Spirituality at St. Matthew's

What is Spirituality?

It is very difficult to put into words what ‘spirituality’ is because it is a very personal experience. It differs from person to person, and often spirituality changes within people during their lifetime. It is not the same thing as having a religion or a faith: a person can be spiritual without having a particular faith.

As a school staff we have worked together to have an agreed definition of spirituality.

We define it as:

‘something that we experience, not something that we can see. It is about awe and wonder, critical reflection, inspiration and being aware of something ‘bigger’ outside of ourselves….’

The language we use to define spirituality is not child-friendly, so when talking to children we refer to:

A sense of awe and wonder

Enjoying the miracles of everyday life

Taking time for what really matters

Appreciating beauty in the natural world and in art and music