On Saturday 4th February, Year 12 students from Salesian College Farnborough spent the day rehearsing for liturgies during the HCPT Easter Pilgrimage to Lourdes.

This year the West Country Region is responsible for providing music for the Trust Mass in the Underground Basilica, Torchlight Procession and other events during the week. As they are a small region, without a large youth group, they called on Salesian College to provide extra support. Girls from nearby Alton Convent School also took part. Regular instrumentalists of the HCPT core music team were joined by a Salesian sixth former who is a Diploma level clarinettist.

In addition to forming the chorus of singers, Salesian students started work on liturgical movement which will illustrate the Pilgrimage theme, "Come to the Water".

The Salesian Community in Farnborough was also involved as several members of the HCPT team stayed in Valdocco House and Saint John Bosco House for bed and breakfast over the weekend.

This year, This year, HCPT group 711 from Salesian College will include 60 Year 12 students and 19 members of staff. The Easter Pilgrimage to Lourdes is a highlight of the spiritual life of the school.

Fr Patrick Sherlock SDB, College Chaplain