“Spirituality is not something we can see; it is something we feel inside ourselves. It is about awe and wonder, asking questions, inspiration and being aware of something ‘bigger’ outside of ourselves.”

What Is Spirituality?

Spirituality is about relationships: relationships with ourselves, others, the world and with God.  It is the sense of our engagement with the world, with ourselves and with others that is intangible but a deep part of us.

 
What does Spirituality do for our children?

To be in touch with your spiritual self means that you are self-aware.  Spirituality requires reflection, questioning and engagement with ideas.  If we can encourage the children’s spiritual being then we can enhance their self-esteem, we can improve their empathy and relationships, we can allow them to find their place in the world, to value others and themselves.

We give children opportunities to:

• Pray and experience opportunities of stillness and reflection.
• Express personal beliefs and compare views with others, sharing feelings and opinions through discussions and stories.
• Experience a love of learning through rewarding their enthusiasm and by encouraging exploratory play and learning.
• Reflect upon the world around them and show a sense of awe and wonder towards aspects of the natural world or human achievement.
• Reflect on the situations of others through role play, stories.
• Use the concept of 'Windows, Mirrors and Doors' to develop spirituality throughout worships and the curriculum.
• Experience a range of stories, music, art, drama and dance to ignite their imaginations and creativity.