Term 1 Week 4​
21 February
 Saint Peter Damian 
22 February
The Chair of Saint Peter 
23 February
Saint Polycarp 
17- 23 FEBRUARY
ORDINARY TIME
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Sunday
17 FEBRUARY
SUNDAY 12th February
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Gospel:  Luke 6: 20-26
This gospel passage (and its parallel, Matthew 5:1-11) has great importance for those who claim to be followers of Jesus. It brings his answer to the question: Where am I to find true happiness? – the ultimate concern, surely, in all our striving. Happiness – which is often confused in people’s minds with the superficial contentment we call ‘a good time’ – will only be found in the things that meet our deepest needs as persons. And, in the end, only the things of God that will fill the ‘depths’ that are in every human person (John Paul II).
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Monday
18 FEBRUARY
Praying Grace before Meals 
Explain to students that ‘Grace’ is a prayer which gives thanks for gifts.  
Teach a simple formal grace and/or in groups, write a Grace before meals prayer. 
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Tuesday
19 February
Earth Prayer
A prayer and reflection using the prayer from the Encyclical, Laudato Si.  
Prayer for our Earth  

Video of the Prayer for the Earth song  
Engage with the lyrics and mindfully capture photos or find images that could accompany them.  
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Wednesday
20 February
Breath Prayer: Shalom or Peace
Possible Script:
  • Invite students to slow down their breathing and notice the pattern of the breath: the in breath and the out breath.
  • 'Shalom' is the Hebrew word for peace and wholeness. Invite them to say this word together.
  • On the in breath, say SHA …
  • On the out breath, say LOM …
  • Repeat this word with your breath pattern and come back to it when to you start to think of other things.
  • Bring this Breath Prayer to a close by sounding a meditation chime, a singing bowl or prayer bells.
  • App: Insight Timer has a variety of bell sounds to call one to prayer and a meditation timer.
  • This Breath Prayer could be adapted for younger students by using the word PEACE as a mantra or prayer word. 
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Thursday
21 February
​ SAINT PETER DAMIAN
Five Finger Prayer 
​Possible script
  • Using each of the fingers on one hand, pray Prayers of Intercession for family and friends, teachers, leaders, those who are sick and suffering and for yourself.
  • Video: The Five Finger Prayer  (suitable for younger students) 
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Friday
22 February
​THE CHAIR OF SAINT PETER
Prayer Walk
  • Prayer Walk or Pilgrimage  
    Lead students in a contemplative or mindful walk around the school. Stop to reflect and pray at
    icons, statues, images, art work, prayer garden, in the chapel or the Church. Take photos for further reference to create a ‘Places to Pray’ handbook or guide. Write short and simple mantras or prayers for praying at these places. 
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