Praying Together
We value the importance of prayer within our school community and support our children and their families to pray together. Please see below some prayer ideas that you can use at home.Stations of the Cross
How to pray the Rosary
The Joyful Mysteries
1. The Annunciation. Luke 1:26-38
The Angel Gabriel appears to Mary, announcing she is to be the Mother of God.
2. The Visitation. Luke 1:39-56
Elizabeth greets Mary: "Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb!"
3. The Nativity. Luke 2:1-20
The Virgin Mary gives birth to the Redeemer of the World.
4. The Presentation. Luke 2:22-39
The Blessed Mother presents the Child Jesus in the Temple.
5. The Finding in the Temple. Luke 2:42-52
The Blessed Mother finds Jesus in the Temple.
The Luminous Mysteries
1. The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan. John 1:29-34
The heavens open wide and the voice of the Father declares Jesus the beloved Son.
2. The Wedding Feast at Cana. John 2:1-11
The first of the signs, when Christ changes water into wine and opens the hearts of the disciples to faith, thanks to the intervention of Mary, the first among believers.
3. The Announcement of the Kingdom. Matthew 4:17
Jesus proclaims the coming of the Kingdom of God, calls us to conversion and forgives the sins of all who draw near to Him in humble trust.
4. The Transfiguration. Matthew 17:1-8
The glory of the Godhead shines forth from the face of Christ as the Father commands the astonished Apostles to "listen to him."
5. The Institution of the Eucharist (food for our salvation). Matthew 26:26-30
Christ offers his body and blood as food under the signs of bread and wine, and testifies "to the end" His love for humanity, for whose salvation He will offer Himself in sacrifice.
The Sorrowful Mysteries
1. The Agony in the Garden. Luke 22:39-44
At Gethsemane, Jesus prays as He contemplates the sins of the world.
2. The Scourging at the Pillar. Matthew 27:26
Jesus is cruelly scourged until His mortified body could bear no more.
3. The Crowning with Thorns. Matthew 27:28-31
A crown of thorns is placed on the head of Jesus.
4. The Carrying of the Cross. Luke 23:26-32
Jesus carries the heavy cross upon His shoulders to Calvary.
5. The Crucifixion. Matthew 27:33-50
Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies after hours of agony.
The Glorious Mysteries
1. The Resurrection. Matthew 28:1-20
Jesus rises glorious and immortal, three days after His death.
2. The Ascension. Luke 24:50-51
Jesus ascends into Heaven forty days after His Resurrection.
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:24
The Holy Spirit descends upon Mary and the Apostles.
4. The Assumption.
The Blessed Mother is united with her Divine Son in Heaven.
5. The Coronation.
Mary is gloriously crowned Queen of Heaven and earth.
Children's Examen
Scripture for Hope
To have Hope
God promises can encourage us when we lose hope. Let us be reminded of the hope that we have in Jesus Christ - hope for eternity and hope for today.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast." 1 Peter 5:10
"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23
"I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people," Ephesians 1:13
"We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Thessalonians 1:3
"being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6
"I wait for the LORD, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope." Psalm 130:5
"And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us." Romans 5:5
Scripture for Peace
To Know Peace
God does not want us to fear; let us pray that joy in the risen Christ will end our anxiety and troubled spirits.
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."John 14:27
"The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27:1
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34
"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." Romans 12:12
"But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine." Isaiah 43:1
"I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears." Psalm 34:4
"When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy." Psalm 94:19
"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice." Philippians 4:4
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness," Galatians 5:22
"Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full." John 16:24
"A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." Proverbs 17:22
"Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory," 1 Peter 1:8
"So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you." John 16:22
"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24
"You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." Psalm 16:11
"These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full." John 15:11
"For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning." Psalm 30:5
"Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure." Psalm 16:9
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands." Isaiah 55:12
Scripture for Strength
To have Strength
Let us discover the courage and confidence we need
when we feel weak or discouraged.
I can do all things through him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Philippians 4:13
"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6
"But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." 1 Corinthians 10:13
"The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him." Exodus 15:2
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might." Ephesians 6:10
"For the Lord your God is he who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory." Deuteronomy 20:4
"But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." 2 Timothy 1:7
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2
"He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength." Isaiah 40:29
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27:1
"Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!" Psalm 31:24
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalm 73:26
"But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." 2 Corinthians 12:9
"And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ " Mark 12:30
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1
"May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace." Psalm 29:11
"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”" John 16:33
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." Matthew 6:33
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Psalm 23:4
"The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation." Psalm 118:14
Scripture for Uplifting
To be Uplifted
We all have days when our hearts need to be encouraged and our spirits lifted. We are reminded of God's love and His promises of hope and comfort.
"'For I know the plans I have for you', declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future'." Jeremiah 29:11
"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." John 16:33
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Psalm 23:4
"For the Lord your God is he who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory." Deuteronomy 20:4
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
"Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him." Psalm 34:8
"For the LORD is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless." Psalm 84:11
