Cluster Gatherings 2015 God Has Created Me God

Cluster Gatherings 2015

God Has Created Me God has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have a mission. I may never know it in this life, but I shall be told it in the next. I have a part in a great work; I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. I shall do good. I shall do His works; I shall be an instrument of peace. John Henry Cardinal Newman

A reading from the book of Isaiah 40: 28 -31 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. . The Word of the Lord

Prayer of Dedication Adrian Porter SJ

Father, we gather in your presence

in prayer and praise

We thank you for our health and happiness

for forgiveness and healing

for our talents

and for our friends

We thank you for the wonderful world you have given us

to explore and to use to your greater glory

We thank you for the gift of Jesus Christ your Son

Who died that we might have life and live it to the full

Send your Spirit to accompany us on our daily journey

Give us wisdom that we may find you in all things

Give us understanding that we may learn your lessons well

Give us compassion that we may show your face to those we meet

Give us generosity that we may share the gifts you have given us

Give us faith that we may have confidence in ourselves

Above all give us love that we may bring joy into the lives of those around us.

We ask this through Christ our Lord

Amen

Meaningful Encounter through Liturgy

Identify the key points from Fr Patrick’s presentation

Which of these aspects of liturgical celebrations do you see as a strength for your school?

How do you believe the liturgical life of your school could be further enhanced?

Identify two steps your school could take towards enhancing its liturgical celebrations.

Meaningful Encounter through Liturgy