LET US PRAY . . .

Father, we give you thanks for all you have given us.
We Bless you for creating us and filling us with good things . . .
For giving us your Son Jesus to show us the way to you.

Bless these students, teachers and support staff
as they begin this new school year.

Help them in all they do,
to appreciate the goodness in themselves and
to look for the good in those around them.

Help them live their faith, and love for you
by loving those around them.

Help them to see your presence always.

May they turn to you in good times and in bad
and know you are their strength.

As they grow on the outside, may they grow on the
inside too, in knowledge and love for you and others!

Let your Holy Spirit give them the gifts of
wisdom, understanding and knowledge
to help them learn the things you need them to know.

We ask this through Christ, our Lord.

AMEN.

©MMVII Father Pat Umberger  Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.