become saints of the 21st century Grow in holiness become saints of the 21st century Day One Catholic Education Week 2011

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “CALLED”? Day One WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “CALLED”?   “ I hope that among those of you listening to me today there are some of the future saints of the twenty-first century.” Catholic Education Week

Day One Opening Hymn: “Do Not Be Afraid”   Catholic Education Week

Day One Opening Hymn: “Be Not Afraid”   Catholic Education Week

Day One All: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.   Leader: Today, Lord, through prayer and reflection within our school and parish communities, we begin a week which celebrates the life of Catholic education and the faith which we profess.    Catholic Education Week

Day One Reader One: Our theme for Catholic Education Week comes from the words of the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI on his visit to Great Britain. When the Pope spoke to us he said that he hoped that the future saints of the 21st century were listening. During this week we are going to learn what it means to be ‘called’ and how we can try to make time in our lives to help us to listen.   Reader Two: What does it mean to be “called”?     Catholic Education Week

Day One Reader Three: A reading from the Prophet Isaiah Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. Because you are precious in my sight, and honoured, and I love you, I give people in return for you, nations in exchange for your life. This is the Word of The Lord All: Thanks be to God      Catholic Education Week

Day One Reader Two: What does it mean to be “called”? Optional A presentation from pupils about how we have learned to listen to and answer God’s call in our school.       Catholic Education Week

Day One Leader: Personal Reflection Time As we watch this presentation, let us take time to be still and to quietly listen to what God wants to say to us.       Catholic Education Week

“There is something I very much want to say to you” Am I sometimes content with second best? Do I sometimes not try as hard as I could? Do I use all of my gifts and talents? “There is something I very much want to say to you” How will I know that I am on the right path to becoming a saint? Having money makes it possible to be generous and to do good in the world Being highly skilled in some activity or profession is good As you come to know him better, How often do I really listen for God’s voice speaking to me? And He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. Do I clutter my day with noise that stops me from hearing? “I hope that among those of you listening to me today there are some of the future saints of the twenty-first century.” what are the qualities you see in others that you would most like to have yourselves? What kind of person would you really like to be? Happiness is something we all want What am I being ‘Called’ to do? What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy true happiness is to be found in God you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your own life. How do I become God’s friend? What does friendship mean? How will it affect my actions? My life? Happiness? God wants your friendship once these things begin to matter to you he invites us to respond to that love. but on its own, it is not enough to make us happy you are precious in my sight Am I generous with my money? Do I use it to do good in the world? I have called you by name you are eager to do something to help them I am asking you not to be content with second best. have the courage to place our deepest hopes in God alone LISTEN but it will not satisfy us unless we aim for something greater still you are well on the way LISTEN You begin to see greed and selfishness and all the other sins for what they really are What am I aiming for? you want to comfort the sorrowful, to becoming saints. Only he can satisfy the deepest needs of our hearts. You want to come to the aid of the poor and the hungry You begin to feel compassion for people in difficulties Things that cause deep suffering and do great damage

Prayers of Intercession Day One Prayers of Intercession   Catholic Education Week

Day One Heavenly Father, we pray that, in a world which is ever changing, we may always have the courage to tell others about you. We ask that everything we do and say in our Catholic school will help others to know who you are and become your friend. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.        Catholic Education Week

Day One Jesus, we pray that in our schools we will find time to listen to your words. We ask that we will always follow your example and that our words and actions bring your light to the world. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.         Catholic Education Week

Day One Holy Spirit, we pray that, with your help, we can become saints. We ask that we will always use your gifts and our talents to grow in our friendship with God. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.          Catholic Education Week

Day One Mary, we ask you to take our prayers to God our Father. We ask that as we celebration as a Church community that we may be united with all the Saints in helping to build God’s kingdom. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.            Catholic Education Week

Day One Leader: As we come to the end of our Assembly, let us pray together:             Catholic Education Week

Day One Father of all, in your love for us, help us to develop our own talents so that we may become like Jesus and lead lives of goodness.              Catholic Education Week

Day One Bless all learners and all teachers. Help us, through our learning, to believe in you and to celebrate the life of your Church.                Catholic Education Week

Day One Help us to grow in holiness as we grow in friendship with you and try to become saints. We make this prayer in the name of Jesus, our Lord. Amen                 Catholic Education Week

Day One All: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.              Catholic Education Week

become saints of the 21st century Grow in holiness become saints of the 21st century Day Two Catholic Education Week

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “HOLY”? Day Two WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “HOLY”?   “ God wants your friendship . . . once you enter into friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change. As you come to know him better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your own life.”          Catholic Education Week

“Holy Is His Name” (The Magnificat) Day Two Opening Hymn: “Holy Is His Name” (The Magnificat)    Catholic Education Week

Day Two All: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.   Leader: Today, Lord, through prayer and reflection within our school and parish communities, we continue our week which celebrates the life of Catholic education and the faith which we profess.             Catholic Education Week

Day Two Reader One: Our theme for Catholic Education week comes from the words of the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI on his visit to Great Britain. When the Pope spoke to us he said that God wanted to be our friend. During this week we are going to learn more about what it means to be God’s friends and how this is what the Pope means when he asks us to become ‘Holy’.      Reader Two: What does it mean to be “Holy”?          Catholic Education Week

Day Two Reader Three: A reading from the Gospel of Luke (Lk 1, 46-53) Mary said, “My heart praises the Lord, my soul is glad because of God my Saviour, for he has remembered me, his lowly servant! From now on people will call me holy, because of the great things the mighty has done for me. His name is Holy; from one generation to another he shows mercy to those who honour him. He has stretched out his mighty arm and scattered the proud with all their plans.            Catholic Education Week

Day Two He has brought down mighty kings from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away with empty hands.” The Gospel of the Lord All: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ            Catholic Education Week

Day Two Reader Two: What does it mean to be “holy”? Optional A presentation from pupils about how we try to be God’s friends in our everyday lives.       Catholic Education Week

Day Two Leader: Personal Reflection Time As we watch this presentation, let us take time to be still and to quietly listen to what God wants to say to us.       Catholic Education Week

“for he has remembered me, his lowly servant!” How do I live my life? What does it mean to be Holy? How am I being called to Holiness? “for he has remembered me, his lowly servant!” The A.R.T. of Justice and Peace How can I learn from Mary? How could I live my life? “From now on people will call me holy,” “my soul is glad because of God my Saviour” My heart praises the Lord ACT to meet urgent needs of those in our world REFLECT on what causes these  needs. TRANSFORM society. How should I live my life? Holy is His Name Nothing is a miracle? What must I do to be friends with God? Everything is a miracle?

Prayers of Intercession Day Two Prayers of Intercession   Catholic Education Week

Day Two Heavenly Father, we pray that, in a world which is ever changing, we may always have the courage to tell others about you. We ask that everything we do and say in our Catholic school will help others to know who you are and become your friend. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.        Catholic Education Week

Day Two Jesus, we pray that in our schools we will find time to listen to your words. We ask that we will always follow your example and that our words and actions bring your light to the world. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.         Catholic Education Week

Day Two Holy Spirit, we pray that, with your help, we can become saints. We ask that we will always use your gifts and our talents to grow in our friendship with God. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.          Catholic Education Week

Day Two Mary, we ask you to take our prayers to God our Father. We ask that as we celebration as a Church community that we may be united with all the Saints in helping to build God’s kingdom. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.            Catholic Education Week

Day Two Leader: As we come to the end of our Assembly, let us pray together:             Catholic Education Week

Day Two Father of all, in your love for us, help us to develop our own talents so that we may become like Jesus and lead lives of goodness.              Catholic Education Week

Day Two Bless all learners and all teachers. Help us, through our learning, to believe in you and to celebrate the life of your Church.                Catholic Education Week

Day Two Help us to grow in holiness as we grow in friendship with you and try to become saints. We make this prayer in the name of Jesus, our Lord. Amen                 Catholic Education Week

Day Two All: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.              Catholic Education Week

become saints of the 21st century Grow in holiness become saints of the 21st century Day Three Catholic Education Week

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A “SAINT”? Day Three WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A “SAINT”?   “When I invite you to become saints, I am asking you not to be content with second best... ...The key to it is very simple – true happiness is to be found in God. We need to have the courage to place our deepest hopes in God alone, not in money, in a career, in worldly success, or in our relationships with others, but in God. Only he can satisfy the deepest needs of our hearts.”             Catholic Education Week Catholic Education Commission

“Yahweh (Oh Lord), I Know You Are Near” Day Three Opening Hymn: “Yahweh (Oh Lord), I Know You Are Near”      Catholic Education Week

Day Three All: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.   Leader: Today, Lord, through this time of prayer and reflection within our school and parish communities, we continue to celebrate the life of Catholic education and the faith which we profess.              Catholic Education Week

Day Three Reader One: Our theme for Catholic Education week comes from the words of the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI on his visit to Great Britain. When the Pope spoke to us, he said that he didn’t want us to be content with second best.                Catholic Education Week

Day Three Reader One: During this week we are going to learn and share our experiences of what it means to be a saint and how we can find ‘true happiness’ in life.   Reader Two: What does it mean to be a “saint”?                 Catholic Education Week

Day Three Reader Three: A reading from the book of Psalms (Ps 139 1-10) Lord, you have examined me and you know me. You know everything I do; from far away you understand all my thoughts. You see me, whether I am working or resting; you know all my actions. Even before I speak you already know what I will say. You are all around me on every side; you protect me with your power. Your knowledge of me is too deep; it is beyond my understanding.                   Catholic Education Week

Day Three Where could I go to escape from you? Where could I get away from your presence? If I went up to heaven, you would be there. If I lay down in the world of the dead, you would be there. If I flew away beyond the east or lived in the farthest place in the west, you would be there to lead me, you would be there to help me. This is the Word of the Lord   ALL: Thanks be to God         Catholic Education Week

Day Three Reader Two: What does it mean to be a “saint”? Optional presentation from pupils about how we find true happiness when we try to do what God wants us to do.                   Catholic Education Week

Day Three Leader: Personal Reflection Time As we watch this presentation, let us take time to be still and to quietly listen to what God wants to say to us.       Catholic Education Week

but in God Only he can satisfy the deepest needs of our hearts.” We need to have the courage What does it mean to be a saint? Only he can satisfy the deepest needs of our hearts.” true happiness is to be found in God. not in money, in a career, in worldly success, or in our relationships with others, “When I invite you to become saints, I am asking you not to be content with second best... but in God to place our deepest hopes in God alone ...The key to it is very simple

Prayers of Intercession Day Three Prayers of Intercession   Catholic Education Week

Day Three Heavenly Father, we pray that, in a world which is ever changing, we may always have the courage to tell others about you. We ask that everything we do and say in our Catholic school will help others to know who you are and become your friend. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.        Catholic Education Week

Day Three Jesus, we pray that in our schools we will find time to listen to your words. We ask that we will always follow your example and that our words and actions bring your light to the world. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.         Catholic Education Week

Day Three Holy Spirit, we pray that, with your help, we can become saints. We ask that we will always use your gifts and our talents to grow in our friendship with God. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.          Catholic Education Week

Day Three Mary, we ask you to take our prayers to God our Father. We ask that as we celebration as a Church community that we may be united with all the Saints in helping to build God’s kingdom. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.            Catholic Education Week

Day Three Leader: As we come to the end of our Assembly, let us pray together:             Catholic Education Week

Day Three Father of all, in your love for us, help us to develop our own talents so that we may become like Jesus and lead lives of goodness.              Catholic Education Week

Day Three Bless all learners and all teachers. Help us, through our learning, to believe in you and to celebrate the life of your Church.                Catholic Education Week

Day Three Help us to grow in holiness as we grow in friendship with you and try to become saints. We make this prayer in the name of Jesus, our Lord. Amen                 Catholic Education Week

Day Three All: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.              Catholic Education Week

become saints of the 21st century Grow in holiness become saints of the 21st century Day Four Catholic Education Week

Why should I become a “saint”? Day Four Why should I become a “saint”?   “What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness.”             Catholic Education Week

Day Four Opening Hymn: “Here I Am Lord”      Catholic Education Week

Day Four All: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.   Leader: Today, Lord, through a week of prayer and reflection within our school and parish communities, we continue our week which celebrates the life of Catholic education and the faith which we profess.              Catholic Education Week

Day Four Reader One: Our theme for Catholic Education week comes from the words of the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, on his visit to Great Britain. When the Pope spoke to us, he said that God loves us and wants the best for us. During this week we are going to learn what the Pope means when he says the ‘best thing is to grow in holiness’. Reader Two: Why should I become a “saint”?       Catholic Education Week

Day Four Reader Three: A reading from the first book of Samuel (3: 8-10) The Lord God called Samuel a third time; he got up, went to Eli, and said, “You called me, and here I am.” Then Eli realised that it was the Lord who was calling the Boy, so he said to him, “Go back to bed; and if he calls you again say, ‘Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went back to bed. The Lord came and stood there and called as he had before, “Samuel! Samuel!” Samuel answered, “Speak; your servant is listening.” This is the word of the Lord,   All: Thanks be to God         Catholic Education Week

Day Four Reader Two: Why should I become a “saint”? Optional presentation by pupils about how we change the world through our prayers, words and actions. Catholic Education Week

Day Three Leader: Personal Reflection Time As we watch this presentation, let us take time to be still and to quietly listen to what God wants to say to us.       Catholic Education Week

you saints by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness Why should I become a saint? by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness you are well on the way to becoming saints “You called me, and here I am.” once these things begin to matter to you, he wants the very best for you he wants the very best for you Why should I become a “saint”? you are well on the way to becoming saints God loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine “Speak Lord, your servant is listening” St. Margaret of Scotland? St. Michael? St Paul? St. Andrew? Which Saints should I become like?

Prayers of Intercession Day Four Prayers of Intercession   Catholic Education Week

Day Four Heavenly Father, we pray that, in a world which is ever changing, we may always have the courage to tell others about you. We ask that everything we do and say in our Catholic school will help others to know who you are and become your friend. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.        Catholic Education Week

Day Four Jesus, we pray that in our schools we will find time to listen to your words. We ask that we will always follow your example and that our words and actions bring your light to the world. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.         Catholic Education Week

Day Four Holy Spirit, we pray that, with your help, we can become saints. We ask that we will always use your gifts and our talents to grow in our friendship with God. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.          Catholic Education Week

Day Four Mary, we ask you to take our prayers to God our Father. We ask that as we celebration as a Church community that we may be united with all the Saints in helping to build God’s kingdom. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.            Catholic Education Week

Day Four Leader: As we come to the end of our Assembly let us pray together:             Catholic Education Week

Day Four Father of all, in your love for us, help us to develop our own talents so that we may become like Jesus and lead lives of goodness.              Catholic Education Week

Day Four Bless all learners and all teachers. Help us, through our learning, to believe in you and to celebrate the life of your Church.                Catholic Education Week

Day Four Help us to grow in holiness as we grow in friendship with you and try to become saints. We make this prayer in the name of Jesus, our Lord. Amen                 Catholic Education Week

Day Four All: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.              Catholic Education Week

become saints of the 21st century Grow in holiness become saints of the 21st century Day Five Catholic Education Week

How will I know I am becoming a saint? Day Five How will I know I am becoming a saint?   “You begin to feel compassion for people in difficulties and you are eager to do something to help them. You want to come to the aid of the poor and the hungry, you want to comfort the sorrowful, you want to be kind and generous. And once these things begin to matter to you, you are well on the way to becoming saints.”             Catholic Education Week

They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love Day Five Opening Hymn: They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love      Catholic Education Week

Day Five Opening Hymn: A New Commandment      Catholic Education Week

Day Five All: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.   Leader: Today, Lord, through this time of prayer and reflection within our school and parish communities, we continue our week which celebrates the life of Catholic education and the faith which we profess.              Catholic Education Week

Day Five Reader One: Our theme for Catholic Education week comes from the words of Pope Benedict XVI on his visit to Great Britain. When the Pope spoke to us, he said that we can all become saints. He told us that we will begin to feel changes in the way we want to act and treat others. At the end of this week we are going to reflect on what changes we have made in our lives and think about how we can know that we are growing in holiness and are on the right path to becoming a saint.      Catholic Education Week

Day Five Reader Two: How will I know I am becoming a saint?   Reader Three: A reading from the Gospel of John (12, 34-35) And now I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. If you have love for one another, then everyone will know that you are my disciples.” This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God       Catholic Education Week

Day Five Reader Two: How will I know I am becoming a saint? Optional presentation from pupils about the ways in which our learning about holiness has changed how we act.        Catholic Education Week

Day Five Leader: Personal Reflection Time As we watch this presentation, let us take time to be still and to quietly listen to what God wants to say to us.       Catholic Education Week

“Love one another as I have loved you... ...then everyone will know that you are my disciples.” love one another

Prayers of Intercession Day Five Prayers of Intercession   Catholic Education Week

Day Five Heavenly Father, we pray that, in a world which is ever changing, we may always have the courage to tell others about you. We ask that everything we do and say in our Catholic school will help others to know who you are and become your friend. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.        Catholic Education Week

Day Five Jesus, we pray that in our schools we will find time to listen to your words. We ask that we will always follow your example and that our words and actions bring your light to the world. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.         Catholic Education Week

Day Five Holy Spirit, we pray that, with your help, we can become saints. We ask that we will always use your gifts and our talents to grow in our friendship with God. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.          Catholic Education Week

Day Five Mary, we ask you to take our prayers to God our Father. We ask that as we celebration as a Church community that we may be united with all the Saints in helping to build God’s kingdom. Lord Hear Us All: Lord, graciously hear us.            Catholic Education Week

Day Five Leader: As we come to the end of our Education Week Assembly let us pray together:             Catholic Education Week

Day Five Father of all, in your love for us, help us to develop our own talents so that we may become like Jesus and lead lives of goodness.              Catholic Education Week

Day Five Bless all learners and all teachers. Help us, through our learning, to believe in you and to celebrate the life of your Church.                Catholic Education Week

Day Five Help us to grow in holiness as we grow in friendship with you and try to become saints. We make this prayer in the name of Jesus, our Lord. Amen                 Catholic Education Week

Day Five All: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.              Catholic Education Week