Christian Prayer
There is no other way of Christian prayer than Christ. Whether our prayer is communal or personal, vocal or interior, it has access to the Father only if we pray “in the name” of Jesus. The sacred humanity of Jesus is therefore the way by which the Holy Spirit teaches us to pray to God (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1994, n.2664).
Prayer may take place in many different contexts and settings. In celebrating a significant feast day or liturgical season in the life of the Church, it may be appropriate to gather for a prayerful school assembly. Meditative and contemplative prayer might be best experienced in a school prayer room or chapel. Reflective walks or keeping a journal may be more appropriate in outdoor settings or retreat venues. Members of the school community are supported in recognising the religious dimension in the everyday moments of life through the practice of daily classroom prayer.
When the school community gathers in prayer, it draws on the breadth of the Christian tradition to build an understanding that its prayer is joined with the prayer of the whole Christian community; the people of God. Schools draw on their charism as an additional resource for prayer.
Prayer may take place in many different contexts and settings. In celebrating a significant feast day or liturgical season in the life of the Church, it may be appropriate to gather for a prayerful school assembly. Meditative and contemplative prayer might be best experienced in a school prayer room or chapel. Reflective walks or keeping a journal may be more appropriate in outdoor settings or retreat venues. Members of the school community are supported in recognising the religious dimension in the everyday moments of life through the practice of daily classroom prayer.
When the school community gathers in prayer, it draws on the breadth of the Christian tradition to build an understanding that its prayer is joined with the prayer of the whole Christian community; the people of God. Schools draw on their charism as an additional resource for prayer.
St Benedict's School Community Prayer "In the name of Jesus"
- The teaching of "Mandated Prayer" to enable all students take an active part in liturgies.
- PAX, two minutes of silence to allow "God" to come into the hearts of staff and students through meditative prayer.
- Weekly prayer assemblies where students have the opportunity to lead the school community in a prayerful reflection and learning opportunity.
- Weekly class masses, where students have the opportunity to participate in the liturgy with other classes and the wider community.
- R.E. resources for staff, issued each term with a focus specific to the Church's liturgical year and community celebrations.
- Special liturgies centered around community celebrations or special occasions including; Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and the Easter Season.