At St Bede’s, there are many opportunities for pupils to explore their faith while also serving others through their witness of peer leadership in prayer, inspiring stewardship, matters of social justice and promoting service in the school and wider community. 
 
With our school values at the fore, pupils are given the opportunity to develop into the people God intended them to be, helping them to grow in their relationship with Christ so that they can respond to God’s calling which is unique to them. The school’s motto, fortes in fide (Strong In Faith) encourages all members of the school community to grow spiritually and through this growth, work for the greater glory of God and the common good. This ‘work’ could include involvement in our Chaplaincy co-curricular programme which further enhances their personal formation.

Opportunities include: 
 
• Youth SVP 
• CAFOD Young Leaders 
• Faith In Action 
• Justice and Peace 
• Sixth Form Chaplaincy 
• Whole school charitable focus during Advent and Lent 
• Year group fundraising 
• Spirited Arts 

Pupils who are candidates for Confirmation are supported through our strong partnership with clergy, parish and school-based catechists, who are members of the RE department. Our Sixth Form students take part in the Pope John Paul II Award, engaging in their parishes and with social justice issues. We also carry out acts of service in the local community, such as voluntary work and Christmas hampers for the elderly.

Chaplaincy

The Chaplaincy at St Bede’s is a key part of fulfilling the school’s mission and is at the heart of the Catholic life of St Bede’s. Pupils and staff are generous with their time and talents and through their service, enhance the faith of our community. 
 
Our School Chaplain is here to support staff, pupils, and their families to engage with the Catholic Life and Mission of the school and the wider community. The Chaplain works closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, Year Leaders, Form Tutors, Student Support Team, Partnership Parishes and families to provide a support network adaptable to the needs of every individual. The Chaplain is a visible presence in the school community and is available to all its members, accepting people for who they are and making it safe for them to discern their life situation, their potential and their view of the future. 
 
The Chaplaincy Team works to manage and co-ordinate charity fundraising awareness, events and service opportunities and engage and stimulate pupils’ development of their gifts and talents in both their local and global communities as they accept the invitation to live out their faith in words and actions.