Prayers and Acknowlegements

St Mel’s Primary School would like to acknowledge the Yorta YortaNation, whose clans include Bangerang (Pangerang) Kaitheban, Wollithiga, Moira, Ulupna, Kwat Kwat, 

Yalaba Yalaba and Ngurai-illiam-wurrung, and pay our respects as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our school is situated.

Lord Jesus

I acknowledge You as universal King. 

All that has been made,has been created for You.

Exercise all Your rights over me.

I renew my baptismal vows,renouncing Satan and his works;

and I promise to live as a good Christian.

In particular I pledge myself to work, to the best of my ability,

 for the triumph of the rightsof God and Your Church.

Divine Heart of Jesus, to You I offer my poor services,

 laboring that all hearts may acknowledge Your Sacred Kingship, 

and that the reign of Your peace be established throughout the universe.

Amen

St Mel’s Parish Prayer

God our Father,

Bless our Parish so that we may love you more. Encircle our families with your loving care.  Help parents to be good examples to their children and our youth to grow in strength as good Christians. 

To the sick, grant health. 

To the aged, bring serenity and to those in sorrow, joy.

May we grow stronger in faith and may our love for one another become

 deeper in our daily living. 

Amen

St Mel's Parish Prayer

O Risen Christ, we rejoice in your resurrection and exult in your living presence. 

Risen Christ, you come to transfigure our human nature. 

Risen Christ, in you our resurrection has already begun. 

Risen Christ, you fill our hearts with peace.

Risen Christ, your Spirit burns away our sadness.

Risen Christ, you come to gather us as one in your Body, the Church. 

Risen Christ, from the waters of baptism you raise us up with you and renew your gift of life within us. Help us to grow as your people towards the fullness of life and love. Kindle in us the fire of your love.

Child Safe Commitment:

All students enrolled, and any child visiting St Mel’s, have a right to feel safe and be safe. The wellbeing of children in our care will always be our first priority and we have zero tolerance to child abuse. We aim to create a child safe and child friendly environment where children feel safe and are free to enjoy life to the full without any concern for their safety.