St. Patrick's College Yr 10

We really enjoyed having the boys this week, we had a brilliant day talking and getting along with one another. we discussed attitudes towards other people and attitudes towards ourselves.

Focus:
We have chosen the night sky, and its shiny moon because it puts peace and relaxation in to us. Each star relates to everyone in our school. 
The chain shows that we are all linked together in some way and we all have needs.
We chose the jigsaw to show that our lives are pieced together by how we act. 

 Music:
Where is the love - this song is about loving people and being loved, and that is the important thing in life.
The Climb - We chose this because everyone should try and touch the stars and be a hero.

 Scripture:
The Pharisee And The Tax Collector (Lk 18) - The reason why we chose this was because we should do things even when we don't want to.

Prayers:

Dear God, 

I pray to God and ask him to pray for all the babies in the world. 

Amen

Dear God, 

We thank you for watching over me and my family. Praise be to God. 

Amen

Dear God, 

I pray to you and ask you to take of all the sick and the needy. 

Amen

Dear God, 

May you pray for the people who die,

and pray for the people who away from home and hope they are well. 

Amen

Reflection:

St. Patrick's College Yr 11

We enjoyed seeing the young people of St.Patrick's again. It was great to hear how much they remembered and enjoyed their last retreat. This time we disscussed our values and beliefs around God, ourselves and our community. It was great to see the young men listening to each other's opinions. We had a really nice day and look forward to seeing them again.

Focus:
Fish - Represents God and nature
Candles - Represent love

Music:
Save the world: We picked this song becuase it is a song about cleaning up the world.
You've got a friend - It shows everyone has a friend or someone to talk to, even in the darkest of situations.

Scripture:
(Jn21:15-16) We chose this story because we thought the story was very interesting and we thought it showed a lot of compassion.

 

Prayers:

Dear God

Thanks for the fantablous day

love ya so much

Lord hear us

Dear Lord

We thank you for today.

We also pray for the people who come here

Lord hear us

Dear God,

We pray to you to help us through this time

when we are all sitting exams and

preparing for our GCSE's

Lord hear us

Dear God

Pray for everyone that has

something on there mind

Amen

Dear God

Pray for the sick,

Mentally and physcially

Amen

Dear God

Help the sick and the old

Amen

Dear God

Pray for the families and for all

those who have died.

Amen

Dear God,

Pray for all the sick and for there families

that they cope through this hard time.

Amen

St Rose's Dominican College

We have facilitated two very enjoyable days with the girls of St Rose's Dominican College. These days were full of fun and lively conversation on how we treat people who are different from us and how we can try to be more like Jesus loving everyone, including people we don't like.

Focus
We made a sign to show peace and kindness to one another and try to be more Christian. The stars remind us that God created too earth.

Music
We decided to play Hero because when someone puts you down just get back up and hold your head high. Remember that we are all heroes.
We chose The Climb - don't give up on your dreams, we should always try them.

Scripture
We chose Jesus heals the two blind men because Jesus is communicating with others no matter what is wrong with them. Jesus is respecting them and helping them, so we should follow him.

Prayers                                                                  

Dear God

We pray for all the families who have lost someone with cancer

Lord hear us

Dear God

Please look after the sick and the poor,

Bless them and keep them safe for the future.

Help them with food and homes, also money.

Look over the ones that starve each day.

Thank you

Amen

Dear God

Thank you for having me in this world today and the parents and friends you gave me,

and for a beautiful world.

Amen

 Dear God

Please help those who need the help, 
especially for children in need and people who are less fortunate 
and for families that have lost a close friend or family member. 
Look over them and protect them.

Amen

 Dear God

Thank you for how far we have come and the achievements we've had.

Help us to achieve in the future with our families, money, home and job.

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

Amen

Dear God

Pray for the people resting in heaven who have lost their lives in fires, floods.

May they rest in peace.

Amen

Reflection

Some words that describe today on retreat

Focus
We made a flower today because a flower is part of God's creation. A flower represents beauty. God's creation is beautiful. By making this flower we wanted to show how we appreciate God's work.

Music

Man in the mirror - because it's about making a positive change. You start by making a change on yourself.

Reach - because it's a happy song and it tells you to believe in your dreams. Follow your heart.

Scripture
We chose Love your enemies and acted it because today we talked about loving your enemies and we like the story.

Prayers

Dear God

I pray that my daddy will get well and those who are sick as well.

Amen

Dear God

Help us through the tough times.

We remember that our guardian angels are with us.

Amen 

 Dear God

Pray for all the poor families who havn't got money, shelter and food on Christmas

and in the cold weather.

Amen

Dear God

Pray for all theose people who are doing their exams.

Pray that they pass.

Amen



St. James' Primary School

Today we enjoyed working with the young people from St James' Primary School. We talked together about making Confirmation and what difference it would make in our lives. We also enjoyed a quiet meditation and and a lively prayer service.

Focus: 
We made  the alter because it reminds us of the church and the church is God's home. The candle is because the fire represents the Holy Spirit. Each hand has a promise on it and the promise is to help someone like a helping hand.

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Music: 

Where is the love - Respecting one another.
You've got a friend in me - Because you have a friend in God.

Scripture: 
You are the light of the world (Matt:5) The message from the passage is, when someone is down shine your light on them to make them feel better.
You can shine the light on somebody by being nice to them, caring and praying for them.

 Prayers:

Poster:
We wrote Follow Jesus because we are Christian.