Faith Council

Faith Council is lead by Miss Brady and Mr Simister. They are currently leading worship throughout the terms and are looking at how our vision is at the centre of everything we do at St. James'. We meet together regularly to discuss our vision, values and spirituality. The children also supporting the planning and delivering of worship at both a whole school level, and a class level.

The Faith Council consists of children from Year 6 who assist Miss Brady and Mr Simister in all faith matters in the school, including whole school worships, celebration assemblies and services in church. In a church service of each year, members of the Faith Council are inducted at a special service in which they make their Faith Council promise which is: The Faith Council Promise

As members of the Faith Council we promise that we will always do our best;

To serve God
To show respect when praying
To show kindness and friendship to others
To care for others in our school community
To do what is right even when it may be difficult
We pray that we will keep our school vision in all that we do and say

Amen

“Growing in God’s Love, Learning as we go!”

Faith Council Job Description

Faith Councilors will:

1. Assist with RE worship
2. Assist with religious displays
3. Assist with charity events
4. Assist with preparing Whole School Worship, Church Services, Christmas Carol Service etc.
5. Promote St James’ vision and profile throughout the school community.
6. Be approachable, providing support and guidance to students at all levels in the school, thereby fostering a sense of community within the school.
7. Attend Faith Council meetings.
8. Represent the views of their class and communicate information to their class about matters relating to school life

Faith Council minutes 12th October 2026

Faith Council in Action at St James'

Faith Council Meeting

The faith council have met to look at our school vision and develop their understanding of the impact that this has over the school. The children also completed their Faith Council pledge before discussing what being a part of the Faith Council involves for them.

Faith Council Worship – The Good Samaritan

The Faith Council kicked off the week with a worship focused on the Good Samaritan and the NSPCC Kindness Challenge. Students were discussing how we can show kindness and compassion to others. Together, we learned that even the smallest act of generosity can make a big difference!

Faith Council Worship – The Good Samaritan (30th September 2024)

Faith Council Worship - Easter

Our Easter Super Learning Week started with our Faith Council delivering a fantastic worship based around the stages of the Easter Story. They will be supporting classes throughout the week as well dedicate the week to work around The Easter Story.

Faith Council Worship - Lent

Faith Council started the end of Christmas with an informative worship introducing us to Lent and why pancakes are eaten on Shrove Tuesday. The children worked with Mrs Molloy to plan their worship and lead in front of the school.

Faith Council Blessing

During our Church Service, Faith Council shared their "Faith Council Promise" with Reverend Judith. They read their promise to everybody and were also part of their Faith Council blessing. Thank you Reverend Judith for providing the blessing and supporting Faith Council through their work this year.