Rejoice in Song

‘He who sings prays twice.’

(St. Augustine)

Rejoice in Song Prayer

Gracious Creator,

We thank You for the beautiful gift of music – for the melodies that lift our spirits, the harmonies that bind us together, and the rhythms that move our hearts.  Inspire us to use music to share the Good News, to comfort the broken-hearted, and to bring light where there is darkness. May every note we play and every hymn we sing be a glorious celebration of Your presence among us. 

St. Bede pray for us.

Music and singing are integral to the prayer and liturgy life of St. Bede’s Catholic Junior School. They support worship, deepen understanding of Scripture and enable full, active and conscious participation. Music helps to create a prayerful atmosphere and is a further means by which pupils can express their faith. Weekly, the whole school engages in Rejoice in Song to rehearse music for assemblies, celebrations and liturgies.

A broad repertoire of traditional and contemporary hymns is sung within school and used within celebrations of the Word, liturgies and Mass. Hymns of gathering and praise are sung all year round while others reflect liturgical seasons. Music, hymns and songs are selected carefully to ensure they are theologically appropriate, accessible to pupils, and supportive of the prayer or liturgical focus. Please see the List of Hymns for more information about the music used within school.

What does Rejoice in Song sound like at St. Bede’s?

Faithful Singers

Children who engage wholeheartedly in the worshipping life of the school through singing and who confidently lead others in singing are recognised as Faithful Singers.