Lent is well and truly upon us here at St. Vincent’s. It is a solemn time of preparation for Easter. It is where we remember and anticipate the events of Easter, particularly that Jesus will be crucified and die. The colour of Lent is deep purple, the colour of penance. It is associated with royalty and so reminds us that Jesus, who was recognised by the three wise men as a King, will be recognised again as Christ our King at the resurrection.
This week at school, signs and symbols of Lent have been appearing in classrooms, corridors and shared spaces. The colour purple adorns our prayer tables and RE displays and class, phase and whole school liturgies are reflective of the season. In UKS2, pupils have been writing and leading their own Lenten liturgies.