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Distinctively Christian with Anglican Elements

• Using the Bible as a source book for inspiration and learning
• Reflecting upon Christian symbols and their use in worship (for example, bread, wine, chalice, cross and crucifix are symbols which lead to an understanding of the meaning of Jesus' death and resurrection)
• Observing the cycle of the Church's year: Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, Saints' Days
• Using Psalms perhaps with simple responses
• Saying and learning prayers from a wide range of sources, including traditional prayers such as the Lord's Prayer, the prayer of Ignatius Loyola, the prayer of St. Patrick, as well as more contemporary prayers and prayers written by the children
• Singing hymns ranging from rap to traditional
• Participating in aspects of the set order of Anglican worship by, for instance,
  • using prayers from the Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship, including the Grace;
  • using sentences and responses from Anglican worship e.g. The Lord is Here/His Spirit is with us; Peace be with you/and also with you; Go in peace to love and serve the Lord/In the name of Christ, Amen
  • using Collects as a focus for short acts of worship (see Collective Worship - Resources)
  • using a set order for particular worship e.g. Eucharist
  • linking the experiences of pupils at school to those they may experience at their local church and vice versa
• Providing opportunities to discover the value of reflection and silence with the context of Christian worship
• Recognising the Anglican Church's commitment to ecumenism
• Encouraging and nurturing links between the school and the local clergy and other members of the parish