Our Parish of St Mary and St Andrew

🎶All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place. 🎶

Our Lady of Grace is situated in the Parish of St Andrew and St Mary on Dollis Hill Lane, where Father Michael O'Doherty is our parish priest.  The school has very close links with the parish, all year groups attend mass regularly at the church.  The Year 3 children at our school take part in the First Holy Communion programme which is run by the parish and Father Michael is very involved with the school, making regular visits to assemblies and events.

Full details about the parish can be found by clicking on the link below.

Stations of the Cross

Each class attended stations of the cross in our parish church, St Mary and St Andrew. These were reverent and prayerful occasions when we focused on the suffering of our Lord before his crucifixion.

’By your cross, we are redeemed.’

We make our sacramental journey in the church!

Here are photographs of some of our pupils who are making their First Holy Communion in our parish. They are on the wall so that parishioners will remember to pray for them. 

The Guild of St Stephen

Cvi Servire Regnare Est

Children in year four and upwards should consider joining the guild once they have celebrated their First Holy Communion. Many children in our school enjoy serving at Mass each Sunday and at special occasions throughout the year. Once you have completed your first year of service you will be welcomed into the guild and receive the guild badge shown below. 

Westminster Diocese

Our Lady of Grace Junior School works with Westminster Diocese to ensure that the school operates in accordance with the teachings and values of the Catholic Church. This includes ensuring that the curriculum aligns with Catholic teachings, that religious education is integrated into the school’s programmes and that the school maintains a Catholic identity.

Westminster Diocese provides support and resources to the school. This includes financial assistance, professional development opportunities for teachers, access to educational materials and resources and guidance on matters related to Catholic education. Our school’s trust, The All Saints’ Trust, sits within this Diocese too.

Additionally, working with Westminster Diocese allows the school to be part of a larger Catholic educational community. This provides opportunities for collaboration, sharing best practices and networking with other Catholic schools in the area. This also allows the school to participate in Diocesan events, initiatives and programs promoting Catholic education and fostering unity among Catholic schools.

Westminster Diocese plays a role in ensuring the school’s adherence to Catholic teachings and values. They guide faith formation, sacramental preparation and religious practices within the school community.

Working with The Diocese, The All Saints’ Trust and our local deanery, The Brent Deanery, helps ensure the school maintains its Catholic identity and mission.