LITURGY

CALL TO PRAYER
(Teacher)
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a
light to my path. (Ps. 119:105)
Jesus proclaims, "I am the Light of
the World. (Jn. 8:12)
Teachers and pupils rejoice together
walking in the Light of Christ, a Light
which overcomes the darkness with its
radiance. (Mt. 4:16)
Leader:

In this place, we are gathered around

the fire, that gives light, for God is
a consuming fire (Heb. 12:29), we
become quiet and still in the presence
of the sacred, to reflect on the
meaning of New Marists in Mission:
Joyfully Gathering Around the Fire,
as we begin:
In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

OPENING SONG

CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT

OPENING PRAYER
Leader: (Teacher)
God of Love and Light.
You show us the path of life by being a
consuming fire for us.
In Your presence, there is fullness of joy.
Teach us to follow the path You set out,
guiding us to walk always toward You and with
You
by leading in the light of Christ.
Grace us with Your wisdom to lead others into
Your light.
Help us to illuminate our leadership with the light
of faith, understanding and service.

Strengthen us to lead our communities

with the model of Christs light so
that we may continue to grow in faith
and knowledge of His love.
May we always seek to walk in Your
light and follow in the steps of Your
Son, Jesus Christ, who lives forever
and ever.
All: Amen.

GOSPEL
Leader : (Teacher)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to
St. John.
All: Glory to you, Lord.
(Reading of St. John
16:29-33).

Then Jesus disciples said, Now you are

speaking clearly and without figures of speech.
30Now we can see that you know all things and
that you do not even need to have anyone ask
you questions. This makes us believe that you
came from God.
31Do you now believe? Jesus replied. 32A
time is coming and in fact has come when you
will be scattered, each to your own home. You
will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for
my Father is with me.
33I have told you these things, so that in me
you may have peace. In this world you will have
trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the
world.

All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

(Silence)

Leader: (Teacher)
Creator God, source of all light,
joining together in prayer, we entrust to You
ourselves, our brothers and sisters, our pupils, the
Marist Family
imploring Your mercy and Your blessings.
Our most important energy source is light who is
Jesus, and the entire
spectrum of colors is
derived from light of your consuming.
Acknowledging the diversity of our cultures
and our colorful intentions, we pray...
All: Be with us, Light of Christ, in all our needs.

LEADER:

(ANOTHER TEACHER)

Let us pray for VITALITY, COURAGE, SELF

CONFIDENCE, LOVE, AND PASSION
symbolized by the color RED. Red also
represents fire and so may symbolize the
presence of God.
During these demanding days or when we feel
drained of energy, we may be courageous,
confident, strong-willed, and spontaneous.

All:
Be with us, Light of Christ, in all our
needs.

LEADER:

(ANOTHER TEACHER)

Let us pray for HAPPINESS, CONFIDENCE,

RESOURCEFULNESS , CREATIVITY, VISION
OF POSSIBILITIES, MENTAL QUICKNESS
symbolized by the color

ORANGE.

May we bring joy to our workdays and

strengthens our desire for life!
Let us be enthusiastic, happy, constructive,
sociable, and energetic and connected to our
senses.
All: Be with us, Light of Christ, in all our needs .

LEADER:

(ANOTHER TEACHER)

Let us pray for WISDOM, SOUND DECISIONMAKING, CLARITY OF THOUGHT, SELF-ESTEEM

symbolized by the color

YELLOW.

We pray for clarity of thought, increased

awareness, and stimulated interest and curiosity,
ability to perceive and understand.
We may have good-humor, optimism, confidence,
practicality, intellect and connection to our mental
self.
All: Be with us, Light of Christ, in all our needs .

LEADER: (ANOTHER TEACHER)

Let us pray for BALANCE, PEACE,
HARMONY, GROWTH, AND HEALING
symbolized by the color

GREEN.

We may be relaxed in our manner and

thoughts. We may show understanding, selfcontrol, adaptability, generosity, and humility
in our pursuit of ideas and change or growth.

All: Be with us, Light of Christ, in all our

needs.

LEADER: (ANOTHER TEACHER)

Let us pray for KNOWLEDGE, SOLITUDE,
DECISIVENESS symbolized by the color

BLUE.

We may have holistic thought, wisdom, clarity,

and tact of communication and speech, and
broadened perspective in learning new information.
We may remain loyal to the ideals of our
founder, St. Marcellin Champagnat.

All: Be with us, Light of Christ, in all our needs .

LEADER:

(ANOTHER TEACHER)

Let us pray for INTUITION, SPIRITUAL

REALIZATION, PROFOUND INSIGHTS
symbolized by the color INDIGO.
We pray for imagination, for the energy
that connects us to our unconscious self and
gives us the experience of being part of the
whole Marist Family. We may be fearless to
step outside of everyday life for a new and
interesting way of viewing our Marist
directions.
All:

Be with us, Light of Christ, in all our needs.

LEADER: (ANOTHER TEACHER)

Let us pray for BEAUTY, CREATIVITY,
INSPIRATION, HOPE symbolized by the color

VIOLET.
We pray for a purpose aligned in the Gospel. We
pray for guidance and inner strength to purify our
thoughts and feelings in all our undertakings for the
love of Jesus and Mary. We may tackle issues with
clear vision and creativity while being kind and selfsacrificing leaders.
All: Be with us, Light of Christ, in all our needs .

OFFERING OF GIFTS.

(Music: Take and Receive)

Leader: (Teacher)
We pray that our spirits will be open to Your
promise of hope
leading us to accomplish great things
as friends and followers of Christ, Mary, and
St. Marcellin.
May Your Word be a lamp to our feet
and a light to our path as we walk in Your light,
O Lord.
We ask this through Christ our Lord, with Mary
as our Model.
All: Amen.

LEADER:
LET US PRAY TOGETHER IN
THE WORDS THAT JESUS
TAUGHT US.

Play Video: Ama Namin

FLOWER OFFERING
TO MARY AND ST.
MARCELLIN

Play Video: Inay

CLOSING PRAYER

Lord our God, Thank you for

gathering us today. May you
guide us as we go back to our
own places. Give us all the
graces that we need. We ask
this through Jesus our brother.
Amen

Leader: St. Marcellin Champagnat

All:
Pray for us.

:
Mary, our Ordinary Resource

All:
Pray for us.

In the name of the Father ....

CONCLUDING SONG:
Play Video: Shine Jesus Shine