Prayer

        Prayer with poppies – Remembrance Day

Anyone can be involved in prayers for remembering, whether in church or at home. All you need for this simple prayer is a poppy each.

 

Together we pray…

 

Look at your poppy. Poppies are bright and cheerful flowers: give thanks to God for the lives of those who have died in war, remembering all the joy they brought to families and friends, and all the good things they did for their home and their country.

 

Then look at the red petals: red reminds us of danger and harm. Ask God to be close to those who are still facing danger each day, to give courage to the armed forces, and compassion to all who help others.

 

Place your whole hand over the poppy: poppies are also fragile and need to be handled gently. God cares for those who are hurting and those who are sad. Ask 

 

God to comfort all who are grieving the loss of someone they love.

 

Finally place a finger on the centre of the poppy: ask God to help you play your part in working for peace in the world.

 

Amen.

A prayer for World peace

O God of the nations,

as we look to that day when you will gather people

from north and south, east and west,

into the unity of your peaceable Kingdom,

guide with your just and gentle wisdom all who take counsel

for the nations of the world,

that all your people may spend their days in security, freedom, and peace,

through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 

Amen.

Acknowledgment of Country

We turn our hearts and minds to the people of the Yorta Yorta nation, who have occupied this country for thousands of years. 

We pay respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and commit to walking alongside Aboriginal Australians in truth and justice. 

Prayer 

God of new beginnings, new ideas, new creations and new hopes,

We come to you at the beginning of this year with many feelings, expectations, hopes and dreams.

Help us to recognise that we are given NEW opportunities to hope, to create, to think and to begin again each and every day. 

Help us to accept these opportunities as ways for us to grow as an individual, as a student and a learner, as a friend, as a community member, as a follower of Jesus.

This we ask through Christ our Lord,

Amen

2024 Diocesean and School Theme 

Our theme for our school year is from the book of Revelations ~ Behold, I Make All Things New. With Revelations being the final book in the Bible, there was a sense of beginning and end, of prophecy and fulfillment. 

Our 2024 theme is not so much about creating new things or “starting from scratch” as it is about finding new ways to give meaning to and celebrate what is precious in our Catholic traditions already.

Let us begin this school year with a great sense of optimism and celebrate how lucky we are to have a beautiful school, with beautiful facilities and a welcoming community.   

Keep In your Prayers and Thoughts... 

To any of our students, families, staff and school community who may be grieving the loss of a loved one.

To all our students and families who are currently unwell.

All our families, we pray to keep them safe and healthy as we commence this school year

Our teachers as they guide our learners in the Learning Suites

"And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith." Matthew 21:22

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