Pastoral life day to day
The middle school strives to become a community that seeks to live unity in diversity.
Pastoral “sharing” workshops take place in even-numbered weeks and give young people moments of exchange and fellowship while working on projects together: mosaics, games, sewing, singing.
The school’s Oratory is open every Thursday (from 12h30 to 13h30) for young people who wish to take a moment for reflection, silence, prayer…
In 6e
All pupils are supported in small groups of 7 to 8 young people with a leader, for one hour a week. Two paths are offered:
- Continuing (or beginning) the journey towards God, with catechism and the celebration of the Profession of Faith
- Reflection and religious culture
In 5ème and 4ème
Six sessions of reflection and religious culture a year are given to pupils as a whole class.
Passing on the faith
The Pastoral life team supports all young people who wish to prepare to receive a sacrament:
- Baptism
- First Communion
- Confirmation (from 5e)
Preparation takes place every Tuesday in even-numbered weeks. Throughout the year, young people are invited to share moments of faith (Masses, diocesan events) and retreats are organised for each preparation.
Profession of Faith
6e pupils may, if they wish, prepare for the Profession of Faith (celebrated at the start of 5e). One hour of catechism is set aside for them every Thursday morning. A retreat is scheduled in September, during school time, before the celebration of the Profession of Faith (early October).
Confirmation
Pupils in 3ème can prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation. We meet every Tuesday in even-numbered weeks and go on a 24-hour retreat at a religious house.
Highlights of the year
Several initiatives and events mark the year
- a soup distribution with the Order of Malta France to mark the World Day of the Poor
- the Food Bank collection with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
- visits to elderly residents of a care home in Châtellerault
- an apple-and-pasta meal on Good Friday, offered to all pupils, in aid of a charity
- an invitation to two celebrations a year (Christmas and Easter)
With the Youth Service of the Diocese of Poitiers
- World Youth Day
- an annual pilgrimage to Lourdes or Mont Saint Michel
- the mountain-bike pilgrimage
- the 3e/2nde night walk
In pictures
