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Welcome

The SLT or any educator conducting the assembly will address the students positively, saying Good morning to all. One can start this assembly by stopping for a moment of silence to be mindful of the present moment. Then make the sign of the cross: “In the name of the Father, and of the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen”

Introduction

On January 16th, we will celebrate the International Day for religious freedom. Around us, we find people who have different religions. Christians go to the church, Muslims go to the Mosque, and Hindus go to the temple. In the following clip, we will see five children from five different religions – Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist – as they eat breakfast, get dressed and go to their places of worship.

Watch

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Ask kids to stop briefly to think about what they saw.

Reflective Thought

Everyone has the right to choose and practise a religion. We should never judge, make fun of, mistreat and/or hurt others because they practice a different religion than ours. We must respect everyone because everyone should be free to talk to God differently.

Prayer

Dear God, we thank you for your love and always being with us. Help us always to respect each other’s religion and beliefs. Please forgive us if we ever mistreat someone because he/she looks different or practises a different religion than the one we practise. Please help all of those who are being hurt because of their religion. Amen.

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Welcome

The SLT or any educator conducting the assembly will address the students positively, saying Good morning to all. One can start this assembly by stopping for a moment of silence to be mindful of the present moment. Then make the sign of the cross: “In the name of the Father, and of the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen”

Introduction

On January 16th, we will celebrate the International Day for religious freedom. Around us, we find people who have different religions. Christians go to the church, Muslims go to the Mosque, and Hindus go to the temple. In the following clip, we will see five children from five different religions – Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist – as they eat breakfast, get dressed and go to their places of worship.

Watch

Click here for video

Ask kids to stop briefly and think about what they just saw.

Reflective Thought

Everyone has the right to choose and practise a religion. We should never judge, make fun of, mistreat and/or hurt others because they practice a different religion than ours. We must respect everyone because everyone should be free to talk to God differently.

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for your love and always being with us. Help us always to respect each other’s religion and beliefs. Please forgive us if we ever mistreat someone because he/she looks different or practices a different religion than the one we practise. Please help all of those who are being hurt because of their religion. Amen.

PDF

Welcome

The SLT or any educator conducting the assembly will address the students positively, saying Good morning to all. One can start this assembly by stopping for a moment of silence to be mindful of the present moment. Then make the sign of the cross: “In the name of the Father, and of the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen”

Introduction

Today we are going to start by watching this video clip:

Watch

Click here for video!

Ask kids to stop for a few seconds to think about what they saw

Reflective Thought

We started today’s assembly with this video clip because during this week, on January 16th, we celebrate the International Day for religious freedom. Around the world, there are many different religions. Our religions are ways in which we share with others our personal experiences with God. We must respect religious freedom because this is one of the fundamental human rights. Showing respect does not mean that we say we are alike, but showing respect means being aware of our differences to understand one another.

For our small reflection this morning, we are going to reflect upon the encouraging words of Pope Francis:

(use the video with no sound and read out aloud the subtitles while the kids watch the video with no sound)

Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for January 2016 – video’s transcript:
“Most of the planet’s inhabitants declare themselves believers.
This should lead to dialogue among religions.
We should not stop praying for it and collaborating with those who think differently.
I have confidence in the Buddha.
I believe in God.
I believe in Jesus Christ.
I believe in God, Allah.
Many think differently, feel differently, seek God or meet God in different ways.
In this crowd, in this range of religions, there is only one certainty we have for all: we are all children of God.
I believe in love.
I believe in love.
I believe in love.
I believe in love
I hope you will spread my prayer request this month:
That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice.
I have confidence in your prayers.”

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for your love and promise to be with us. May we always respect each other’s religion and beliefs. This morning we will ask you to protect and fill with courage those persecuted and suffering because of their religion. Please touch the hearts of all the leaders around the world so that they encourage respect towards all religions. Amen.

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Welcome

The SLT or any educator conducting the assembly will address the students positively, saying Good morning to all. One can start this assembly by stopping for a moment of silence to be mindful of the present moment. Then make the sign of the cross: “In the name of the Father, and of the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen”

Introduction

Today we are going to start by watching this video clip:

Watch

Click here for video!

Ask kids to stop briefly to think about what they saw.

Reflective Thought

We started today’s assembly with this video clip because during this week, on January 16th, we celebrate the International Day for religious freedom. Around the world, there are many different religions. Our religions are ways in which we share with others our personal experiences with God. We must respect religious freedom because this is one of the fundamental human rights. Showing respect does not mean that we say we are alike, but showing respect means being aware of our differences to understand one another.

For our small reflection this morning, we are going to reflect upon the encouraging words of Pope Francis:

(use the video with no sound and read out aloud the subtitles while the kids watch the video with no sound)

Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for January 2016 – video’s transcript:
“Most of the planet’s inhabitants declare themselves believers.
This should lead to dialogue among religions.
We should not stop praying for it and collaborating with those who think differently.
I have confidence in the Buddha.
I believe in God.
I believe in Jesus Christ.
I believe in God, Allah.
Many think differently, feel differently, seek God or meet God in different ways.
In this crowd, in this range of religions, there is only one certainty we have for all: we are all children of God.
I believe in love.
I believe in love.
I believe in love.
I believe in love
I hope you will spread my prayer request this month:
That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice.
I have confidence in your prayers.”

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for your love and promise to be with us. May we always respect each other’s religion and beliefs. This morning we will ask you to protect and fill with courage those persecuted and suffering because of their religion. Please touch the hearts of all the leaders around the world so that they encourage respect towards all religions. Amen.

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