“Patience” – Whole School Prayer Resources

Ready to learn

It is important that we are ready to learn so that we can maximise our learning time in the classroom so that we can become better Geographers, scientists, musicians etc.  It is also important that we follow our classroom rules which enables everyone to learn in the best environment:

• We follow instructions straight away
• We are silent when the teacher is talking; we are polite to each other.

We let others get on with their work.

“Being ready to learn means: right place, right time, right attitude.”

Gather

Every prayer time begins with us gathering together.
To help us focus, you might dim the lights, light a candle if you have one, or move a cross or religious object to the front. As students are entering the room this morning, you might like to play this instrumental music to help create a calm atmosphere.

Thank you to 8R for creating this week’s resources!

Let us begin this time of prayer together, we invite you to join in making the sign of our faith:
All: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

This week we are reflecting on the theme of Patience! Something that is really tricky to do, especially when we live in a time when many things are so readily available to us.

However, patience isn’t just about waiting; it’s a vital part of our Catholic faith, especially when we consider what it means to be a Catholic school. It helps us practice principles like Solidarity, which teaches us that we are all connected and responsible for one another. Just as God is patient with us, we are called to be patient with each other as we work together to build a strong, loving community.

Share with the people around you…how have you already shown patience today?

When are you going to need to practise patience this week?

Before we leave our form rooms and begin our busy days, let’s try box breathing one more time and as you do this, we invite you to ask God in your heart to help you be patient this week.

Breathe in for 4 seconds – 1, 2, 3, 4

Hold for 4 seconds – 1, 2, 3, 4

Breathe out for 4 seconds – 1, 2, 3, 4…

Let us pray together…

Loving God,

Sometimes, school can feel really difficult. Our brains feel full, and we get frustrated when we don’t understand things right away.

Please help us to be patient with ourselves and with the learning process. Calm our minds and give us the clarity we need to understand this subject. Remind us that it’s okay to take our time and that it’s through effort and patience that we can grow.

Help us to trust in your plan for us and to know that you are with us, even when things are hard.

Amen.

We finish this time of prayer together, by making the Sign of the Cross.
All: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Gather

Every prayer time begins with us gathering together.
To help us focus, you might dim the lights, light a candle if you have one, or move a cross or religious object to the front. As students are entering the room this morning, you might like to play this instrumental music to help create a calm atmosphere.

Let us begin this time of prayer together, we invite you to join in making the sign of our faith:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

This morning 8R are going to lead us in a meditation. A type of prayer that challenges us to step away from the business and noisiness of life and instead be still and patient.

Before we begin our meditation, let’s take a moment to prepare ourselves.
Put down anything you don’t need, find a comfortable position, and take a deep breath.

This is your time to pause, to be still, and to listen.
You may wish to close your eyes or rest your head on the desk to calm you.
Let go of distractions, open your heart, and allow God to be with us in this moment of prayer.

Closing Prayer

Let us pray together…

God, hear our prayers.

Help us to be patient, just as you promised to bless the meek. Grant us the gentle strength to not rush, but to wait on your timing with trust.

Help us also to be merciful, so we can be patient with others who may be slow to understand or who make mistakes.

May our patience be a sign of your peace in the world.

Amen.

Let us 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.

Gather

Every prayer time begins with us gathering together.
To help us focus, you might dim the lights, light a candle if you have one, or move a cross or religious object to the front. As students are entering the room this morning, you might like to play this instrumental music to help create a calm atmosphere.

We begin this time of prayer together and we invite you to join in making the sign of our faith:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

For today’s prayer resource, we will be using our prayer journals.

In 8R we have been reflecting on how the Beatitudes, the teachings of Jesus, can help us to be more patient. Now, let’s have a discussion about how we can put patience into practice in our own lives, right here in our form group and in our school.

We encourage you to share your ideas and listen carefully to one another with patience.

Discussion Questions

• When is it hardest for you to be patient? Is it when you’re waiting for a bus, a computer to load, or for a friend to answer a text? 
• What does a patient person do? What do they not do?
• Thinking about our form group, what are some specific ways we can show patience with each other this week?
• How is being patient with others an act of kindness and mercy, as we learned from the Beatitudes?

Agree or Disagree?

Discuss with your group whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. Be prepared to explain your reasons.

1. It’s impossible to be patient when my phone or a video game is loading slowly.
2. Being patient means you can’t be angry or annoyed.
3. If you are patient, you will always get what you want in the end.

Prayer journal 

Think about the Beatitudes we reflected on. What is one specific thing you can do this week to show patience to yourself or to someone else? How do you think that act of patience might make you or the other person feel?

Let us begin this time of prayer together, we invite you to join in making the sign of our faith:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Gather

Every prayer time begins with us gathering together.
To help us focus, you might dim the lights, light a candle if you have one, or move a cross or religious object to the front. As students are entering the room this morning, you might like to play this instrumental music to help create a calm atmosphere.

Let us begin this time of prayer together, we invite you to join in making the sign of our faith:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

This morning we are going to travel on a digital pilgrimage to help us reflect on the word of the week, patience. To complete the journey, students must correctly answer a series of questions related to faith, the Church, and the wider world. Each correct answer unlocks the next stage of their virtual pilgrimage.

Ever loving God,

Please help me be patient. Sometimes I get frustrated when things don’t happen right away. Help me remember to wait and trust in your plan. When I feel angry, help me give those feelings to you so I can feel calm and peaceful again.

Amen.
Amen.

Let us 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.