Abingdon School

As well as Chapel, these groups provide an opportunity for anyone who would like to consider the relevance of Jesus Christ today and what it means to have a living relationship with Him. Each week we do this by meeting together and looking at God’s teaching in the Bible, often with the help of an outside speaker. Anyone is welcome.

See also Confirmation Preparation.

‘The Way’ – Lower School

The Lower School group meets to consider what it means to follow Jesus. Each week we seek to do this together as a group by playing a game and looking at the teaching of the Bible, often with the help of an outside speaker. Anyone in the Lower School is welcome.

‘The Way’ – 3rd Year

Over a packed lunch we meet to consider the change brought by Jesus as found in the life of Peter and Paul. Our aim is to grow as a team and to make a difference.

‘The Way’ – 4th and 5th Year

We’ll be discussing whether an old book (the Bible) has life changing truths for today. Anyone from the 4th and 5th years is most welcome. (Early lunch passes available from JPN).

‘The Way’ – Sixth Form Alpha Course

The Alpha course, attended by millions worldwide, is an opportunity for sixth-formers to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting. Throughout the Michaelmas term there are ten thought-provoking sessions. Each week, there is a short presentation from an outside speaker. Local church youth leaders then help to facilitate discussions in smaller groups. This is where pupils get to discuss what they really think and ask any questions they have: to grill a Christian! The Alpha course is designed primarily for pupils who aren’t churchgoers and each session is open to any sixth-former from Abingdon, St Helen’s and Our Lady’s. For more information check out www.alpha.org.