We start with the Sign of the Cross.

All Souls

WORD OF THE WEEK

The word of the week is Saints! On Sunday we celebrated the feast of All Saints Day. This is a very special feast in the Catholic Church’s Liturgical calendar where we remember and celebrate all the holy men and women who have died and are believed to be heaven with God.

We all have the potential to become saints! Saints are ordinary people who have followed in Jesus’ footsteps and stood up for their faith.

In this week’s WOTW video we explore some of the significant saints linked to our school community.

PRAYER

Let us pray:

Dear Lord,

Help us to hear Your calling and be inspired to follow in Jesus’ footsteps.

May we keep faith during both the good times and the challenging times.

Amen.

Mission

Mission Statement Challenge – #CTKCARESCOMMUNITY

Speak to a friend you have not spoken to for a while.

#CTKCARESSTAYALERT

We end by making the Sign of the Cross.

We start with the Sign of the Cross.

Tuesday of week 31 in Ordinary Time

Gather

Word

LECTIO DIVINA

Lectio Divina literally translates as “divine reading”. It is a way of developing a closer relationship with God by reflecting prayerfully on His words.

LECTIO – Read
Read the Scripture for the first time.

Are there any words or phrases that impact you?

MEDITATIO – Reflect
Read the Scripture for the second time.

What is the message that God trying to say to us?

ORATIO – Respond
Read the Scripture for the third time.

How am I going to respond to God’s message?

CONTEMPLATIO – Rest
Read the Scripture for the fourth time.

Spend a moment contemplating and allow God to work in you.

A reading from the Holy Gospel according John. (2:5)

Glory to You, O Lord.

“Jesus’ mother then told the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.””

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.

Response

REFLECTION ACTIVITY

Read it. Think about it. Discuss it.

Often Saints have something called a Patronage – it’s a group of people or a situation that they have a special connection with. These patronages give us someone to turn to in certain situations to ask for help and guidance.

Today we have a short quiz to test your knowledge on some of our Catholic Saints! Maybe you could jot down your answers as you go through the questions in your planner with your form.

Have any of you heard of these saints before? Do any of the answers surprise you?

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Question 1:

St Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of… (a) Animals and Ecology

Question 2:

St Zita of Lucca is often appealed to help find… (b) Lost Keys

Question 3:

St Veronica is the patron saint of… (c) Photographers

Question 4:

St Matthew the Apostle is the patron saint of…(c) Accountants

Question 5:

St Genesius of Rome is the patron saint of…(b) Comedians

PRAYER

Let us pray:

Dear Lord,

Give us the courage and understanding to explore our faith, ask questions and open our hearts and minds to hear Your answers.

May we always remember to speak to You and be reminded of Your goodness.

Through Christ our Lord,

Amen.

Mission

Mission Statement Challenge – #CTKCARESACHIEVE

Do 1 hour of homework or revision.

#CTKCARESCONTROLTHEVIRUS

We end with the Sign of the Cross.

We start with the Sign of the Cross.

Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop

Gather

Word

LECTIO DIVINA

Lectio Divina literally translates as “divine reading”. It is a way of developing a closer relationship with God by reflecting prayerfully on His words.

LECTIO – Read
Read the Scripture for the first time.

Are there any words or phrases that impact you?

MEDITATIO – Reflect
Read the Scripture for the second time.

What is the message that God trying to say to us?

ORATIO – Respond
Read the Scripture for the third time.

How am I going to respond to God’s message?

CONTEMPLATIO – Rest
Read the Scripture for the fourth time.

Spend a moment contemplating and allow God to work in you.

A reading from the book of Psalms. (27:14)

“Trust in the Lord. Have faith and do not despair. Trust in the Lord.”

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Response

REFLECTION ACTIVITY

See it. Think about it. Discuss it.

PRAYER

Let us pray:

Ever-Living God,

We remember those whom You have gathered from the storm of war into the peace of your presence;

may that same peace calm our fears, bring justice to all peoples and establish harmony among the nations.

Through Christ our Lord,

Amen.

Mission

Mission Statement Challenge – #CTKCARESRESPECT

Ask a member of staff if they need any help.

#CTKCARESSAVELIVES

We end with the Sign of the Cross.

We start with the Sign of the Cross.

Thursday of week 31 in Ordinary Time

Gather

Word

LECTIO DIVINA

Lectio Divina literally translates as “divine reading”. It is a way of developing a closer relationship with God by reflecting prayerfully on His words.

LECTIO – Read
Read the Scripture for the first time.

Are there any words or phrases that impact you?

MEDITATIO – Reflect
Read the Scripture for the second time.

What is the message that God trying to say to us?

ORATIO – Respond
Read the Scripture for the third time.

How am I going to respond to God’s message?

CONTEMPLATIO – Rest
Read the Scripture for the fourth time.

Spend a moment contemplating and allow God to work in you.

A reading from the first letter of Saint Paul to Timothy. (4:12)

“Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for the believers in your speech, your conduct, your love, faith, and purity.”

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Response

REFLECTION ACTIVITY

Read it. Think about it. Discuss it.

When we think of saints we often think of people who lived and died many years ago. But there are modern day saints here on earth now, in our Churches, in our town centres and even in our own school buildings!

What do you think is special about belonging to a Catholic School community?
What is different and unique about a Catholic School?
What qualities do you think a saint has in the 21st Century?

Think of someone in your head who you think is a modern day saint in our community and spend a moment praying for them.

PRAYER

Let us pray:

Dear Lord, 

Thank you for the example of the saints. 

Help me to follow in their footsteps and devote myself, my service and all that I do, to You. 

Through Christ our Lord,

Amen.

Mission

Mission Statement Challenge – #CTKCARESENCOUNTER

Light a candle for somebody you have lost.

#CTKCARESSTAYSAFE

We end with the Sign of the Cross.

We start with the Sign of the Cross.

Friday of week 31 in Ordinary Time

STAY ALERT. STAY SAFE. BE KIND.

Have a great weekend everybody! 🙂

#CTKCARESBEKIND

We end with the Sign of the Cross.