Poverty – Year 7 – 11 Prayer Resources
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This week’s prayer resources were planned by 11T – Thank you!
This week we are praying for:
The ongoing conflict in Israel, Gaza and Lebanon
People affected by the storms and flooding in America
Please keep them in your prayers this week and don’t forget to add any suggestions for prayer intentions to the comments box below.
Celebration of the Word and Chaplaincy Rota:
As we mentioned last week, to mark “poverty” week, the chaplaincy team have organised a set of fundraisers for you to enjoy and get involved with this week!
Monday:
- COTW – Y8 Chapel
- Monday’s fundraiser – cake sale!
Tuesday:
- COTW – Y9 and 10
- Tuesday’s fundraiser – cake sale!
Wednesday:
- COTW – Y7 Chapel
- Fundraiser – photo booth on the hall stage! 12:45pm onwards
Thursday:
- COTW – Y11
- Fundraiser – photo booth on the hall stage! – 12:45pm onwards
- Period 3 – The new year 7 chaplaincy team will be meeting Ruth and Mrs Conlon for their chaplaincy induction – a list will be emailed out to staff. A list of the new Chaplaincy team members has already been sent to year 7 tutors.
Friday:
- COTW – Y12 and Y13
- Y12 Retreat Day
- Fairtrade Friday during lunchtime!
This week!
To mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, every lunchtime this week, the chaplaincy team will be leading a range of fundraisers for you to enjoy and get involved with! Prices will range from 50p-£2 throughout the week. Please bring in any money that you have spare to support some wonderful charities including CAFOD, Mary’s Meals!
Black History Month Creative Piece Competition!
Raffle – Raising money for MIND results!
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Good morning! We invite you to join us in making the Sign of the Cross. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Hi everyone, we are 11T and we’ve planned this week’s prayer resources!
This week’s word of the week is Poverty and it links with Catholic Social Teaching where we are reminded that we need to have a preferential option for the poor.
Catholic Social Teaching is the Church’s way of guiding us on how to live justly in the world. It’s based on the teachings of Jesus and the scripture, focusing on how we should treat others, especially the poor and vulnerable.
In the Catholic faith, we are called to care for the poor and to work to alleviate poverty. We are also called to be aware of the causes of poverty and to work to change them. Scripture reminds us that we can be financially poor but we can also be poor in spirit and that as followers of Jesus we should show mercy to all people, especially those most in need.
In our scripture this week, we think about all the different ways in which we can be poor, poor in spirit, poor in mercy, poor in peace. We need to be aware of all of the needs of others and The Beatitudes helps us to do this.
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew
All: Glory to You O Lord
Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.
The Beatitudes
And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons[a] of God.
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven
The Gospel of the Lord
All: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Today we want you to “see” Jesus in the “map of The Beatitudes”. Have a watch of this retelling of the sermon on the mount, think again about those people who are poor and in need, and think about how you can find Jesus there.
- “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”
How can we rely on God more in our daily lives rather than on material things? - “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted”
How can we be a source of comfort for those who are going through a difficult time, whether it’s emotional, physical, or spiritual poverty? - “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth”
To be meek means to be humble and gentle.
How does being “meek” relate to serving others, especially those in need? - “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled”
How can you stand up for what is right in your school or community, especially for those who are vulnerable or marginalized? - “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy”
How often do you show mercy to others—whether that’s forgiving someone, being kind to someone who’s hard to love, or helping those who need it? How does showing mercy make you feel? - “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God”
What does it mean to have a “pure heart”? How can we keep our intentions good, even in a world that focuses on self-interest and material success? - “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”
How can you be a peacemaker in your school or home? Do you bring people together or contribute to conflict? - “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”
Have you ever stood up for someone or something that was right, even when it was hard or unpopular? How did that make you feel?
How can standing up for those in poverty or marginalized groups reflect your faith in action?
These questions are to help us reflect on our own lives in light of the Beatitudes, encouraging us to think about poverty in all its forms and how we can respond with compassion and justice.
Lord, Help us to see you in those burdened with any kind of poverty.
Help us to love them like you did. Amen
We finish this time of prayer together, by making the Sign of the Cross…In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
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Don’t forget to check the notices to see which fundraisers are taking place today, as we raise money for CAFOD and Mary’s Meals!
Good morning! We invite you to join us in this time of prayer as we make the Sign of the Cross. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Today, as we reflect on the times we are poor in spirit, we would like you to listen to a mediation led by 11T.
Take some time to really listen to the words and think again about our scripture for the week. Make sure you set the right atmosphere before you begin – get comfortable in your seats, remove any distractions from your table, dim the lights and close your eyes if you wish.
When you’ve finished the meditation video we invite you to write a gratitude list…
Write down a list of things that you are grateful for – food, friends, family, nature, education. This helps us to recognise that everything we have is a gift from God. Being poor in spirit is about humility and dependence on God and it’s important that we remember and give thanks for the little (and big) things that bless our lives. Perhaps you could share some of the things you are feeling grateful for today if you feel able to.
We pray together…
Lord, Help us to listen to the call of the poor and respond with love and compassion. Thank you for all you’ve given us. Help us trust you in all things. Amen
We invite you to make the Sign of the Cross as we finish this time of prayer together…
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
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Don’t forget to check the notices to see which fundraisers are taking place today, as we raise money for CAFOD and Mary’s Meals!
Good morning! We invite you to join us in making the Sign of the Cross. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
11T considered the other ways in which we can be poor. We can, for example, be poor in knowledge. Often not knowing about the world around us stops us from making the changes we want to see.
To help improve our knowledge we’ve got a quiz for everyone this morning to help us understand the importance of knowing our world better.
Take a look at the questions below and answer them individually/in pairs or as a class, then click to reveal the answers in the “answers” tab. Make sure to put your score in the comments box below!
Questions
Answers
- How many continents are there? A) 9 B) 7 c) 4 d) 6
- When was the great fire of London? A) 1666 b) 1670 c) 1621 d) 1722
- Which of these is a real element? a) fermium b) yasinium c) ashtium d) georgium
- What is the capital of Azerbaijan? a) vlanbatar b) damascus c) Baku d) zair
- Who was the president of the USA during the civil war? a) John Quincey Adams b) Dwight Eisenhower c) Abraham Lincoln d) George Washington
- Who built the first castle in nottingham? a) Edgar the Aethling b) King John c) Richard the Lionheart d) William the Conqueror
- What is the first letter of the alphabet? A)b b)d c)c d)a
- What is the capital of Brazil? A) Sao Paulo b) Rio de Janiero c) Brazilia d) Rio
- When was the battle of Hastings? A)1060 b) 1666 c) 1006 d) 1066
- What does DNA stand for? A) double helix nautical andes b) diol national arithmetic c)deoxyribose nuclei acid d) dentist nails appointment
- How many continents are there? A) 9 B) 7 c) 4 d) 6
- When was the great fire of London? A) 1666 b) 1670 c) 1621 d) 1722
- Which of these is a real element? a) fermium b) yasinium c) ashtium d) georgium
- What is the capital of Azerbaijan? a) vlanbatar b) damascus c) Baku d) zair
- Who was the president of the USA during the civil war? a) John Quincey Adams b) Dwight Eisenhower c) Abraham Lincoln d) George Washington
- Who built the first castle in nottingham? a) Edgar the Aethling b) King John c) Richard the Lionheart d) William the Conqueror
- What is the first letter of the alphabet? A)b b)d c)c d)a
- What is the capital of Brazil? A) Sao Paulo b) Rio de Janiero c) Brazilia d) Rio
- When was the battle of Hastings? A)1060 b) 1666 c) 1006 d) 1066
- What does DNA stand for? A) double helix nautical andes b) diol national arithmetic c)deoxyribose nuclei acid d) dentist nails appointment
Take a look at this message from 11T and then spend some time in prayer with this video as we reflect on the importance of being rich in knowledge.
Lord, help us to be rich in knowledge so that we can make a positive difference to those in need. Amen.
We remember that God is with us throughout our day as we make the Sign of the Cross…In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Do
Don’t forget to check the notices to see which fundraisers are taking place today, as we raise money for CAFOD and Mary’s Meals!
We invite you to join us in making the Sign of the Cross. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Another way in which we can feel poor is when our bodies feel weak, vulnerable and in need of healing. This morning we are going to pray for those people around the world who are sick, and those who need strength and courage to face each day in their suffering.
We can be grateful to God for our bodies and use them to show our gratitude this morning as 11T lead us through a little exercise class!
This is just a little reminder of how we can enrich the world and hopefully it will inspire us to be energetic in our service of others!
Let us pray…
Lord, help us to not get tired of doing what is right, what is good and help us to find the energy to make a difference to others. Amen.
We remember that God is with us throughout our day as we make the Sign of the Cross…In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen
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7T will support the eradication of poverty by praying for those in need and donating to the fundraisers and CAFOD
7T love the photo booth thank you
8E – as a class we got all 10!
RDG