CELEBRATING CREATION

The season of creation takes place between the World Day of Prayer for Creation on September 1st and the Feast of St. Francis, October 4th.  Thousands of Christians will be coming together around the world to pray and care for creation. Maybe you could bring together your school community to pray for creation?

Below is a service for a formal church setting. For other purposes you may wish to shorten this one or adapt it to suit your circumstances.

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SERVICE FOR SEASON OF CREATION

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Hopefully, you will pray this Prayer for Creation in your school over the coming weeks.

PRAYER FOR CREATION

God of the universe,

We thank you for your many good gifts –

For the beauty of creation and its rich and varied fruits,

For clean water and fresh air, for food and shelter, animals and plants.

Forgive us for the times we have taken the earth’s resources for granted.

Transform our hearts and minds so that we will care for our earth and shares its resources.

Help us to touch the earth with gentleness and with love, respecting all living things.

We pray for all those who suffer as a result of our waste, greed and indifference.

Help us to respect the rights of all people and all species.

And help us to willingly share your gifts today and always.

Amen

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POSTERS FOR PROJECTION

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