The EUCHARIST

THE HEART OF OUR FAITH

 

For us, The Eucharist is at the heart of our Catholic life. It is where we meet Jesus most closely and are reminded of his love for each of us. When we come together for Mass in college, it is a special moment of unity and celebration. We pray, we sing and share the Eucharist as one family of faith.  

Mass is celebrated each week at 8.20am in the college chapel and everyone is warmly invited to attend. Afterwards, we share refreshments together, enjoying time as a community of faith and friendship.

 

 

College Mass

We celebrate Mass for multiple-year groups. These are celebrated at the start of the academic year, holy days of obligation, Advent, Lent and to mark the end of the college year. For each Mass, students will contribute to the planning and delivery of the liturgy.  In addition to this, we also celebrate Mass and give thanks to our student leavers. Students are active participants, writing prayers, volunteering to read or participating in the music for Mass. 

 

Mass 2025 / 2026
Date	Mass	Location	Year Group
Wednesday 22nd October 2025	New Year 7 parents welcome Mass	Gym	Year 7
Monday 8th December 2025	Solemnity Immaculate Conception	Gym	Open Mass during form time
Thursday 18th December 2025	Advent Mass	Sports Hall	Whole college
Tuesday 6th January 2026	Epiphany Mass	Sports Hall	Whole college
Wednesday 1st April 2026	Lent Mass	Sports Hall	Whole college
Thursday 14th May 2026	Ascension of the Lord Mass	Gym	Open Mass during form time
Tuesday 23rd June 2026	Leavers Mass for Year 11 & 13	Main Hall	Year 11 & 13
Monday 13th July 2026	End of year Mass	Sports Hall	Whole college Mass

 

Reconciliation

Members of the clergy are invited to college on a termly basis to provide an opportunity for regular reconciliation for Blessed Thomas Holford students and staff.

Reconciliation is a special time to experience God's love and forgiveness. A chance to reflect, renew and begin again.

Students and staff can receive the sacrament at different points of the year, especially in Advent and Lent as we prepare our hearts to grow closer to God and one another.

 

Confirmation

The staff at Blessed Thomas Holford are Catechists within the parishes of St Joseph's and Holy Family Catholic Church, All Saints Catholic Church, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and St Vincents Catholic Church.  Although the sacramental programme is a parish activity the staff are able to support students in their faith journey. The staff arrange retreats and formations session across 6 months of the year.  

Confirmation is received by young people who are in Year 8 and above, usually around the age of 13, although adults who are converting to Catholicism also receive Confirmation.

If you wish you child to be confirmed please contact your local parish church for further details.