Songs
The songs are a real highlight of the Leavers’ Service, and connect to the service themes. It is important that the children are familiar with these songs to be able to fully engage in the service and fill the Cathedral with joyous song.
The five songs that will be singing this year can be found below through embedded videos with lyrics as well as some with actions to learn. There are also printable lyrics as an additional resource.
Optional downloads for each of the 5 song lyrics for 2025:
- Welcome to the Family – Lyrics
- Glow – Lyrics
- This is Our World – Lyrics
- Lighting Up The World – Lyrics
- Shine – Lyrics
Videos: Lyrics and Actions for 5 Songs:
1. ‘Welcome to the Family’ – (Lyrics only, no actions required) Song by Psalty
2. ‘Glow’ – Lyrics and Actions by iSingPop
3. ‘This is Our World’ – Lyrics and Actions by iSingPop
4. ‘Lighting Up the World’ – (Lyrics only – no actions required, will be sung during candle procession) Song by iSingPop
5. ‘Shine’ – Lyrics and Actions (2 video options below):
Learn the actions here:
Shine: Lyrics only (for worship, once actions are learned)
