The College Chaplain Deacon Nick Le Cornu is an ordained permanent deacon in the Catholic Church. He serves the Catholic Parish of Jersey as well as our school. He is always on hand whether it be for a friendly talk, help with a question about faith or to help a student come to terms with one of life’s many problems. He is a fully trained ELSA and is seen across the college from pre-reception all the way through to year 13. Chaplain Nick also contributes to lessons in regard the Catholic Faith and is a chaplain not only for the students but also their family’s and the staff of the college.
As Chaplain and as an ordained member of the Roman Catholic Clergy in Jersey I am here at the college both in Primary and Secondary schools first of all to serve in whatever way I can. To propose rather than impose a spirituality which will help our students as well as staff in a world that is getting louder and louder, busier and busier. I believe that it is so important for the boys to find peace and quiet in their lives.
Throughout the day the College chapel is a place where all in the college are able to find that peace which can be so lacking in the outside world. During the academic year there will be a number of opportunities for the boys to discover what it is that Jesus taught and how we can introduce this in to our own way of life.
Jesus calls us to pray, the chapel is always available for the boys to use especially during times when they need to be away from the stresses of the day. Or if they just need a chat with a member of the Chaplaincy team.
Alongside our College Chaplain, we also have a Lasallian Animator, Peter Jouanny.
Peter is an old boy of the college having been a student from reception all the way through to completing his A-levels in Year 13.
He went on to study Applied Theology with Youth and Community Work at university, and has been involved in church and missions ever since, serving as a youth minister in Northern Ireland and Jersey before serving in missions in the Pacific for 3 years before returning to Jersey.
The role of the Lasallian Animator is unique to Lasallian schools and seeks to help our students and staff to live out the Lasallian values in their everyday lives.
Working within our chaplaincy team and providing a pair of listening ears and to engage students and staff in exploring and growing in faith.
This is done through conversations around the school, clubs/lunchtimes in our Cedar room and managing the 6th form Leavening project which gives students the chance to dive deeper into our Lasallian values and identify how they can support local causes not only whilst they are at school but as a way of life, as a Lasallian.
Mass is celebrated by the school at St Thomas’ Church on days of significance for the College. We also hold whole school assemblies in the Sports Hall at various points in the school year. House time begins each morning with a short prayer in your classroom. All students are expected to attend these events.
At De La Salle College, we are dedicated not only to the academic growth of our students but their social, spiritual and all round wellbeing.
It is a place of silence and reflection where they can come and escape from the noise of the world outside. Whether it be to pray or just to take a break from the noise of everyday life the chapel is the ideal refuge for our students. There are regular services for all of our college community including, eucharistic adoration and Mass and regular devotions such as praying the rosary or praying of the divine office.
Whether you are looking for a place to relax between lessons or a place to meet and make new friends. The Cedar Room is a space for students to come and be themselves. We will be running many student focused groups from this room. Groups that allow students to explore the deep questions, have their voices heard and meet new people that are part of the same community. The Cedar Room is place dedicated to the flourishing and growth of each individual in our community.
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