Prayer & Liturgy
Prayer and Celebration of the Word is at the centre of every school day. Celebration of the Word is led by different members of staff and children.
Let us commit ourselves afresh this day to prayer. The conversation that is prayer will form us. Silence and wonder in the presence of God will form us.
Bishop Richard at Festival 50
The children learn a variety of prayers and different ways that they can pray, including Lectio Divina, Visio Divina and Spontaneous Prayer. We follow 'To Love You More Dearly' (The Prayer & Liturgy Directory) from the Catholic Education Society.
Examples of School Prayers
Morning prayer
O my God, you love me
You’re with me night and day.
I want to love you always
in all I do and say.
I try to please you, Father.
Bless me through the day.
Amen.
Grace (lunchtime prayer)
Bless us, O Lord,
as we sit together.
Bless the food we eat today.
Bless the hands that made the food.
Bless us, O Lord.
Amen.
End of day prayer
God our Father,
we come to say
thank you for your love today.
Thank you for my family
and all the friends you give to me.
Guard me in the dark of night
and in the morning send your light.
Amen.
School prayer
Heavenly Father, we know you are with us.
Help us to always love and care for each other.
Give us the confidence to have faith in ourselves and to do our best.
Teach us to respect one another
as we work together to make St Anne’s
a happy and welcoming place.
Strengthen our faith as we grow in your love.
Amen.
Hail Mary (especially in May & October)
Hail Mary, full of grace.
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.