diocese has published guidelines on confidentiality and
child protection, as has the City of York Council.
These will be made available to chaplaincy members by
the school and should always be adhered to.
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