This award is designed to recognise exemplary efforts in embodying compassion and love in action, highlighting outstanding contributions.
As Bishop John once said, “The measure of our love is not the service we render but the love we put into it.” ‘Caritas in Action’ is a testament to the values which are important in the Salford Diocese, serving as a response to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
This year, we are delighted to present our Caritas in Action Award to our wonderful Year 5 class in recognition of their inspiring work with the Salford Cathedral Singing Programme. As part of this special project, the children collaborated with musician Kathryn Bradley to write and perform a series of heartfelt and meaningful songs. Their creativity, teamwork, and compassion shone through every step of the process, truly embodying the values of Caritas and putting their faith into action through music.
Since 2022, we have been working with Miss Kathryn Bradley, Choral Director of Salford Singing Programme, that works across the Salford Diocese footprint to deliver singing lessons focused on liturgical songs and hymns and some secular music. Kathryn works with Years 4 & 6 predominantly and delivers a weekly lesson to both year groups.
The children enjoy the sessions which underpin the Music curriculum which hugely enhance the prayer life of the school through our worship to God. Children have developed a wider repertoire of songs and an appreciation of a range of music not accessed through other routes.
The children have performed the hymn, Laudato Si’, inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical about our duty as stewards of the earth. This can be viewed here:
Our children took part in a special concert at St John’s RC Church in Rochdale with the Salford Cathedral Choir. The concert provided an opportunity for the children to showcase their skills in a setting of great beauty and reverence. Parts of their performance can be seen here;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nftghIosi4Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0clF9xct-I(opens in new tab)
