Catholic Identity

Creator God, we follow in the footsteps of Jesus, as we walk together on your path of love, hope and faith.

Thank you for the gifts of our school, 

our environment, our families and friends.

May our school be a place of learning, care, welcome and celebration.

Mary our Mother, pray for us.

St Mary of the Cross, pray for us. 

Amen

Pentecost Sunday 

The readings on Sunday were from Galatians 5:16-25 and John 15:26-27 both emphasize the significance of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. Galatians 5:16-25 outlines the contrast between living according to the flesh and walking by the Spirit, highlighting the fruits of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—as evidence of a life led by the Spirit. In John 15:26-27, Jesus speaks of the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who will testify about Him and empower the disciples to bear witness. An advocate stands by others in trial or difficulty, defending, guiding and instructing. In many ways, the Holy Spirit is the ongoing presence of Jesus with his disciples of all ages. These bible writings instruct us on the reason for God’s gift of the Spirit and how we, as the followers of Jesus, continue his mission and will be provided guidance through the Holy Spirit to achieve this.

Together, these passages underscore the transformative and guiding role of the Holy Spirit, encouraging believers to live in a manner that reflects their faith and bears witness to the teachings of Christ.

Lets us Pray: 

Dear Lord, 

On Pentecost Sunday, give us a vision. 

Move us by your Holy Spirit. 

Bring good news to us all. 

Bring freedom and peace to broken people, 

And let us get a taste of Heaven here on Earth. 

Open our eyes to see you as you are. 

And open our hearts to praise you. 

Give us a vision that will take us out of our comfort zones.

And lead us into new ways of serving you. 

Help us to be agents of your love to all people.

In a world where there is much division and hate. 

Helps us to be beacons of hope.

In a world that is sinking deeper into despair. 

Help us to be agents of your peace.

In a world that is torn apart by conflict and wars. 

In our worship today our God, 

Give us a vision through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

Amen