Prayers for Holy Mass For the Beginning of the Scholastic Year

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Response: Contemplative

Relationship: Me & The Sacred/Divine

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At the beginning of the scholastic year, the religious counsellor / spiritual director can celebrate Holy Mass for educators and students. You can download the following Prayers and readings for Holy Mass:

Quddiesa għall-Edukaturi (Malti)Download

Quddiesa għall-Istudenti (Malti)Download

Talba ta’ Dedikazzjoni għas-Sena-Skolastika (Malti)Download

Holy Mass For Peace and Justice (English)Download

Forgiveness Prayers

Lord, forgive us for the times we are selfish and rude. Lord have mercy

Lord have mercy

Lord, forgive those people who say hurtful things to others. Christ have mercy

Christ have mercy

Lord, please forgive us for the times we were not instruments of peace with all those around us through our actions. Lord have mercy

Lord have mercy

Prayers of the Faithful

1. Inspire Pope Francis and our Archbishop who lead and serve the church. May they know your guidance and direction. Hear our prayer

O Lord graciously hear us.

2. Show us how to serve one another, to offer love, care, and support. Hear our prayer

O Lord graciously hear us.

3. Help our leaders, parents and those who take care of us, teachers and educators, doctors, social workers and counsellors to be bringers of peace in all situations. Hear our prayer

O Lord graciously hear us.

4. Lead us to be generous with our time, possessions and money. Hear our prayer

O Lord graciously hear us.

5. For the souls of our relatives departed. God grant them eternal rest in peace. Hear our prayer

O Lord graciously hear us.

6. (Let’s spend some time in silence to present to God our personal prayers)

For our own needs and intentions, that we now recall in our hearts [pause], we pray to the Lord:

O Lord graciously hear us.

Prayers-of-the-Faithful-middle-secondary Download

Choose from the following prayers

1. For an end to the violence perpetrated by harsh words, deadly weapons, or cold indifference. May our homes, schools, nation, and all the countries worldwide become havens of peace. Let us pray to the Lord.

O Lord, graciously hear us.

2. The grace to see every human being as a child of God, regardless of race, language, or culture. Let us pray to the Lord.
O Lord, graciously hear us.

3. For the wisdom to receive the stories and experiences of those different from ourselves and respond respectfully. Let us pray to the Lord.
O Lord, graciously hear us.

4. To protect all police and first responders who risk their lives daily to ensure our safety, be fair and just, and promote peace. Let us pray to the Lord.

O Lord, graciously hear us.

5. For our school, we may cultivate welcome, extend hospitality, and encourage the participation of people of all cultures and beliefs. Let us pray to the Lord.

O Lord, graciously hear us.

6. For solidarity in our global human family, we may work together to protect those most vulnerable and in need. Let us pray to the Lord.

O Lord, graciously hear us.

7. For the souls of our relatives departed. God grant them eternal rest in peace. Let us pray to the Lord.

O Lord, graciously hear us.

8. (Let’s spend some time in silence to present to God our personal prayers)

For our own needs and intentions, that we now recall in our hearts [pause], we pray to the Lord:

O Lord, graciously hear us.

Choose from the following prayers:

1. For an end to the violence perpetrated by harsh words, deadly weapons, or cold indifference. May our homes, schools, nation, and all the countries worldwide become havens of peace. Let us pray to the Lord.

O Lord, graciously hear us.

2. The grace to see every human being as a child of God, regardless of race, language, or culture. Let us pray to the Lord.
O Lord, graciously hear us.

3. For the wisdom to receive the stories and experiences of those different from ourselves and respond respectfully. Let us pray to the Lord.
O Lord, graciously hear us.

4. To protect all police and first responders who risk their lives daily to ensure our safety, be fair, and promote peace. Let us pray to the Lord.

O Lord, graciously hear us.

5. For our school, we may cultivate welcome, extend hospitality, and encourage the participation of people of all cultures and beliefs. Let us pray to the Lord.

O Lord, graciously hear us.

6. For solidarity in our global human family, we may work together to protect those most vulnerable and in need. Let us pray to the Lord.

O Lord, graciously hear us.

7. For the souls of our relatives departed. God grant them eternal rest in peace. Let us pray to the Lord.

O Lord, graciously hear us.

8. (Let’s spend some time in silence to present to God our personal prayers)

For our own needs and intentions, that we now recall in our hearts [pause], we pray to the Lord:

O Lord, graciously hear us.

1. Lord Jesus, deliver us from self-centeredness and indifference. Help us to be caring and compassionate toward all people, no matter their race, religion, or country of origin. Lord have mercy.

Lord have mercy

2. Christ Jesus, deliver us from the silence that gives consent to abuse, violence and oppression. Grant us the passionate desire and strength to risk speaking for the common good and justice. Christ have mercy.

Christ have mercy

3. Lord Jesus, deliver us from apathy, and hardness of heart. Give us sympathetic hearts to reach out to those around us who are in deep grief – especially adolescents and youths who are suffering from fear, confusion, and profound loss. Lord have mercy.

Lord have mercy

1. Lord Jesus, deliver us from self-centeredness and indifference. Help us to be caring and compassionate toward all people, no matter their race, religion, or country of origin. Lord have mercy

Lord have mercy

2. Christ Jesus, deliver us from the silence that gives consent to abuse, violence and oppression. Grant us the passionate desire and strength to risk speaking for the common good and justice. Christ have mercy.

Christ have mercy

3. Lord Jesus, deliver us from apathy, and hardness of heart. Give us sympathetic hearts to reach out to those around us who are in deep grief – especially adolescents and youths who are suffering from fear, confusion, and profound loss. Lord have mercy

Lord have mercy