BLESSING STUDENTS AS THEY EMBARK ON A NEW NEW SCHOOL YEAR -
Divine Welcomer, we open our hearts to you as we embark on another year of learning and growth. We thank you for the myriad blessings of education—the joy of discovery, the thrill of creation, the satisfaction of reasoning, and the wonder of uncovering new truths.
Bestow these blessings upon every student within our community and across the globe, especially those gathered here today.
Graciously protect and bless these students as they return to their schools.
Fill their hearts with awe and hope. Calm their anxieties and dispel their fears. Constantly remind them of their inherent worth, their boundless potential, and their sacred significance.
Gift them with the warmth of genuine friendships and a profound sense of belonging. Shield them from the shadows of teasing, isolation, bullying, discrimination, and despair. Surround them with wise and compassionate teachers and mentors who will challenge them, support them, and inspire them.
Meet their needs abundantly. Cultivate in them a balanced and healthy perspective on competition and achievement. Unveil their unique gifts, their innate talents, and their authentic, beautiful selves.
We ask this through Jesus, the bearer of light and life, who taught us the sacredness of prayer. United in spirit, we come together to recite The Lord’s Prayer…
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