Catholic Life

Advent Term:

• September INSET Staff Mass and Prayer and Liturgy Formation.
• Year 12 Leavening Retreat
• Year 7 Welcome Mass
• Remembrance Day
• Secondary Christmas Show
• Primary Carol Service
• KS1 Nativity Play
• End of Term Service

Lent Term:

• Ash Wednesday Liturgy
• Confirmation Group
• Year 4 First Holy Communion Lessons.
• Sacrament of Reconciliation for Student and Staff during Lent.
• Lent Preparation within Lunch and After school enrichment groups.
• End of term Service

Ascension Term:

• Founders Day
• Kintbury Retreat Year 7 & 8
• First Holy Communion Mass for year 4
• Confirmation Mass with in the Parish for Year 9 and Above
• Secondary Malta Trip
• End of Term Mass

First Communion

At De La Salle College Jersey, the spiritual journey of our students is central to our mission, and Year 4 marks a deeply significant milestone as pupils prepare for their First Holy Communion. during the academic year, all Year 4 students participate in dedicated catechesis, exploring the foundations of faith, community, and the sacraments.  This program ensures that every child develops a meaningful understanding of this sacred step in their spiritual development.

This essential preparation is delivered in close partnership with the local Catholic parish, bridging the gap between school life and the wider faith community. The sessions are led by Deacon Nick, who uniquely serves both as our dedicated school chaplain and as a diocesan deacon. His dual role brings an invaluable depth of pastoral care, theological guidance, and continuity to the children as they prepare for the sacraments.

Following the completion of this preparation, any baptised student is eligible to receive their First Holy Communion. This culminates in a beautiful and joyous whole-school Mass held each June. This celebratory liturgy brings together families, peers, and staff to witness and support our young people as they take this important step in their Catholic faith journey.

Confirmation

At De La Salle College Jersey, the journey of faith continues to deepen into adolescence, and our Confirmation preparation program offers senior pupils a meaningful opportunity to seal and strengthen their baptismal grace. Each academic year, the college runs a dedicated catechesis course specifically designed to prepare students for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The program is open to any baptised student in Year 9 or above who feels ready to make a mature, personal commitment to their Catholic faith.

Throughout the course, candidates engage in thoughtful discussions, reflection, and prayer, exploring what it means to live as a disciple of Christ in the modern world. This preparation challenges students to take ownership of their spiritual lives, guided by the supportive framework of our Lasallian community. It serves as a vital space for young people to seek answers, build spiritual resilience, and understand the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Upon the successful completion of the catechesis program, eligible students are invited to receive the sacrament during our yearly Confirmation service. This special liturgy is a profound highlight of the school year, celebrated by the Bishop of Portsmouth, who travels to the island to shepherd our candidates through this sacred milestone. Families, sponsors, and the wider school community gather together for this joyous event to witness our young men stand firm in their faith and step forward as fully initiated members of the Church.

Faith and worship are woven into the very fabric of daily life at De La Salle College Jersey, offering students regular opportunities to pause, reflect, and grow in their spiritual journeys. As part of the daily rhythm of the school there is daily prayer during house time, allowing pupils to gather as a community, ground themselves for the day ahead, and live out our Lasallian values. For those seeking deeper quiet and reflection, the college chapel hosts weekly Adoration every Wednesday morning before school begins, providing a peaceful space for personal prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. These regular practices are complemented by vibrant liturgical opportunities throughout the academic year, including feast day Masses, seasonal services, and voluntary liturgies that unite families, staff, and students in joyful celebration of our shared faith.

Student leadership is a cornerstone of the community at De La Salle College Jersey, empowering young men to serve as role models, voices for their peers, and ambassadors for the school’s core values. This tradition of leadership encourages students to develop confidence, responsibility, and a deep sense of civic duty. By taking on active roles within the college, student leaders help foster an inclusive, supportive environment where every individual can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.

The Year 13 Leadership Team forms an essential pillar of the school’s liturgical year, anchoring the spiritual life of the college community. Throughout each term, these senior students play a highly visible and active role in leading full school assemblies, sharing messages of faith, reflection, and community unity. Their presence provides a powerful example to younger students, demonstrating how the school’s Lasallian values are lived out daily.

Beyond weekly assemblies, the team is instrumental in organizing and executing major liturgical celebrations across the academic year. From foundational feast days to seasonal services, these student leaders work tirelessly behind the scenes and at the altar to ensure each event is meaningful. Demonstrating a deeper commitment to the school’s founding mission, two members of the Year 13 Leadership Team sit directly on the Catholic and Lasallian Life Committee, actively shaping the spiritual direction and initiatives of De La Salle College.