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Structure:
1. Introductory Rite
Procession of flags, and any students, faculty, veterans, or guests dressed in
uniform (Cadets, Girl Guides, Brownies, Sparks, Armed Forces).
Good morning/afternoon everyone. Welcome to our Remembrance Day prayer
service. We are gathered here today to remember those brave individuals who
served for our country, those who are still serving for our country, those who have
died and those who have been wounded for our country in the name of war. Please
join us by singing our opening song: Children of the Light.
Have song displayed on front via overhead or projector for student to sing
along.
Opening prayer
Let us begin by showing the sign of our faith. In the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
God, our Father, today on November 11th, 2016, we honour those who have
sacrificed their lives for peace and our freedom. We gather here today to give thanks
and pray for those who have fought for our country, and those who continue to fight
for our country in the armed forces. We pray that we will continue to be
peacemakers in our own lives, and be brave just as the soldiers that have fought for
peace were. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Adopted from: Remembrance Day Liturgy prepared by L. Chudy, 2010.
2. Scripture
(Student Reader): Colossians 3:12-15
A reading from a letter from Paul to the Colossians:
As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion,
kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone
has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven
you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds
everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your
hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the
word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom;
and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through him. All: Thanks be to God.
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Properly introduced: Yes Properly concluded: Yes
Suitable pause for reflection: Yes
Appropriate response: Yes
6. Concluding Rite
Closing Prayer
God, our Father, we trust our prayers for the soldiers and veterans will receive your
mercy, and that you protect all those who are currently fighting for peace, and those
who are currently suffering due to war. We ask that you grant us the bravery and
love needed to become peacemakers in our own lives. We ask this through Christ our
Lord. All: Amen.
Please join in and reflect as we play our closing song: The Trews- Highway of Heroes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrkgV5bl7kQ
Have song displayed on front via overhead or projector for students to sing
along.
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Classes will exit class by class, after the closing song has finished
Adopted from: Prayer Service for Remembrance Day from Renfrew County Catholic
District School Board, 2011.
Remembrance Day Liturgy prepared by L. Chudy, 2010.
Wreath of Remembrance from Toronto Catholic District School Board.
General Considerations:
2. Did the order of service provide just what was essential to engage the
participants?
Yes, I believe the order of service would provide just what was essential to engage the
participants.
4. Should my colleagues be able to duplicate this prayer service with what they have
been given?
Yes, with use of this document, as well as the presider’s version submitted, I think it is very
straight forward, and colleagues should be able to duplicate.
7. Other comments:
I believe this prayer service is one that fits with the Remembrance Day theme. Although it
may be longer than 10-15 minutes, I think that the elements included are essential, and
help to make the students truly pay their respects to those that have fought and continue to
fight for our freedom.
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Lyrics for Songs:
Come and gather round the flame, share the light in his name
We the children of the light
As the wind blows where it will, spread the news to everyone
There’s still plenty of time, for we have just begun.
Join the song of all the earth, we’ve a dream a dream to share
And a promise of re-birth
Let the earth feel the warmth of his love here in our hearts
We’ve still many a dream and promises to keep
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3LFyXg-P1w
Highway Of Heroes
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Just carry me home down The Highway of Heroes
People above with their flags flying low
Carry me softly, down The Highway of Heroes
True Patriot Love
There was never more
I took up my vocation
I was called by my nation
Without hesitation
My answer I gave
Now I am not wondering
The things that I might have been
I'm no consolation
To the forgotten brave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHzUFhE0K28
Resources
Overhead
Speaker
Class wreaths
Microphone
Songs on CD, or through YouTube
Overheads of prayers, responses, lyrics
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Tip Sheet
Introductory Rite
Be sure that you clearly and appropriately indicate the purpose of the prayer service
Do not make the introduction too long, or students will loose focus and become less
engaged
Make sure all classes and students are settled down before beginning the prayer
service; this is a time of worship, so student’s should not be talking or being silly
with friends during this time
Scripture
Ensure that your scriptures you have chosen support the theme of the prayer service
Ask experienced teachers for their input in what scripture they think should be
included, or scripture they have found meaningful to the students in the past
Post the scripture or response to scripture on the overhead so that all can
participate
Other Readings
To get students engaged, have student readers, or post responses on the overhead so
that all students are able to actively participate in the prayer service
Hold practices with student readers to ensure they have the correct pronunciation,
enunciation, and have a clear, loud voice to ensure that everyone at the prayer
service is able to hear and understand them
Where possible, try to include visual representation to accompany your readings,
whether it is pictures, symbols, tableaux, videos, etc.
Symbols
When using symbols, ensure they are appropriate to the Lenten season, as well as
the theme of the prayer service.
Keep your symbols all in one focal area; putting symbols all around the space will
have students focusing on that, rather than they prayer service itself
When possible, try to have students from each class create a symbol that can be
presented in the prayer service as an offering or addition
Music
Have the lyrics posted for songs you wish the students to join in on, even if it is a
song that students should know.
If it is a song you want students to reflect upon, or a music video with a strong
message, ensure students know that your intention is to have the students watch the
video, or reflect on the song
Try to include both songs from the church, as well as current songs that represent
the theme appropriately
Concluding Rite
When concluding the prayer service, ensure to repeat and reiterate the purpose of
the prayer service
Include a song in the conclusion that drives home the message of the prayer service
Keep the conclusion brief, and relatable to the students to ensure you do not lose
their interest at the end