Listen · Lead · Pray
Catholic Prayer and Liturgy Resources for Schools
Deepening our relationship with God
Matthew 17:5 (ESV-CE)This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.
About Listen · Lead · Pray
Children at the heart of prayer
Helping Children Grow in Prayer
Listen · Lead · Pray is a progressive approach to prayer and liturgy, rooted in the Sunday Gospel and Catholic tradition, and informed by the Prayer and Liturgy Directory. It gradually forms children to listen to God’s Word and grow in confidence to participate in and lead prayer with understanding and reverence.
Progressive formation for every child
A carefully structured journey that develops prayer, participation and understanding.
Centred on the Sunday Gospel
Scripture is at the heart of every act of prayer and liturgy.
Supporting full, conscious and active participation
Children are formed to take an increasingly active role in the prayer life of the school.
Who it’s for
Made for everyone in Catholic school life
From the classroom to the leadership team, Listen · Lead · Pray gives every adult and child a clear, shared role in the prayer life of the school.
Headteachers & Senior Leaders
A consistent approach to Catholic Life across the whole school.
RE, Prayer & Liturgy and Catholic Life Leads
Ready-made planning that saves hours of preparation and raises quality.
Class teachers
The confidence to lead prayer, even with little prior experience.
Multi Academy Trusts (MATs)
One shared framework and language across every school in the trust.
Chaplaincy & Catholic Life teams
Pupil leadership in prayer and liturgy that grows year on year.
Children & families
Meaningful daily prayer, rooted in Scripture and lived through mission.
Why Schools Choose Us
The heart of Listen · Lead · PrayMy mission is that every child leaves school with a faith they can carry for life.
Throughout Listen · Lead · Pray, every resource has been developed to support schools in implementing the Catholic Prayer and Liturgy Directory and shaped by years of experience leading prayer and liturgy in Catholic schools. The resources are designed to support the formation of children so that, in age-appropriate ways, they can participate in and lead prayer with reverence and understanding.
The activities
Everything a school needs to lead prayer
The activities and guidance that bring prayer and liturgy to life across your school.
Formation & Preparation
Children listen to the Sunday Gospel, enter into Sacred Silence, reflect on its themes, and prepare to lead.
Celebration of the Word
Pupils gather the class to listen to the Word, respond in prayer, and go out on mission.
Continuous Provision
Children explore, create and reflect on the Word in their own time, deepening understanding.
Daily Prayer
Daily prayer through reflection, music, art, the prayer cycle of the Church, and prayer for charity.
Reflection & Evaluation
Faith journals and pupil voice help children reflect on their journey and take their next steps.
Guidance & CPD
Clear guidance and CPD to help staff lead prayer and liturgy with confidence.
Join us
Join our Foundation Year
The Foundation Year subscription is £299 for schools that join for their first year.