Virginia Randolph Ellett, or Miss Jennie was the founder of Saint Catherine's School. Read more about Miss Jennie and the history of our school. Read the prayers we recite in chapel and enjoy listening to our School Hymn and Alma Mater. Use this page to answer the "Chapel Must Haves" handout.
Alma Mater
Words by Margaret Page and Marion Ryland, ’ 51 Sung to the theme from the last movement, Symphony No. 1 by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) St. Catherine’s we praise thee, to thee a hymn we sing. Let praise and devotion from ev’ry heart now ring. Our loyalty and love for thee forever true will be. Through all the years thy light will shine and gleam ever bright. St. Catherine's, all hail thee. We’ll love through all our days thy spirit undying. To thee, Alma Mater, praise! |
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The Birthday Prayer
Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up when they fall; and in their hearts may your peace which passes under-standing abide all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. |
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School Hymn
Words by Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936); sung to Duke Street by John Hatton (1710-1793) Father in heaven who loves us all, O help thy children when they call; That they may build from age to age An undefiled heritage. Teach us to rule ourselves alway, Controlled and cleanly night and day; That we may bring, if need arise, No maimed or worthless sacrifice. Teach us to look in all our ends On Thee for Judge and not our friends; That we, with Thee, may walk uncowed By fear or favor of the crowd. Teach us delight in simple things, And mirth that has no bitter springs; Forgiveness free of evil done, And love to all beneath the sun. |
Jerusalem performed by Blake |
Jerusalem
Words arranged from William Blake (1757-1827); sung to Jerusalem by Sir Hubert Parry (1848-1918) And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon England’s mountains green? And was the holy lamb of God On England’s pleasant pastures seen? And did the countenance divine Shine forth upon our clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here Among these dark Satanic mills? Bring me my bow of burning gold! Bring me my arrows of desire! Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold! Bring me my chariot of fire! I will not cease from mental fight, Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand, Till we have built Jerusalem In every green and pleasant land. |
I am a small part of the world
By Sally Albrecht
I am small part of the world
I have a small hand which to hold.
But if I stand by your side and you put your hand in mine,
Together we can be so strong and bold.
I’am a small part of the world,
I have a small dream in my eyes.
But if I tell you my dreams
and if you add yours to mine
together we can reach up to the skies.
Hand in hand, dream combine,
Voice with voice
Together for all time.
Hand in hand, dreams combine
Voice with voice,
For all time
I am small part of the world
I have a small voice ring-ing clear.
But if I sing out for freedom,
and you add your voice to mine
Together we have nothing left to fear.
Hand in hand, dreams combine
Voice with voice,
Together for all time.
Hand in hand, dreams combine
Voice with voice,
together for all time
I am small part of the world.
Take my hand
Hand in hand, dreams combine
Voice with voice,
for all time
Voice with voice,
for all time
Hand in hand, dreams combine
Voice with voice,
for all time
I am a small part of the world,
Take my hand
By Sally Albrecht
I am small part of the world
I have a small hand which to hold.
But if I stand by your side and you put your hand in mine,
Together we can be so strong and bold.
I’am a small part of the world,
I have a small dream in my eyes.
But if I tell you my dreams
and if you add yours to mine
together we can reach up to the skies.
Hand in hand, dream combine,
Voice with voice
Together for all time.
Hand in hand, dreams combine
Voice with voice,
For all time
I am small part of the world
I have a small voice ring-ing clear.
But if I sing out for freedom,
and you add your voice to mine
Together we have nothing left to fear.
Hand in hand, dreams combine
Voice with voice,
Together for all time.
Hand in hand, dreams combine
Voice with voice,
together for all time
I am small part of the world.
Take my hand
Hand in hand, dreams combine
Voice with voice,
for all time
Voice with voice,
for all time
Hand in hand, dreams combine
Voice with voice,
for all time
I am a small part of the world,
Take my hand