1. We will begin by making the sign of the Cross Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen We pause to think of any special intention we want to pray for today. We light our Form Candle for all our prayers today.

2. Monday 25 th March Holy Week Reader:“Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom my soul delights. I have endowed him with my Spirit, that he may bring true justice to the nations.” (Isaiah 42:1) Together let us pray: Lord, as we begin this holy week, may we focus our eyes on you. As we think of your life, death and resurrection may we grow closer to you and proclaim you as our Lord and Saviour. AMEN

3. Tuesday 26 th March Holy Week Reader:“Now has the Son of Man been glorified, and in him God has been glorified. If God has been glorified in him, God will in turn glorify him in himself, and will glorify him very soon.” (Gospel of John 13) Together we pray: Lord, through your suffering and death comes the glory of your Resurrection. May we seek the glory of service and sacrifice. AMEN

4. Wednesday 27 th March Holy Week Reader:“For my part, I made no resistance, neither did I turn away. I offered my back to those who struck me” (Isaiah 50:7) Reader 2:Pray for all our priests in our Diocese who will gather today with Bishop Malcolm to celebrate the Mass of Chrism. During this Mass the priests will renew their vows and oil will blessed for use throughout the diocese in anointing those to be baptised, those to be Confirmed and those who are sick or dying.

5. Let us pray together: We pray for our Bishop Malcolm and all the Priests of our Diocese. Pour your blessings down O Lord on all who you have called to serve your Church as priests, May they model their lives on you, the Servant King, share the eucharist to feed us and proclaim your kingdom to all who will listen. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. AMEN

6. Thursday 28 th March Holy Week Reader:“If then, the Lord and Master, have washed your feet, you should wash each other’s feet. I have given you an example so that you may copy what I have done to you.” (Gospel of John 13:15) Together we pray: Lord, by your Cross and resurrection you have set us free. You are the Saviour of the world. AMEN (Memorial Acclamation)

7. School Prayer Prayer of Saint Benedict We pray Lord, that everything we do may be prompted by your inspiration, so that every prayer and work of ours may begin from you, and be brought by you to completion. Amen Saint Benedict – Pray for us