“Rosary” – Whole School Prayer Resources

Gather

Every prayer time begins with us gathering together.
To help us focus, you might dim the lights, turn on an electric 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 9T 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.

October is a special month in the Church, dedicated to the Holy Rosary and this week’s resources and worship are going to be all about the Rosary! In this week’s word of the week video, 9T will guide us through a special way of praying called Visio Divina, using art to reflect on one of the Rosary’s Light Mysteries: The Wedding Feast at Cana.

Let us pray…

Let us end our time of prayer together by asking Mary to pray for us and with us as we say…

Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst 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. 
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, turn on an electric 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.

Today’s resource has been planned by some of our year 11 Chaplaincy Team

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.

Last week, Ruth, Mrs Conlon, and some of the Chaplaincy Team went to St Barnabas Cathedral to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Diocese of Nottingham. While they were there, our year 11s managed to get an interview with Fr Simon and Joe Hopkins, so let’s hear their thoughts and advice for praying the Rosary…

COMING SOON… JOE AND FR SIMON INTERVIEW VIDEO

We especially loved when Joe said that the Rosary is like looking through Mary’s family photo album. That got us thinking…

📸 What might some of those pictures have looked like?
What are some of the proud moments Mary would have had as Jesus’ mother – moments where she might have said, “Jesus, say cheese!”… Jesus’ presentation in the temple?…His baptism in the Jordan?…Jesus healing the blind man?…Feeding the 5,000?

Prayer Journal Activity

Share with the people around you – what are some of the moments from Jesus’ life that might have made it into Mary’s photo album?

Now think about your own life…
What’s a moment from your life that you’re proud of? – A younger sibling being born or becoming an auntie or uncle? Receiving the sacrament of Holy Communion or Confirmation? A fundraising or volunteering achievement? A time you’ve used your God given gifts and talents?

📷 In your prayer journals, copy the Polaroid template below and draw a moment or moments in your life that you’d want to include in your family photo album of faith…

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Closing Prayer

Lord Jesus,
Thank you for the gift of the Rosary and for the loving example of your mother, Mary.
Help us to remember the special moments in your life and to see how you are present in ours.
May our lives reflect your love, and may we always turn to Mary to guide us closer to you.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us and our families.
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, turn on an electric 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.

9T love the Rosary and they love a good quiz too! So today, it’s time to get thinking and test your knowledge with a Rosary Quiz.

If you have access to scrap paper or whiteboards and pens, now’s the time to get them out for a game of “3, 2, 1… Show Your Answer!”
If not, no worries – you can simply vote using your fingers to show which answer you think is correct! Let’s get started – make sure to let us know in the comments below which individual or team in your form get the most correct answers!

1. What day do we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary?

1. October 1st
2. October 7th
3. October 31st

2. Which prayers are prayed during the Rosary?

1. The Creed, Hail Mary, Our Father, Glory Be, Hail Holy Queen
2. The Psalms and the Beatitudes
3. The Stations of the Cross

3. How many beads are there on a standard Catholic Rosary?

1. 53
2. 70
3. 59

4. On average, how long does it take to pray a whole Rosary?

1. 1 hour
2. 5 minutes
3. 20 minutes

5. Which of these is one of the Sorrowful Mysteries?

1. The Wedding at Cana
2. The Assumption of Mary
3. The Crucifixion

6. Which scripture from the Joyful Mysteries did Mr Kemple use for this week’s Celebration of the Word?

1. The Annunciation – when the Angel Gabriel visits
2. Mary The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
3. The Visitation – when Mary visits Elizabeth

7. What is the first prayer prayed in the Rosary?

1. The Our Father
2. The Hail Mary
3. The Apostles’ Creed

8. On average, how many rosary beads are sold every hour around the world?

1. 1,000
2. 3,500
3. 7,000

Thank you for taking part in 9T’s quiz! Now let us be still and finish with a time of prayer…

Loving God, Thank you for gift of knowledge and the opportunity to learn more about the Rosary today.
Help us to prioritise our prayer life. May we be filled with peace, and try to pray the Rosary more often,
so that we can grow closer to You each day. 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, turn on an electric 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.

Today, we’re going to be watching a special Marian procession led by 9T and we are going to join them in praying a decade of the Rosary together in our form rooms.

Why do Catholics have “Marian Processions”? Marian processions are a way for Catholics to honour Mary, the mother of Jesus, and to ask her to pray with us and for us. These processions are peaceful, prayerful walks that remind us of Mary’s presence in our lives and her role in leading us closer to Jesus.

It’s important to remember: Catholics do not worship Mary. We honour and appreciate her because she bravely said “yes” to God and became the mother of Jesus. When we pray the Rosary, we’re reflecting on Jesus’ life and asking Mary to help us follow Him more closely.

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Today, we also mark World Mental Health Day, a time to remember that mental health is part of all our lives, every day. This year’s theme reminds us that access to mental health services is vital – no one should be left behind when they need support.

So as we pray our decade of the rosary today let us reflect on those who may be struggling, and those who feel they have nowhere to turn. May we be people of compassion, ready to listen, support, and guide.

We ask Mary to wrap each of us in her care and ask Jesus to bring all peace and healing…

As you pray this morning, a piece of card will be passed around the room. Please take a moment to write a prayer intention on the card when it arrives in front of you – something or someone you’d like to pray for today.

Once everyone has written their intention, your staff member will choose someone to represent your form – they will process to the Mary statue in the chapel/hall, where they will place your prayer intentions at Mary’s feet.

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Let us pray together…

Loving God,
Thank you for the gift of Mary, who leads us gently to you.
As we pray the Rosary today, we remember all those who are struggling with their mental health.
Bring comfort to those who feel anxious, peace to those who feel overwhelmed, and hope to those who feel alone.
May our prayer intentions, placed at Mary’s feet, be lifted to you with love.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us and for all young people.
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.

Tips as we mark World Mental Health Day

What Can We Do?

• Start conversations: Talk to someone you trust if you’re struggling.
• Know your support network: Learn who you can go to in school and outside of school.
• Be a mental health ally: Listen without judgment, share resources, and encourage others to seek help.

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Who is there to support you and what services can you access?

There are so many people in the world who want to listen and support anyone who might be feeling lost, lonely or sad.

In School:

• Damascus Team
• Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA)
• Safeguarding Leads
• Tutors
• Teachers
• Chaplains
• TAs

Outside School:

• Kooth – free, anonymous online support
• Calm – support for anyone feeling overwhelmed
• Headspace – mindfulness and mental wellbeing tools
• GP or NHS services

Please remember – AI is not a mental health service.
While technology can offer helpful tools, it cannot replace professional support or a real human’s presence and support. If you or someone you know is struggling, always speak to a trusted adult or use verified services.