Morning Worship

Bishop Justus Church of England Bishop Justus Church of England SchoolSchool

  

Season of EpiphanySeason of Epiphany

Saint Aquinas Saint Aquinas

Aquinas Church of England Education Aquinas Church of England Education Trust Trust

2828th th January 2014January 2014

Gather

The Lord be with youAnd also with you

ReceiveThis Bible reading from Wisdom is used for Saint Aquinas because it reminds us that Aquinas wanted to understand reasons behind ideas about God and constantly sought new learning.

 Therefore I prayed, and understanding was given me; I called on God, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. I preferred her to sceptres and thrones, and I accounted wealth as nothing in comparison with her. Neither did I liken to her any priceless gem, because all gold is but a little sand in her sight, and silver will be accounted as clay before her. I loved her more than health and beauty, and I chose to have her rather than light, because her radiance never ceases.

Wisdom: 7:7-10 

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Saint Thomas Aquinas is Saint Thomas Aquinas is the Patron Saint of Education.the Patron Saint of Education.

Thomas Aquinas has Thomas Aquinas has been described as the been described as the greatest thinker and greatest thinker and teacher of the mediaeval teacher of the mediaeval church. church.

Born in Italy, Thomas Born in Italy, Thomas was educated first by the was educated first by the Benedictines and then at Benedictines and then at the University of Naples. the University of Naples.

His profound, theological His profound, theological wisdom and ability to wisdom and ability to teach others, along with teach others, along with his gentleness of spirit, his gentleness of spirit, earned him the title "the earned him the title "the angelic doctor". angelic doctor".

Aquinas is the name of a new Education Trust we belong to.Aquinas is the name of a new Education Trust we belong to.Together with Parish Primary School Together with Parish Primary School

and soon 2 other Primary Schools and soon 2 other Primary Schools we are working together to improve our learning. we are working together to improve our learning.

Although we are different Although we are different schools schools

we share ideas and resources.we share ideas and resources.

Discussion question: Discussion question: Why do you think Aquinas is a good choice of name Why do you think Aquinas is a good choice of name

for an Education Trust?for an Education Trust?

The Aquinas Education Trust motto is The Aquinas Education Trust motto is

Life~Transforming~LearnLife~Transforming~Learninging

Discussion question:Discussion question:Why do you think this a good motto for Why do you think this a good motto for

The Aquinas Trust?The Aquinas Trust?

Stronger TogetherStronger TogetherThe Aquinas Education Trust enables us to work as The Aquinas Education Trust enables us to work as

a team with other schoolsa team with other schools

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Discussion question:Discussion question:How are our schools stronger together?How are our schools stronger together?

What can Secondary Schools learn from Primary Schools? What can Secondary Schools learn from Primary Schools? What can Primary Schools learn from Secondary Schools? What can Primary Schools learn from Secondary Schools?

RespondBestow upon me, O Lord my God, an understanding that knows thee, wisdom in finding thee, a way of life that is pleasing to thee, perseverance that faithfully waits for thee, and confidence that I shall embrace thee at the last.Amen

St Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) 

GoFollowing Saint Aquinas in the ways of holiness and truth, go in the peace of ChristThanks be to God