Term 1 Week 2
2 February
THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD (A)
3 February
 Saint Ansgar
 Saint Blaise
4 February
5 February
Saint Agatha
6 February
Saint Paul Miki and companions
 NZ Waitangi Day
7 February
8 February
 Saint Jerome Emiliani
 Saint Josephine Bakhita
 Saturday Mass of the Virgin Mary   
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Sunday
2 february
Presentation of the Lord
Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 
The coming of the child Jesus to the temple to be presented to God according to the Law of Moses took place forty days after his birth. Today’s feast day echoes themes of our Christmas celebration. Traditionally it has been a festival of light, with processions of blessed candles. The coming of Spring in the northern hemisphere provided a symbolic setting for recalling the appearing of the Light of the World.
Teacher's Background
The Lord you are seeking will suddenly enter his temple
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Monday
3 february
Friends
Blessed are You, loving Father,
For all your gifts to us.
Blessed are You for giving us family and friends
To be with us in times of joy and sorrow,
To help us in days of need,
And to rejoice with us in moments of celebration..
Father,
We praise You for Your Son Jesus,
Who knew the happiness of family and friends,
And in the love of Your Holy Spirit.
Blessed are you for ever and ever.
https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=3161
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TUESDAY
4 february
World Cancer Day
Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits. May these special people find lasting health and deliverance, and so join us in thanking you for all your gifts. We ask this through the Lord Jesus who healed those who believed. Amen.
https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=229
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Wednesday
5 FEBRUARY
Feast of St Agatha
Saint Agatha, child of God, teach us your ways. Help us to be strong when we are challenged. Help us to stay true to what we believe. Protect us from danger. Teacher us to be generous with our many gifts. Saint Agatha, pray for us. Amen
Image: St Agatha https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=14

Thursday
6 february
The Presentation of the Lord and Candlemas Day  - February 2
  • Sunday - Presentation of the Lord is the day set aside for the blessing of candles.  Within the Catholic tradition, candles are lit during times of prayer and in the celebration of liturgies and sacraments. Votive candles are often available in Churches to be lit as prayers of petition, intercession or thanksgiving are prayed.
  • Lead students in the ritual of Blessing a Candle, lighting and extinguishing prayer candles. Download App: Free Candle if not possible to have real candles. 
http://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/english/p01153.htm
Image: Candle Light - https://pixabay.com/images/id-2038736/

Friday
7 february
Saint Josephine Bakhita
Lord and giver of all life, help us to value each person, created in love by you.
In your mercy, guide and assist our efforts to promote the dignity and value of all human life, born and unborn. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Image: Saint Josephine Bakhita - https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=100

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