--- title: "School Masses" url: "https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/our-faith/celebration-of-the-word/school-masses" school: "St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Hebburn" --- # School Masses ## “The Eucharist is source and summit of Christian life” – CCC1324 **![Picture of St Joseph cradling a young child](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/images/New-Image-St-Joseps-68.png)** At St. Joseph’s we believe that the Eucharist is ‘the source and summit of Christian life’ as stated in the catechism and we endeavour for our staff and students to have as regular access to Mass as possible, with respect to clergy availability. In addition to the weekly Tuesday morning parish Mass which our students take leadership of, we also host significant whole-year group Masses at key moments throughout the year, some of which are outlined below. Staff commissioning Mass: On the first Inset day of the school year all staff (leadership, teaching and support) come together in St. James’ RC church to be commissioned for the year ahead. We reflect on the theme of ‘Here I am Lord’ (Isaiah 6:8) to reflect upon our own vocations in Catholic Education and our calling to sunny St. Joseph’s, Disneyland, only better! This is led by a wide range of staff who undertake liturgical ministries. Our school year begins with a Year 7 welcome Mass celebrated by Fr. Simon Weymes for our new students. We reflect upon the idea of being called by name and ‘letting our light shine’ inspired by our Mission statement. Students work hard to prepare the hymns, readings, bidding prayers, spirited artwork banner offerings and serve the altar led by our liturgical leaders. ![](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/images/Faith/mass.png) ![](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/images/Faith/wey1.png) Our Year 12 and 13 students come together every October for our Sixth Form welcome Mass celebrated by Fr. Andrew Shaw. Again, students prepare in tutor groups for the hymns, artwork, readings, write prayers and undertake liturgical ministries. ![](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/images/Faith/shaw1.png) ![](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/images/Faith/shaw2.png) During Advent, in addition to Spiritual Development Day Celebrations of the Word in the church, students in KS3 have the opportunity to attend an Advent Mass. In Lent, Year 10 celebrate a Holy Week Mass. For the feast of Pentecost, in collaboration with the MFL department, Year 9 students lead a special Mass in different languages to reflect the languages of students from different countries in our school including Arabic, Ukrainian, Polish, French, Spanish and Hindi. Year 7 students contribute a re-enactment of the Pentecost story during the Gospel reading. ### Our Faith - [St. Joseph](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/our-faith/st-joseph) - [Collective Worship](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/our-faith/celebration-of-the-word) - [Daily Collective Worship](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/our-faith/celebration-of-the-word/our-policy) - [Weekly Collective Worship](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/our-faith/celebration-of-the-word/prayer-life) - [School Masses](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/our-faith/celebration-of-the-word/school-masses) - [Sacred Spaces](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/our-faith/catholic-life-and-mission/sacred-spaces) - [Altar Servers and Liturgical Formation](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/our-faith/celebration-of-the-word/altar-servers-and-liturgical-formation) - [Catholic Life and Mission](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/our-faith/catholic-life-and-mission) - [Religious Education](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/our-faith/religious-education) ![St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Hebburn](https://files.schudio.com/stjosephs-hebburn/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02.png) ### St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Hebburn Mill Lane Hebburn South Tyneside Tyne & Wear NE31 2ET 0191 428 2700 ### Our School - [Our Faith](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/our-faith/our-faith) - [School Day](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/about-us/school-day) - [Admission](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/key-information/admissions) - [Pupil Premium](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/key-information/pupil-premium) - [Prospectus](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/key-information/prospectus-2025-26) - [Sixth Form Prospectus](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/sixth-form/joining-us/prospectus) - [Website Terms](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms/) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement/) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stjosephsca/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/st.josephscatholicacademy/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Hebburn School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)