This school forms part of a long tradition of Catholic education in this country. It comes under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Birmingham who support the Catholic ethos of the school. St Thomas More offers a distinctively Christian education in the form of a holistic approach to a person’s development.
We aim to create ‘a climate of gospel values where students can realise their full potential’ academically, intellectually, morally and socially: therefore, in addition to striving for academic excellence, a person is encouraged to take part in the liturgical life of the school to foster personal growth and maturity.
Morning Worship and Assembly
Each school day begins with an Act of Worship either in the form of a whole year assembly or in smaller Form Tutor groups. Students and staff are encouraged to prepare prayers, assemblies and meditations which are interesting and meaningful. Staff are supported in their endeavours by the RE department and the Lay Chaplain, all of whom have access to a wide range of resources.
Community Mass
Mass takes place on a regular basis. Mass is celebrated in school by our local priests Fr. David Doran, Fr. Craig Fullard and Fr. Brendan Carrick.
Holy Days of Obligation
All students attend Mass on these days as set out by the RC Church and the Diocese of Birmingham. Visiting clergy often assist in the celebrations of these important events.
Special Assemblies and End of Term Services
The Youth SVP Liturgy group, which comprises of both staff and students, provides meaningful and reflective services throughout the Church’s Liturgical Year. Emphasis is placed on the development of a spirituality which is inclusive of all members of our school community.
Collective Worship Downloads 2022-2023
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Recent Chaplaincy News and Notices
STM Coffee Morning
Great to see so many turn up for our first Coffee Morning in two years! Looking forward to more in the autumn term.
Year 9 SVP Crown Mary
Today our Year 9 SVP group joined with Father David for a service to crown Mary in this month of May. Miss S McPhee + posts Miss S McPhee is… Continue reading …
Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation Parents’ meeting 28th April 2022
Preparation for the Sacrament of ConfirmationParents’ meeting 28th April 2022 – 6.30pm-7.30pmVenue: St. Thomas More Catholic School Parents of students who have made their First Holy Communion but have not…
Today we celebrate Easter Sunday
Today is Easter Sunday, Easter is the most important day of the Christian liturgical calendar. If Christ did not rise from the dead, then all would be in vain. Easter…
Today we celebrate Holy Saturday
Today is Holy Saturday, this is the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday in the Catholic Liturgical Calendar. The day celebrates the vigil that Christ’s followers held for him…
Today we celebrate Good Friday
Today is Good Friday which is the day when Jesus Christ, the son of God, was nailed to the cross. This is often known as crucification of Lord Jesus. It…
Today we celebrate Maundy Thursday
Today is Maundy Thursday which commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles and the foot washing as described in the gospels. The Holy Thursday feast takes on…
Today we celebrate Palm Sunday
Today is Palm Sunday which is a Christian celebration that always falls on the Sunday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem in the days…
Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation
Parents’ meeting 28th April 2022
Preparation for the Sacrament of ConfirmationParents’ meeting 28th April 2022 – 6.30pm-7.30pmVenue: St. Thomas More Catholic School Parents of students who have made their First Holy Communion but have not…
Celebrating Chaplaincy Mass
On Tuesday 28th September a group of our Year 8 Youth SVP students went to St. Chad’s Cathedral with our lay chaplain, Miss McPhee, for the “Celebrating Chaplaincy” Mass. Bishop… Continue reading …
Additional information for students and Parents
Dear students, we know that the news about Mrs Atterbury will have come as a great shock to you, as it did for us. It is important to us that…
