Mayfield Junior School
of the Holy Child Jesus
Growing in Faith
Mayfield Junior School, as a Catholic school and a member of the Holy Child Network of Schools, is committed to the religious and educational development of each child and to maintaining a sense of community and family spirit. Our school population includes families of various faith practices and beliefs. Every member of the school community is invited and encouraged to participate in the faith life of the school.
Mass and Prayer
Prayer guides our school life.
All school masses, prayer services, and class masses are held throughout the school year. Under the guidance of our Campus Minister, students participate as altar servers, lectors, and cantors taking on leadership roles in the liturgy. All students are encouraged to actively participate in worship services and masses. Music, art, reenactments, movement, and symbolism are incorporated wherever possible.
Every morning Mayfield Junior School students, faculty, and staff gather to begin the day together in prayer. Morning Prayer provides an opportunity for the entire school to share reminders and good news, and to pray for the many needs of the world.
Religion Classes
Throughout their years at Mayfield, students are encouraged to discover and strengthen their spirituality, and to understand their relationship with God. The religion program is designed to give students a strong foundation in Catholic Social Teachings and an awareness of their responsibility to act with integrity, kindness and compassion towards others. Faith in action is infused throughout the entire curriculum encouraging mindfulness, good decisions, and an open heart.
Sacramental Program
The sacramental program is the primary focus of religious instruction during the second grade year. Catholic students prepare for and receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Students of other faiths are involved in the instruction and preparations, and are invited to join their classmates in the ceremony and celebration.
The Holy Child Chapel
A symbol of our spirit and faith, our Holy Child Chapel is a sacred space of retreat and reflection. Often religion classes will meet in the Chapel for meditation or journaling, a parent prayer group is held on Tuesday mornings, and it is home to special events such as class masses, guest speakers, and other community gatherings.
Since Mayfield's founding in 1931, a chapel on campus has been a priority. The current location was renovated in 2019 allowing an increased capacity, and featuring a custom stained-glass window designed by Mayfield alum and artist, Patty Wickman ’73, an arch over the altar inspired by Mayfield Sussex Chapel in England, and a replica of the historic Romanesque cross in the Chapel of San Damiano painted by artist and Holy Child sister, France White.
