At St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School, our Junior Disciples play a vital role in living out our Catholic life and mission. Rooted in the teachings of Christ, they lead by example, demonstrating faith in action and inspiring their peers to grow in their relationship with God.

Our Junior Disciples are selected for their outstanding commitment to our school’s values. They are nominated by staff, recognised for their kindness, compassion, and service to others. These children shine as role models of faith, reflecting the love of Christ through their words, actions, and dedication to our school community.

How Are Junior Disciples Chosen?

Junior Disciples are nominated and selected by staff for consistently displaying faith-filled leadership, kindness, and dedication to the Catholic life of our school. We look for children in Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 who:
✔️ Show a deep understanding of our school mission and values.
✔️ Are committed to helping others and supporting our community.
✔️ Have a strong sense of faith and a desire to lead by example.

Each child is invited to accept their role with pride and responsibility, understanding that being a Junior Disciple is not just a title, but a calling to live out their faith each day.

What Do Junior Disciples Do?

Our Junior Disciples lead by example in their faith and service. Their responsibilities include:

Leading Prayer & Worship

Supporting younger children with prayer.
Helping to prepare for liturgy and prayer across the whole school.
Planning, delivering and evaluating prayer in different contexts. 
Developing their own skills within prayer by exploring different types of and ways to pray. 

Living Out Our Catholic Social Teaching

Supporting our Faith in Action group and Faith in Action events across the whole school. 
Encouraging acts of service and kindness within the school.
Driving each year group's Catholic Social Teaching principle(s). 

 Supporting the Catholic Life of Our School

Ensuring our prayer areas, sacred spaces, and RE displays are well cared for.
Welcoming visitors and helping to share what makes our school’s faith community special.
Acting as buddies for younger children, offering support and encouragement.

By following in the footsteps of Jesus, our Junior Disciples lead with faith, serve with love, and inspire with their actions, making St. Peter’s a school where everyone can grow in faith and flourish together.