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Our Parish

St Mary’s is one of three Catholic primary schools within the Parish of Our Lady of the Valley. The other two schools being St Michael & St John’s in Clitheroe and Thorneyholme in Dunsop Bridge. Our parish priest is Canon Paul Brindle.
Since September 2023 we have worked in collaboration with Thorneyholme, we share the same ethos, the same love of learning and our Head teacher. We also have staff who work across both schools and we create lots of opportunities for the children of both these small but wonderful schools to come together regularly.
There are three Catholic churches within our parish. St Mary’s in Sabden, St Michael & St John’s in Clitheroe and St Hubert’s at Dunsop Bridge. Our primary school regularly visits St Mary’s RC church to celebrate Mass and to further our learning about the Catholic church. Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11am at St Mary’s church where everyone is made to feel very welcome.

Sacramental Programme
Each year our Year 3 children embark on this programme as part of their journey within the Catholic Faith (older children who have not already taken the Sacramental Programme and are baptised Catholic, can also join – please ask). The dates for this year’s programme are available from the School Office.