Term 1 Week 2
St JOhn Bosco
the presentation of the lord
st Blaise
St ansgar 
28 January-2 FEBRUARY
ORDINARY TIME
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Sunday
28 JANUARY
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel:  Mark 1:21-29 
The events of the day point to significant characteristics of the ministry Jesus is to undertake.
Teacher Background

Monday
29 JANUARY
Prayers on Stillness and Silence
Introduce some steps on how to pray in stillness and silence

TUESDAY
30 JANUARY
2 Minute PC Prayer
Gather and Prepare
​Listen
Respond
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Wednesday
31 january
Feast Day of St John Bosco
​Saints for kids
  • Today is a special day that the Catholic Church remembers St John Bosco. He is remembered for the way he lived the Beatitudes through his efforts to provide access to education for poor students. He found true happiness in following Christ and helping others.​
Being a peacemaker
  • Watch this reflection on the Beatitudes. Reflect on the Beatitude ‘Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called God’s children.’
  • Think about practical ways to BE a peacemaker at home, with friends or in the school community. Pray for people in our world who tirelessly work for peace. 

Thursday
1 february
Centering Prayer ...
is a special method of contemplation in which the person simply attends to the presence of God within or at the centre of one’s being. Centering prayers are the rediscovery of an ancient monastic practice and has become one of the favoured prayer forms in the Catholic faith.
A simple process to use with students:
  1. Students to lie or sit comfortably
  2. Light a candle and come to silence and stillness
  3. Choose a sacred word (e.g. “Jesus”, “peace”, “love”) as the symbol of your intention to consent to God’s presence and action within.
  4. Repeat your sacred word within your mind.
  5. When you become aware of other thoughts, return gently to the sacred word.
  6. At the end of the prayer period, remain in silence with eyes closed for a short time.​

Friday
2 february
The Presentation of the Lord and Candlemas Day
Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Presentation of the Lord which occurs forty days after the birth of Jesus and is also known as Candlemas Day, since the blessing and procession of candles.
Things to Do:
  • Bless the candles that you will be using on class sacred prayer space this year.
  • Visit the website: Light a Candle and light a prayer candle for those suffering with cancer.