The Spring Baptism Programme will take place on Monday, 16th March at St. Joseph’s from 6.00-9.00pm. Please contact the Parish Secretary for more information in the first instance.
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Peace is...
Peace is the resulting action on an agreement to end a war.
Peace is the mutual laying down of weapons.
Peace is the worldwide cessation of armament production.
Peace is the reconciliation between adversaries.
Peace is the change of hearts and minds of people who wage war.
Peace is the smile of the refugee housed following exile from home.
Peace is the satisfaction in the face of a hungry child just fed.
Peace is the return to boyhood of a child soldier.
Peace is the respect for women and their equal rights as human beings.
Peace is the just, merciful and compassionate use of power by the powerful.
Peace is the empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalised people.
Peace is the healing arrived at through truth and reconciliation commissions.
Peace is the mutual respect of people of all faiths and none.
Help us, Lord, to continue to strive for peace in all of its forms.
Amen.
Trevor Stockton/CAFOD
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
We are so happy to welcome back staff, children, families and friends to our school and as we begin a New Year it brings us new opportunities to learn and grow.
On Wednesday 14thJanuary the children in Year 5 and 6 will be attending Mass in church at 10am. All families and friends are welcome to attend
St Godric's Catholic Primary School
As we begin this new year, I would like to wish all our parish families a happy and healthy New Year. At St. Godric’s, we look ahead with optimism, continuing to support our children to grow in confidence, kindness and faith, guided by our shared values.
A reminder that if you wish to apply for a place at St. Godric’s School starting in September, the closing date is 15th January. Applications can be made via the Durham Council website: https://www.durham.gov.uk/OnlineServices
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