Chaplaincy
The inclusive, caring, Catholic Christian ethos of the Academy is owned by all its members.
The role of the Chaplaincy Team is to support, nurture and facilitate the Academy’s distinctive inclusive, caring, Christian nature and assist the whole school community to grow in its relationship with God.
The Chaplaincy Team provides spiritual support and leadership for all members of the Academy community through pastoral care, prayer and liturgy.
The Chaplaincy Team makes provision for liturgical celebration and offers ‘open door’ pastoral support to pupils and staff across the Academy.
St Matthew Academy endeavours to live out its Christian values by serving others. The academy is committed to supporting a number of causes, Lewisham Food Bank and CAFOD are some examples. Our love and support also extend to other local, national and global causes.
The Team:
Mrs Guest – Deputy Headteacher Catholic Life
Miss Norman-Mercer – Religious Education Lead Primary
Mr Fouabi - Head of Religious Education
Mrs Ramsammy – Chaplain
Ms Eduvie - Youth Chaplaincy Lead Secondary Phase
Ms Toprak - Charity Lead
The Light Bearers - Primary and Secondary Chaplaincy Team
Chaplaincy Team Activities
- Leading assemblies
- Preparation for the celebration of Masses and liturgies consonant with the liturgical calendar
- Organising staff and pupil retreats
- Sharing a prayer book to use during morning tutor time each day
- House/Year group led charity events
- Weekly Youth Chaplaincy meetings of the Light Bearers
- Facilitating the Youth Alpha Course
- Leading guided meditation in the Prayer Room
- Offers a space for pupils and staff to spend time in before school and at lunch time.
At St Matthew Academy we celebrate the Liturgical celebrations of the year at Church or in school. We encourage pupils to attend Mass on the Holy days of obligation.
