What is Spiritual Development?

At St Mary’s, spiritual development is about helping children explore their inner qualities, values and beliefs, and encouraging them to think about purpose, meaning and their connection with others and the world around them. It includes self-awareness, empathy, compassion, mindfulness, reflection, gratitude, creativity, curiosity and a sense of wonder.

What does spirituality look like at St Mary’s?

Spirituality is woven throughout school life and is seen in the way children learn, reflect, pray, ask big questions, notice beauty, show kindness and support one another. It helps children to be guided by their beliefs and values, to care for themselves and others, to be open to silence and reflection, and to grow in confidence, resilience and understanding. At St Mary’s, spirituality supports children to learn, transform and grow as thoughtful, caring members of our community.

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