The 28^th of September to the 2^nd October saw St Dominic's Sixth Form College marked the celebration of “Dominican Week”.  A week of reflection and prayer, contemplating our Dominican heritage which stretches over a hundred years and applying it to our lives now in 2020.

Through a series of PowerPoints sent out each morning to the whole community, we asked the Dominican saints in their wisdom to intercede for us in this most difficult of years with so many affected by the pandemic and a challenging return for all staff and students.  It is good to remember the saints who have gone before us, watching over us all at St Dominic’s Sixth Form College.

During these challenging times, we asked St Dominic to give us the strength and courage we need to face the challenges this year as a College family.  St Thomas Aquinas to help us bloom and grow with abundant fruit and St Catherine of Siena to help us do good works with a big heart and small things with great love.

Our prayer this year is that we confront the difficulties we face with confidence and encouragement, cheered and strengthened by the "great cloud of witnesses" that have gone before us. 

Let us pray for St Dominic's Sixth Form College this year (and all our extended family and Dominican institutions).

Father.  Thank You for our great heritage. For the Dominican saints who have gone before us.  Those of faith who bear witness. In the trials and difficulties that we face this year may we be filled with confidence that they watch over us. This great cloud of witnesses cheer us on from above as we run this race. Help us to discard every encumbrance that may hinder us. Give us perseverance as we press towards the final goal. May we patiently endure all the obstacles in life in the power of the Holy Spirit and help us to be a living witness to Your Word of truth.   Amen

St Dominic, Pray for us.