Our Lady Queen of Peace PS

The children from Our Lady Queen of Peace displayed many talents including delighting us with live music, a real treat.

Monday 22nd April 

Focus

The sun represents God's light and the ocean represents God's love. The ocean is massive and so is God's love for us.

Music
'Slieve Gallen Braes' was played to lead us calmly into the prayer service and 'When You're Gone' by Avril Lavene.

Scripture
Matthew (6:14-16) says we have to shine our light for everyone to see, so we can help other people.

Prayers 

 Reflection
We chose the title 'The Hands of God' because they are our hands on it, with things Jesus wants us to do, like love others and show kindness to others.

Tuesday 23rd April

 Focus

We made a circle to show that God's love never ends. We chose a firework to show that God's light will guide us. We chose the hands for the border to show that they are holding it all together.

 Music
We decided to pick  'Read All About It' because it says if you hide all your life you won't get anywhere.We also chose Katy Perry's 'Firework' because  it means don't be scared, be seen and heard.

Dear Lord

Make my family be safe and all families around the world. 

Lord hear us

 Reflection
We picked the title 'Let It Shine' because we've been hearing about it all day, how to shine your light about your faith, like being kind and caring.

St Therese of Liseaux PS

Boys and girls from the Antrim Road journeyed to the pastoral centre on bright spring days. They put a lot of thought into all their work and imagination into their foci.
Wednesday 10th April

Focus
We made kites and made a picture of a sunny day, because a sunny day is fun and our retreat was fun.

Music
We chose 'Let It Be' by the Beatles because Mother Mary is telling us to 'let it be'. If you're in a fight just let it be and walk away.
We chose 'Next To Me' by Emile Sande because it is a hymn that was written about God always being with you.

Scripture
Matthew (5:14-16), we think that this story means that we shouldn't be hiding away from the world, we should be showing the world what we are made of.

 Prayers

Dear God

We pray for all of the dead.

Amen

Dear God

We pray for peace in all of the countries.

Amen

Dear God

We pray for all who are poor in the world.

Amen

 Dear God

We pray for all those who are sick in hospital 

and for their families and friends 

who might be worrying at this time.

Amen

Dear God

Thank you for medicine to help the sick.

Amen

Reflection
The reason we chose the title 'God's Working Hands' is because we are working for God.

Wednesday 17th April

Focus

The blue cloth and the scattered candles represents a peaceful night sky. The white cloth represents a dove for peace. We then have a river with a coloured fish because a fish used to mean the same thing as the cross does today. The hills then stand for nature. Lastly the red stands for strength.

Music

For our first song we chose 'You've Got The Love', because it lets people know there is love in the world and God loves us, so we should love others.

Our second song is 'Let It Be', because it shows that God has planned our lives for us and we should just let it flow.

Scripture
Matthew (5:14-16) means you are the light, so don't keep it to yourself, let everyone see your light. Be yourself and shine your light so everyone can see.

Prayers

Reflection
We chose the title 'Workers for  our God' because we are using our hands to show our love for God.