Years 7, 8, and 9 went to St Alban’s Cathedral. St Alban, was a Roman pagan. He saved Amphibalus, a Christian Priest by hiding him in his house, taking his place and was killed by the Romans because he had decided to become a Christian, having been impressed by Amphibalus’ faith. Saint Alban said "I worship and adore the true and living God who created all things."

Each Year was divided into three groups and worked on the following activities: Group 1 Tour of the Cathedral; Group 2 CAFOD presentation on ‘ Group 3 Exploring the Cathedral grounds. We met together for lunch in the beautiful grounds of the Cathedral. And finished with Liturgy/Mass in the Lady Chapel to complete our Retreat.

‘Our Year 8 Retreat was an enriching experience full of faith strengthening activities’.

‘Visiting St Alban’s Cathedral was an amazing and uniquely interesting experience’.

‘We learned about why the Cathedral was built and how the monks lived’.

‘We prayed at the tombs of St Alban, the first English Martyr and Amphibalus, the Priest he saved’.

‘The CAFOD workshop taught us about how the poorest countries need the most money because of the huge interest they pay on loans and how we can help them’.

‘We saw a gargoyle on Amphibalus tomb which was repaired during Covid and had a mask!’

‘The Mass in the Lady Chapel was a quiet prayerful ending to the day’.

‘In my opinion the trip was an amazing experience and I’m happy I got the opportunity to visit’.