Sunday
6TH NOVEMBER
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 20:27-38
The Question about the Resurrection
Teacher Background

Gospel Reflection

Monday
7TH NOVEMBER
Praying with Music
"My Lighthouse" from Rend Collective
Reflect on the lyrics of this song and name in your heart people who have been your lighthouse and carried you safely to shore. Write prayers on a lighthouse template asking Jesus to lead us through any storms and to calm us when we are worried or afraid.  
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Tuesday
8TH NOVEMBER
Mantra Treasure Chest
Words spoken by Jesus (e.g. I am with you; Do not be afraid; Come follow me; Listen; Peace to you) written on coloured cards and placed in a Mantra Treasure Chest. Lead students in praying with a chosen mantra.

Wednesday
9TH NOVEMBER
Praying with a Prayer Stone
Write the fruits of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22)on prayer stones. Students invited to hold a prayer stone and sit in silence asking God to help them to develop this fruit in their daily living. 
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Thursday
10TH NOVEMBER
Memorial of St Leo the Great 
He was Pope from 440 till 461 and is remembered for his ability to preach eloquent sermons and for the prayers he composed for the Roman liturgy. He was a great theologian and a Doctor of the Church. Pray for Church leaders so that they may be strong and wise. 
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Friday
11TH NOVEMBER
Remembrance Day  
Explore the symbols associated with Remembrance Day and familiarise students with the rituals and words, e.g. one minute of silence, red poppies. Pray a Litany of Remembrance for Australians who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. Use this example as a model for writing a Litany with the response “we remember them.” 
 
Venerable Catherine McAuley (1778 – 1841) was the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy and is remembered for helping the poor, especially children and young women. Catherine’s deep faith in God who is Mercy, and her experience of the pain of poverty, shaped her prayer and, in turn, prayer shaped her ministry. Listen to and pray with the special prayer of Catherine named The Suscipe. 
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