PRAYER SERVICE
Organised by:

Date to be celebrated:
Time of celebration:
Place of celebration:
Class/es involved in celebration:
Focus of Liturgy:
Introduction:
Gathering Song:
(Procession in if desired, bringing of symbols etc…)
Penitential Rite
Gloria (No Gloria during Lent):
Opening Prayer:
Liturgy of the Word
Readings:
First Reading:
Response to God’s Word: (said or sung)
Second Reading (optional for weekdays)
Gospel Acclamation
(do not use ‘Alleluia’ during Lent,)
Gospel
(only from Matthew, Mark, Luke or John)
Gospel can be acted out
Homily: by Celebrant
Prayers of the Faithful:
prayers for the week/day can be adapted from the Prayers of Intercession book in Mass Centre
These MUST be petitioning prayers, where a particular need or intention is mentioned. They are prayers for all humanity.
The usual order for petitioning prayers is:
Needs of the universal church e.g pray for pope, bishops, clergy, church and other leaders
Public needs
Needs of special groups
The local community or this particular group
Closing Prayer
Final Blessing
Final Song
** Please remember to acknowledge the source
of songs, music and readings.
Include License Number as used by school or parish.
Check copyright