The spiritual development of the pupils at Oakwood forms an integral part of its philosophy of personalised education. Oakwood stresses the primary role parents play in their children’s spiritual development.

Pupils, regardless of their particular religious faith, are encouraged to foster their relationship with God and to develop their spiritual life with a genuine spirit of freedom and commitment. This enables them to be enriched as human beings and to be excellent persons in every sense of the word.

The Religious Education Programme which is offered gives pupils the opportunity to acquire a deep understanding of the Catholic Faith and its practice. Intrinsic to this is the greatest respect for the freedom of consciences.

The Chaplain of the School is a priest of Opus Dei, a Personal Prelature of the Catholic Church. Mass is celebrated twice a week by the School Chaplain. Each class in the main school (Year 1 upwards) is scheduled to attend Mass once a week. Pupils have the opportunity to attend the Sacrament of Reconciliation regularly.

Opus Dei is a personal prelature of the Catholic Church founded in 1928 by St. Josemaría Escrivá, who was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2002. Its mission is to help people turn their work and daily activities into occasions for growing closer to God, for serving others, and for improving society.

Many of the special strengths of Oakwood School reflect the spirit of Opus Dei

Academic excellence by offering each task to God and doing our best

Individual character formation through a one-to-one tutorial system

Outstanding teachers who exemplify Christian principles

Practical classes on parenting skills and character development

An atmosphere imbued with optimism, cheerfulness, and friendliness

At the centre of life at Oakwood is an effort to help each person involved with the school to take their faith seriously by living it in their own particular circumstances. 

Our school Chaplain, Father Jorge Boronat, is a Priest of the Opus Dei Prelature and spends two days each week at school offering:

Mass and Confession
Class talks on the teachings of the Catholic Church
Monthly Meditations for women

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