St Stephen's Parish
Serving the Catholics of Skipton, Craven and the Dales
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16 March 2022 - Ofsted Report on St Stephen's School Published - Read the full Report here
Well done to all the Staff, Children and Families, Academy Councilors and the Bishop Wheeler Trust, St Stephen's has been graded good under all headings.
The opening words of the Report are:
"St Stephen’s Catholic Primary Academy is a welcoming and happy place to learn. The school’s motto, ‘learning, living and loving one another in God’s name’, is at the heart of school life. Pupils told us that their school is ‘amazing’. They said teachers help them to have fun in their lessons. Leaders are ambitious for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged. All pupils’ achievements are celebrated. The strong nurturing ethos helps pupils to develop confidence and belief in their own abilities."
Loving God,
We pray for the people of Ukraine,
for all those suffering or afraid,
that you will be close to them and protect them.
We pray for world leaders,
for compassion, strength and wisdom to guide their choices.
We pray for the world
that in this moment of crisis,
we may reach out in solidarity
to our brothers and sisters in need.
May we walk in your ways
so that peace and justice
become a reality for the people of Ukraine
and for all the world.
Amen.
From Parish to Mission
The Diocesan journey from Parish to Mission has begun and the first round of listening sessions in parishes is complete. Second round coming soon!
The second stage of Listening meetings will take place during April and May 2022
From Parish to Mission - link to Diocesan information, including videos and other resources
Lent Family Fast Day is on Friday 11 March 22
No child should go hungry. Yet 200 million children around the world face the threat of malnutrition. This year CAFOD are supporting new mothers to help them access expert training and advice so that they can give their children the best start in life.
Walk Against Hunger campaign - Click here for more information.
Prayer and Liturgy Resources
Supporting the Faithful and each other in Prayer
Bishops' Conference Prayers during a time of illness
Live Streaming of Sunday Mass from Leeds Cathedral
Holy Mass is live-streamed on SUNDAYS at 11.00am
To participate online, please access the Leeds Cathedral Live YouTube channel. The words of Prayers, Devotions and Orders of Service may be viewed, or downloaded from the Diocesan and Cathedral websites: