Our Parish
St Joseph's Catholic Church
We are blessed to have such a beautiful church right next to our school and a very welcoming and thriving parish that serves the Bilton area in the north of Harrogate which is part of the Diocese of Leeds.
Our Parish Priest is Father Ben Griffiths who has returned to parish ministry after serving fourteen years as the full-time chaplain at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
Our children participate in the Sacramental program in our parish from First Reconciliation in Y3, First Holy Communion in Y4 and Confirmation in Y6. Teachers work with the parish catechists to support our children and families with Sacramental preparation and Mrs Keith (Deputy Headteacher) is also a parish catechist for First Holy Communion.
The Mini Vinnies and children across school attend the Friendship group for the elderly on a Tuesday afternoon which helps develop the children's confidence and also grows even stronger bonds between school and parish. Parishioners are always welcome in school for Masses, special liturgies and Advent performances.
We are extremely lucky to be part of such a wonderful parish community right on our doorstep!