3rd Week of Advent Sunday 17th December 2017

Candle Prayer Dear Lord Jesus, We light this candle to remind us that you are the Light of the world. As we come together now to pray and to praise may you remove all darkness from our hearts and minds. Amen

The Advent Wreath The third candle is for John the Baptist. Lord Jesus, Light of the world, John told the people to prepare, for you were very near. As Christmas grows closer day by day, help us to be ready to welcome you now.

Alleluia Alleluia, Alleluia! Listen to Jesus. Do what he tells you. Open your hearts today. Alleluia!

Peace be with you And also with you The Gospel – John 1:6-7 Peace be with you And also with you

There was a man, sent from God, The Gospel – John 1:6-7 There was a man, sent from God, whose name was John.

He came as a witness to testify about the Light The Gospel – John 1:6-7 He came as a witness to testify about the Light

so that everyone might believe through him. The Gospel – John 1:6-7 so that everyone might believe through him.

Prayers of the faithful Lord in your mercy, Hear our 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 thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever.   Amen

Our School Prayer Father God, protect us, Keep us safe at school each day. Jesus Christ, be with us in our work and in our play. Holy Spirit, guide us, Keep our hope and vision high. Give us faith, fun and friendship As we learn, love and fly.