1. NORES Supporting Catholic Education and Formation
This PowerPoint is designed to explore the Beatitudes in a whole school assembly.
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NORES Supporting Catholic Education and Formation
NORES is the Office for Religious Education, Evangelisation, Catechesis and Schools in the Diocese of Northampton. Registered Charity:

2. What is happiness?

3. Happiness is when my baby brother was born.
Happiness is when you love someone.
Happiness is my family going on holiday to the seaside.
Happiness is Manchester United winning the cup.
Happiness is my birthday party.
Happiness is eating roast chicken.
Happiness is my dad’s new job.
By Keiran (Age 9)
Some thoughts on happiness from other children

4. Happiness is……
Happiness is eating ice cream on a hot day.
Happiness is swimming in the sea.
Happiness is my dad’s new car.
Happiness is a new CD.
Happiness is winning a race on sports day.
Happiness is my new red dress.
By Tess (Age 7)

5. A reading from the gospel according to Matthew

6. Happy are those who know they don’t deserve to be God’s friends
It is so easy to do wrong things. Then we feel sad and ashamed.
But God forgives us every time. We are welcome in God’s family just as we wre.
Happy are those who know they don’t deserve to be God’s friends

7. Let us pray Dear God I know I sometimes do wrong things. I am sorry.
Amen

8. Happy are those who feel so sad they want to cry and cry
Sometimes it seems that everything has gone wrong and nothing can make it right.
But God is with us and God will comfort us
Happy are those who feel so sad they want to cry and cry

9. Let us pray
Dear God
Thank you for always being with me
Amen

10. Happy are those who don’t push to get their own way
Sometimes its hard to put other people first.
But God notices when we put others first. God promises to give us good things.
Happy are those who don’t push to get their own way

11. Let us pray
Dear God
Help me to put other people first.
Amen

12. Happy are those who long to do what God wants
There are so many things to do.
But whatever it is that we do we can do it in a kind and loving way. We can be like Jesus.
Happy are those who long to do what God wants

13. Let us pray
Dear God
Help me to be the best person
I can be.
Amen

14. Happy are those who forgive others
It can be hard to forgive others but it feels great to be forgiven.
But God always forgives us
Happy are those who forgive others

15. Let us pray Dear God Thank you for always forgiving me.
Help me to make a fresh start.
Amen

16. Happy are those who love what is good and right
How good it feels to do the right thing.
God is good and each time we chose good we become more like God
Happy are those who love what is good and right

17. Let us pray Dear God Help me to chose the right thing to do
to make good choices.
Amen

18. Happy are those who work for peace
When will fighting ever stop?
Working for peace begins with me and my friends and family
Happy are those who work for peace

19. Let us pray Dear God Help us all to work for peace
at home and at school.
Amen

20. Happy are those who suffer hard times because they do what God wants
Have you ever tried to be kind to someone and they have hurt you?
God is with you. You are not alone.
Happy are those who suffer hard times
because they do what God wants

21. Let us pray Dear God I want to be your friend
Help me to do what you want me to do.
Amen

22. Happy are you when people tease you and tell lies about you
Its not nice being teased.
God sees everything and one day God will put everything right.
Happy are you when people tease you and tell lies about you
because you are a friend of Jesus

23. Let us pray Dear God Thank you for all the good things
you have given me.
Amen

24. Love your enemies. Do good to those who hurt you.
God made the sun and the rain and God gives these good things to everyone – good and bad alike.
And those who want to live as God’s friends are asked to to good and kind things to everyone – good and bad alike.
Love your enemies. Do good to those who hurt you.

25. Let us pray
Dear God
Show me the way that leads to happiness.
Amen

26. What can I do today to bring happiness to my friends and family?
Sending forth: Print this slide onto A4 or A5 and give them out, one for each class, to take back to the classroom and place on the prayer table.