Intercessions

Teacher: In joy and thanksgiving we offer our prayers together today.

Reader 3: We pray for our Pope, our bishop, priests and religious: that they may always serve the Church with love, mercy and compassion.

All: Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.

Reader 4: We pray for all the leaders of nations: that they may renew their efforts to bring peace and fairness to the world, especially in Syria, Afghanistan and the African countries.

All: Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.

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Reader 5: We pray for our parish, family, teachers and friends: that we may always spread joy and love to others and never lose hope.

All: Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.

Intercessions……………….

Reader 6: We pray for religious vocations: that more young men and women will respond to God’s call in priestly and religious life.

All: Lord, in your mercy hear us.

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Reader 7: We pray for all students: that we may be filled with hope for the future and inspired to work together to make their dreams a reality.

All: Lord, in your mercy hear us.

[In silence, let us offer our own personal intentions…]

Intercessions……………….

Prepared by: Archdiocesan Commission for Catholic Schools (ACCS)

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