Living the Year of Prayer in Preparation for Jubilee 2025

In this year of Prayer, we are reminded that prayer in our family is an important part of our faith journey and Pope Francis has reminded us of ways we can do this. 

At the table before and after meals One of the main places where families gather is definitely sharing at least one meal a day. This time could be a short but meaningful opportunity to pray together as a family, thanking the Lord for what we have received and praying for those most in need. Children can thus learn that the daily bread, which we ask for with the Lord’s Prayer, is not just an abstract concept, but a very concrete request that we make as children to our Heavenly Father.

The meal that we eat together is a providential blessing received from the Lord, which accompanies us throughout our lives. Here are suggestions for prayers that each family can adapt according to their own perspective:

Before Meals “Heavenly Father, we thank you for this food, may we make your will our daily nourishment. We pray to you for the poor who have none: give them what they need to live according to your will. Amen.” 

After Meals “We thank you, Lord, for all your blessings: may we always use them for good.  Through Christ our Lord. Amen.” 

Children’s Liturgy

All children are warmly invited to attend Children’s Liturgy each Sunday at our 9:30am Mass. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to unpack the Scriptures and interact with other children from the parish. All welcome!