Prayer for Students

We give you praise, O God, for everything that is new and beautiful, for everything which holds promise and brings us joy.

Bless our school and keep us safe.

Be with us as we travel each day.

Bless us as we start this new year with our friends and school staff.

May we follow in the footsteps of Mother Mary and lead with grace and integrity.

May we show love to one another and to all.

May the new beginning of this school year remind us that you give us chances to start over again and again.

Help us to make the most of every chance we have to start afresh.

Help us to learn and to work together.

Help us to listen when we should and to know the best words when we speak.

Help us to be aware of your love shown to us in the people around us.

Help us to be good friends this year.

Help us to be patient with ourselves and with others.

Bless all those who care for us in our school family — our administrators, educators and all support staff.

May the Blessed Mother Mary protect us and help us to live as well as we can, giving thanks and glory to God as she did.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.