St Oswalds RC Primary School

We have very close ties to our local primary school which is located just 5 minutes walk away. Deacon Paul Blinston is a school Governor and spends regular time in school assisting with the religious and pastoral development of the children. Pupils in Year 4 can apply for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist, the preparation for which takes place in the Canons Hall at church with a team of parish catechists lead by Angela Corcoran and Pat Carter. First Holy Communion services take place in June each year.

St Edmund Arrowsmith RC High School

We also have very close ties to St Edmund Arrowsmith High School which is located just 5 minutes away on Rookery Avenue in Ashton in Makerfield.

Deacon Jim Byrne is a school Governor and works closely with school chaplain, Maria Ruane and Assistant Head Dean Cullen. Here’s a snapshot of just some of the things we work on together:

• Annual whole school mass for St Peter and Paul
• Reception mass for Y7
• Leavers mass for Y11
• Lenten masses the week before Easter
• Masses for Holy Day of Obligation in Term Time
• Collective worship celebrations
• Christmas Carol Service
• Advent services
• Confirmation preparation sessions
• Mission week