Catholic Life at Bishop Ullathorne
"Do not let anyone treat you as if you are unimportant because you are young. Instead, be an example to the believers with your words, your actions, your love, your faith, and your pure life."
1 Timothy 4:12
At Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School, our faith is the foundation of everything we do. Our mission is:
"To be an active Christian community of love and service where all feel they belong and are valued. We will help each other to recognise the gift of God within us, to search for excellence and foster the development of our true self."
This mission shapes every aspect of school life and reflects our commitment to nurturing the spiritual, moral, intellectual and personal development of every member of our community.
As an active Christian community, we strive to create a culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and valued. We believe that each person is made in the image and likeness of God and blessed with unique gifts and talents. Through prayer, worship, service and reflection, we encourage our students to recognise these gifts within themselves and others, enabling them to flourish and become the people God calls them to be.
Our school community is guided by the Bishop Ullathorne values, which are rooted in the Gospel and inspire the way we learn, live and grow together:
- Wise and Curious: seeking knowledge, asking questions and developing a deeper understanding of the world and our faith.
- Faith-filled and Prophetic: living out the Gospel message with courage, integrity and a commitment to justice.
- Grateful: recognising God's blessings and responding with thankfulness and generosity.
- Eloquent: finding our voice, expressing ourselves with confidence and using our gifts to serve others.
- Compassionate and Attentive: showing kindness, empathy and care for those around us, especially the most vulnerable.
These values are woven throughout daily life at Bishop Ullathorne and are evident in our relationships, our learning and our service to others.
Catholic Life extends far beyond Religious Education lessons. Students are invited to deepen their faith through daily prayer, Mass, liturgies, retreats, chaplaincy activities and opportunities for leadership and service. Inspired by Catholic Social Teaching, they are encouraged to become thoughtful, compassionate citizens who seek to make a positive difference in their local, national and global communities.
Working closely with families, local parishes and the wider community, we provide opportunities for young people to put faith into action and develop a lifelong commitment to love and service. We are proud to be a welcoming and inclusive community where people of all faiths and backgrounds are respected and encouraged to flourish.
At Bishop Ullathorne, Catholic Life is not simply an aspect of school life. It is the heartbeat of our community, calling each of us to recognise the gift of God within us, to search for excellence and to become our true selves.
Together, we strive to be wise and curious, faith-filled and prophetic, grateful, eloquent, compassionate and attentive, always seeking to be the best we can be for ourselves, for others and for God.