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
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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