Our theme this week is Strength. The theme comes from the letter of St Paul to the Philippians, where St Paul writes, “There is nothing I cannot master with the help of the One who gives me strength.” In the Thoughts and Prayers this week, students are exploring what strength is and how it can be expressed.
The Feast day of St Francis of Assisi is celebrated on 4th October.
The Prayer of Saint Francis
Lord,
Make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive.
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen.
Our theme in school this week is Harvest. This theme comes from the Parable of the Rich Fool who built up his material wealth but missed the opportunity to help those around him. The theme also fits in with Cafod Harvest Fast Day which takes place on Friday 6th October. Students will be encouraged this week to think about how they can put faith into action.
Our Catholic Life and Spirituality Calendar shows the weekly themes in school as well as key feast days and festivals that are celebrated across different faiths. It also includes the overview for which Form Group is attending Morning Prayer in the Chapel, which Form Group is leading the assembly for that week and which Form Group is leading the weekly Friday morning Mass. Information also features on the calendar of celebrations in school as well as retreat dates and other events that students can take part in relating to the catholic life of the school.
Our theme in school this week is Promise. It is based on the scripture passage in the Gospel of Mark which says, “This is my body, this is my blood, the blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. ” (14:12-16)
On Thursday 18th May, the church celebrates the ascension of Jesus. This event is 40 days after the resurrection of Jesus. The events of Jesus’ ascension shows that Jesus returns to Heaven to be with the Father.
We have shared the readings at today’s Mass to celebrate this holy day, should you wish to read them.
The Holy Spirit is often associated with energy and power in Christian beliefs, as it is seen as the active presence of God, providing spiritual strength and guidance.
This week in school our theme is Confidence. The theme is based on the scripture passage 1 Peter 3:15-18 which says, “Always have your answer ready for the people who ask you the reason for the hope that you have.”
The Thoughts and Prayers attached will be used with each From Group each morning through the week.
