Prayer – 6th Form Prayer Resources
The Becket Way Focus
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The Becket Way Focus
The Becket Way Theme of the week – “Banter is never an excuse“
At The Becket School, we believe that every person should feel safe, valued, and respected.
We don’t ever use ‘banter’ as a term to excuse unkindness or bullying. We usually have no idea how our words/actions are affecting the inside of somebody else…. Even if they laugh it off on the outside.
We often have no idea what someone is feeling on the inside, even if they seem to laugh things off on the outside. A joke to one person might be hurtful to another. That’s why we are mindful of our words and make sure that what we say builds people up rather than knocks them down.
Why is this important in how we do things at The Becket School?
Notices
This week’s prayer resources were planned by 12E- Thank you!
This week we are praying for…
- We continue to pray for Pope Francis, who is in hospital suffering from critical illness
- We pray for Year 11 as they begin their mock exams
- We pray for an end to world hunger and food poverty
Please keep them in your prayers this week and don’t forget to add any suggestions for prayer intentions to the comments box below!
Key Stage Celebration of the Word and Catholic Life Rota:
There will be no in person CoTW this week and our Celebration will be shared virtually.
Wednesday Form – There will be a meeting for the Justice and Peace team in B11 during form time (those who are available to help with Soup day on Friday) – please register first with form tutor
Thursday Form – There will be a meeting for the News and Communications team (and Trust Synod group) in B11 on Thursday – please register first with form tutor
Friday – 6TH FORM LOURDES GROUP – Fr Simon is visiting on Friday to conduct your informal interviews and DBS applications for Lourdes. We are meeting at 1:15 in A21.
Lourdes students will be absent from lesson 4 and possibly lesson 5, they have been asked to catch up on missing work.
You must have your forms of ID (at least 3) with you. Please go to the chapel during form time if you need these checking. If you have not brought in your forms of ID you will need to go home to collect them.
Friday Lunchtime – On Friday, it is CAFOD’s Lent Family Fast Day. On this day, CAFOD challenges us to eat simply, pray for others and raise awareness for those who are living in poverty. Think about the treats you spend your money on and consider eating more simply today and donating the money you would have spent on treats, to CAFOD! On Friday, there will be soup and a bread roll available for £1! All proceeds will go towards CAFOD’s Lenten appeal.
Saturday – On Saturday, some of our students will be attending “Flame” in the Wembley Arena in London. Students need to arrive at The Becket at 7:15am for a 7:30am departure on coach. Please check the letter sent home and remember to bring a packed lunch, reusable water bottle and medication. Please make sure that you have handed in your consent form to Ruth/Joe if you have not already.
Weekly Lenten Well-being Calendar:
Youth 2000 Event – 22nd March 2025
Youth 2000 and the Nottingham Diocese Young Adults Department are offering a day to reconnect with Jesus this Lent. It promises to be a wonderful day, full of joy, community and prayer. This one day retreat will be held at The Briars, with a free shuttle service from Ambergate train station. To book tickets, head to dioceseofnottingham.uk/events or head to NDCYS socials to find the links!
Search for the Light Open Retreat – 17th-20th March 2025
This is our open retreat for all students in Years 10-13. It’s a wonderful opportunity to spend Easter weekend at The Briars, growing in faith and meeting like-minded young people. We always have a wonderful time, and at only £55 a person for 4 days it’s an absolute bargain! To sign-up, head to ndcys.com/events-and-opportunities/search/
Work Experience and Volunteer Year
We are now recruiting for our wonderful volunteer team for 2025/26! It’s a great opportunity to learn so many new skills, from video editing to first aid, working with Special Educational Needs to leading prayers, the world is your oyster once you’ve spent a year here. We welcome applications from anyone who will be aged 18-25 in September 2025. We are also always delighted to welcome individuals for work experience and our Summer internships. For more information please email [email protected]
Art Competition! Deadline: Monday 24th March
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Good morning, let’s take a quick look at today’s Lenten challenge…
We invite you to make the Sign of the Cross. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
This week’s prayer resources have been created by the lovely 12E. Let’s head over to them now to find out more about this week’s theme…
12E wanted each day of this week’s resources to represent a different type of prayer.
Today we have chosen to pray the rosary. Each form is going to take a different part of the rosary (listed below) and pray for a special prayer intention. This means that by the end of form time today, 6th form will have prayed a full rosary.
Each group will read out their designated prayers and hold their form’s prayer intention in their hearts during this time. You can choose a different reader for each prayer or have everyone recite some of the prayers together.
Find your form below…
B – The OLOL Trust and Becket Community
Prayer Intentions:
We Pray for the OLOL Trust and Becket Community, that they may continue to thrive in faith and grow in unity as they work together in their mission.
- Apostles’ Creed (Read aloud by one volunteer or together)
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth;
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into Hell; the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into Heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting.
2. Our Father (Read aloud by one volunteer or together)
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.
3. 3 Hail Marys (Read aloud by three volunteers or all together)
Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among 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.
E – People who are suffering mentally, physically, emotionally or spiritually
Pray 10 Hail Marys – Ten volunteers from E can take turns leading each Hail Mary. As each volunteer leads a Hail Mary, they will keep the special prayer intention in mind:
“For all those who are suffering in any way—mentally, physically, emotionally, or spiritually.”
Volunteer: Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Everyone: Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
N – Pope Francis and his health
Pray 10 Hail Marys – Ten volunteers from N can take turns leading each Hail Mary. As each volunteer leads a Hail Mary, they will keep the special prayer intention in mind:
“Pope Francis and his health and all who care for Pope Francis during this time”
Volunteer: Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Everyone: Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
P – Peace in our world and an end to war and conflict
Pray 10 Hail Marys – Ten volunteers from P can take turns leading each Hail Mary. As each volunteer leads a Hail Mary, they will keep the special prayer intention in mind:
“For peace in our world, and an end to war and conflict.”
Volunteer: Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Everyone: Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
R – The work of CAFOD
Pray 10 Hail Marys – Ten volunteers from R can take turns leading each Hail Mary. As each volunteer leads a Hail Mary, they will keep the special prayer intention in mind:
“For the work of CAFOD, that it may continue to help those in need and bring justice and hope to the poor.”
Volunteer: Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Everyone: Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
T – Those who are persecuted
Pray 10 Hail Marys – Ten volunteers from T can take turns leading each Hail Mary. As each volunteer leads a Hail Mary, they will keep the special prayer intention in mind:
“For all those who are persecuted for their faith, identity, or beliefs, that they may find strength and peace.”
Volunteer: Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Everyone: Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Let us conclude our praying of the Rosary with the Glory Be prayer altogether…
Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
We end our prayer with the sign of the cross,
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
COTW
This week’s Celebration of the Word is planned and led by Mrs Coe and year 7. Please create a prayerful atmosphere in your form room before clicking play. Clear away any distractions, sit comfortably, perhaps dim the lights. Please join in with the responses on the screen!
Hear
Good morning, let’s start the day by checking in with today’s Lenten challenge…
We invite you to make the Sign of the Cross. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Prayer is a personal encounter with God. One way in which we can encounter God is through music. Today, we invite you to listen to the worship song below and reflect on the words that speak to you.
The song is called “yesterday, today, tomorrow”. As you listen to the song, think:
Where did you see God yesterday?…
Where have you already seen Him today?…
Now, at the end of the song, think about where you might see God tomorrow?
Lent is a great opportunity to strengthen our relationships with God. Take on a small challenge today to look out for God more closely in your every day activities, when your walking to school, when your talking to your friends, when your sitting in the quiet or when your walking in nature…
Let us finish in prayer…
Jesus, You said, “When you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen.” In this season of Lent, help me to find quiet moments with You. Teach me to pray with honesty, with trust, and with love. Remind me that You are always listening, even when I don’t have the words.
Amen.
We end with the sign of the cross, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Think
Good morning, let’s take a quick look at today and Saturday’s Lenten challenge…
We invite you to begin this time of prayer by making the Sign of the Cross. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Today we are going to try journaling as a different method of prayer. Lift out your prayer journals, some pens or pencils and get creative with some doodling…
In a moment, play the music below and reflect on the following questions as you journal.
Step 1: Create Your Prayer Space
Take a moment to settle and feel comfortable. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and invite God into this time.
Step 2: Reflect with Music
As we play the music, reflect on where you feel closest to God. Imagine a place where you feel at peace—a place where you can be still and listen. It could be:
🌊 The sound of waves at the beach
🌳 A quiet walk in nature
🏡 A cozy spot at home
Now, draw or write about your peaceful place. Let your creativity be a form of prayer.
Step 3: Deepen Your Reflection
As you journal, think about these questions:
✨ What has been a blessing this week? (Even the small things!)…a conversation with a friend, a favourite meal, the sun shining, a good lesson, someone doing something helpful for you…
🙏 What does prayer mean to you? How do you like to pray?
💪 How do you handle difficult moments? Do you invite God into them? Do you have any worries that you can hand over to God this morning?
⏳ Do you make time for prayer? How can you find more moments to connect with God during Lent?
Step 4: A Lenten Challenge
Lent is a time to grow closer to God. Think about one small change you can make in your prayer life this week—maybe it’s saying a quick prayer in the morning, reflecting on a Bible verse, or simply taking a quiet moment to be still. Write it down as a commitment to yourself.
“Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10
Closing Prayer
Loving God,
Thank You for this time of prayer and reflection. We offer You our thoughts, our drawings, and the prayers in our hearts. Help us to draw closer to You during this season of Lent, to find moments of stillness, and to trust in Your presence.
Guide us through the challenges we face, remind us of the blessings in our lives, and deepen our desire to seek You each day. May we carry the peace of this moment into the rest of our week.
Amen.
We end with the sign of the cross, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Remember, this lunchtime to be particularly generous yourself and support CAFOD’s Family Fast Day by giving a £1 for some soup and a bread roll! Live simply so that others may simply live!
Do
Good morning, let’s take a quick look at today and Saturday’s Lenten challenge…
We invite you to begin this time of prayer by making the Sign of the Cross. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Today is CAFOD’s Family Fast Day
Each year during Lent, CAFOD holds a Family Fast Day, a time when Catholics are invited to give up a meal or eat a simple meal and donate the money saved to support CAFOD’s work. The focus this year is on supporting families like Lokho’s in Kenya, who face challenges due to drought and climate change.
Today we would like to test your knowledge about CAFOD with a quiz. Either get a piece of scrap paper to write your answers down or do the finger voting system!
CAFOD Quiz
1. What does CAFOD stand for?
- Catholic Association For Overseas Development
- Catholic Agency For Overseas Development
- Christian Aid For Overseas Development
Answer:
Catholic Agency For Overseas Development
CAFOD is the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, a charity focused on fighting poverty and injustice around the world.
2. In which year was CAFOD officially registered as a charity?
- 1960
- 1962
- 1965
Answer:
1962
CAFOD was registered as a charity in 1962 after a group of Catholic women organized the first Family Fast Day to raise money for development work.
What significant event (in the correct year above) led to the founding of CAFOD?
- A group of Catholic women organised the first Family Fast Day to fund a mother-and-baby clinic in Dominica.
- The Catholic Church launched a global mission to end poverty.
- An international conference on development was held in London.
Answer:
A group of Catholic women organised the first Family Fast Day to fund a mother-and-baby clinic in Dominica.
This event in 1962 inspired the formation of CAFOD to support development work overseas.
3. Which TV and radio presenter has been a dedicated CAFOD supporter for over 20 years and is leading support for CAFOD’s Big Lent Walk?
- Graham Norton
- Dermot O’Leary
- Ant McPartlin
Answer:
Dermot O’Leary
Dermot O’Leary has been a long-time supporter of CAFOD and is helping raise awareness for CAFOD’s Big Lent Walk.
4. Approximately what percentage of the food consumed in the UK is imported?
- 25%
- 50%
- 80%
Answer:
50%
Around 50% of the food consumed in the UK is imported, making global food systems and trade crucial in addressing food security.
5. How many countries did CAFOD implement programmes in during 2023?
- 22
- 32
- 42
Answer:
42
In 2023, CAFOD was active in 42 countries, working with local partners to tackle poverty and injustice.
6. Which renowned cook and television presenter is a CAFOD ambassador?
- Mary Berry
- Delia Smith
- Nigella Lawson
Answer:
Delia Smith is a CAFOD ambassador who supports the charity’s efforts to raise funds and awareness for its global projects.
7. What is CAFOD’s campaign focus for the Jubilee Year 2025?
- Ending world hunger through food aid
- Cancelling unjust debts and reforming the global financial system
- Providing clean water to all communities
Answer:
Cancelling unjust debts and reforming the global financial system
CAFOD’s Jubilee Year 2025 campaign is focused on tackling the debt crisis that traps poorer countries in poverty, advocating for fairer debt relief and systemic financial reforms.
8. What can 6th form students do to support the work of CAFOD in 2025?
Answer:
Answer: There’s so many ways you can get involved and support the work of CAFOD, here are some ideas for the Lenten season as we make an extra effort to be more giving!
Donate to CAFOD’s appeals or regular giving if you are in a position to do so. Pray for those affected by poverty and injustice. Organise fundraising events like a sponsored walk or cake sale. Follow CAFOD on social media to raise awareness and share their posts. Consider becoming a CAFOD volunteer and join the CAFOD Volunteers group in your parish community. Write to your local MP about these injustices. Each action helps make a positive impact in the fight against poverty and injustice.
Remember, this lunchtime to be particularly generous yourself and support CAFOD’s Family Fast Day by giving a £1 for some soup and a bread roll! Live simply so that others may simply live!
Let us pray together…
Loving God,
You bless the world with enough for all, yet so many go hungry.
Open our hearts to share, our hands to give, and our voices to speak out for justice.
Bless those who struggle to find food today—may they know Your care and hope.
Help us to live simply, so others may simply live.
Amen.
We end with the sign of the cross, In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen