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Prayer and liturgy
We believe that Christian worship in a Catholic school names and celebrates God’s presence in our lives. It is concerned with giving glory, honour, praise and thanks to God. It is our loving response, in word and action, to God’s invitation to enter into relationship, made possible through the work of Jesus Christ and the witness of the Holy Spirit.
Year of Prayer 2024 and Jubilee Year 2025
Year of Prayer 2024
Pope Francis's Monthly Prayer Intention
Pope Francis's Monthly Prayer Intention
In preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year, 2024 has been designated a Year of Prayer by Pope Francis. He asks us all to join in a great “symphony” of prayer, “to renew our desire to be in the presence of the Lord, to listen to him and to adore him."
Pope Francis says:
“Prayer unites us; it makes us brothers and sisters. It is in prayer that our hearts find the strength not to be cold and insensitive in the face of injustice. In prayer, God keeps calling us, opening our hearts to charity. ”
Pope Francis's Monthly Prayer Intention
Pope Francis's Monthly Prayer Intention
Pope Francis's Monthly Prayer Intention
Pope Francis's monthly prayer intention for December is for Pilgrims of Hope, which is the theme for next year’s Jubilee. Let us pray that this Jubilee strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognise the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives, transforming us into pilgrims of Christian hope. Pope Francis – December 2024
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Jubilee Year 2025
Pope Francis's Monthly Prayer Intention
Towards the Jubilee Year 2025
Pope Francis voicing his desire for the year to foster a greater sense of global brotherhood and solidarity with the poor, as well as care for the environment has announced a Jubilee Year in 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope.
We will of course be celebrating in many ways.
The 2025 Jubilee Year begins on Christmas Eve 2024, when the Holy Door will be opened and concludes on 6 January 2026.
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Towards the Jubilee Year 2025
Hymn for the Jubilee Year - Pilgrims of Hope
Towards the Jubilee Year 2025
Watch this video for an introduction to the Jubilee Year 2025.
Hymn for the Jubilee Year - Pilgrims of Hope
Hymn for the Jubilee Year - Pilgrims of Hope
Hymn for the Jubilee Year - Pilgrims of Hope
This is the official hymn for the 2025 Jubilee - Pilgrims of Hope.
Lyrics by Msgr. Pierangelo Sequeri Music by Maestro Francesco Meneghello Recording performed by the Choir of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC - Peter Latona, Director
Prayers in School
The Lord's Prayer
The Lord's Prayer
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who
trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever
Amen
Hail Mary
The Lord's Prayer
The Lord's Prayer
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary , Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be
The Lord's Prayer
Morning Prayer
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Morning Prayer
Lunchtime Prayer
Morning Prayer
My God I give to you today,
All that I think and do and say,
All my work and all my play,
My God I give to you today.
Amen
Lunchtime Prayer
Lunchtime Prayer
Lunchtime Prayer
Help us to remember all the children around the world, who do not have enough food to eat, water to drink or clothes to wear.
Let us be thankful for all the things that we have and to learn the importance of sharing.
Amen
Hometime Prayer
Lunchtime Prayer
Lunchtime Prayer
We've had a lovely day in school,
And now it's time to say,
Goodbye until we meet again,
Go safely on your way.
Amen
Eternal Rest
Eternal Rest
Eternal Rest
During the month of November, we particularly prayer for the souls of the faithful departed.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
Family Prayers and Activities
CAFOD Rosary Podcasts
How to Pray the Rosary with a Child
How to Pray the Rosary with a Child
CAFOD have recorded two podcasts to pray the rosary, reflecting on the joyful and luminous mysteries as well as themes of hunger, poverty and creation. There are also additional resources for praying the rosary with children.
How to Pray the Rosary with a Child
How to Pray the Rosary with a Child
How to Pray the Rosary with a Child
In May and October we traditionally pray the Rosary. Click on the green button for a 'Wiki' guide to praying the Rosary with children.
Animated Rosary
How to Pray the Rosary with a Child
Pope Francis's Five Finger Prayer
The Joyful + Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary from the series "My Time With Jesus" on the EWTN Ireland YouTube channel.
Pope Francis's Five Finger Prayer
Pope Francis's Five Finger Prayer
Pope Francis's Five Finger Prayer
Click on the image to visit the Liverpool Archdiocese website to see and download Pope Francis's five finger prayers.
Family Prayer Cards
Pope Francis's Five Finger Prayer
Family Prayer Cards
Click on the image to visit the Liverpool Archdiocese website to see and download the set of family prayer cards.