CTK -Remembrance- Prayer Resources – W/C 10/11/2025
Hello everyone, and welcome back to CTKPray.
The prayer theme for this week is Remembrance
Chaplaincy Notices:
- Remembrance – November is the month when we remember all those who have died. There will be activities in form and in the chapel.
- Briars – ALL Year 8 students who are coming to the Briars, please come to the chapel on Wednesday break for a short meeting
- Lourdes – meeting Tuesday breaktime in the chapel for all those who have signed up to come to Lourdes. There is still time to sign up if you would like to…
- Chaplaincy Team – please come and check the chapel notice board to find out which team you are in and when you will be meeting.
Week 32 in the Season of Ordinary Time – Year C
Sunday 9th November – Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Here are some ways to introduce this week’s theme of Remembrance...
We commemorated Remembrance Sunday on 9th November.
November 11th is Armistice Day and is also known as Remembrance Day. The day is marked by a two-minute silence to honor the service and sacrifice of military personnel and civilians who have died in all conflicts
Extra-Ordo-Nary flip book
Read the theme and talk about what this word means to you in your pairs and in your form.
Watch this video
Prayer
Prayer
Loving God,
We remember those who have gone before us —
our family, friends, and all who gave their lives in service.May their courage, faith, and love inspire us,
and may they rest in Your eternal peace,
with Your light shining upon them.Help us to live as people of hope and compassion,
honouring the past and trusting in Your love for the future.We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Take a quiet moment now to reflect on the word remembrance and what it means to you.
Below you will find this week’s Gospel reading from Sunday’s mass and another piece of scripture on our prayer theme.
If you would like to explore your own scriptures, the link below will take you to open bible which allows you to explore scripture on any theme. Please use the English Standard Version Anglicised (ESVUK) translation –
https://www.openbible.info/topics/joy
Choose somebody in your form to read one of the scriptures below – you may also want to read this from the bible in your form room.
Sunday Gospel Reading (For the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica)
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John
Glory to you O Lord
The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers sitting there. And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and oxen. And he poured out the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables. And he told those who sold the pigeons, “Take these things away; do not make my Father’s house a house of trade.” His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me.”
So the Jews said to him, “What sign do you show us for doing these things?” Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews then said, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will you raise it up in three days?” But he was speaking about the temple of his body. When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they believed the Scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken.
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Prayer theme Scripture Luke 22:14-23
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke
Glory to you O Lord
And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves. For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table. For the Son of Man goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!” And they began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to do this.
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ
If your reading is from a Gospel, we invite you to say/ sing the Alleluia beforehand.
Let us take some time today to respond and reflect on our theme of Inclusion.
Please pick one of the below sections to help you to respond to this week’s theme.
Poppy Wreath
You are now invited to write on a poppy. This can be the name of someone you want to remember during this month or a group of people, for example, ‘the soldiers who died in the war‘
You will then need to cut out your poppies and make your own form poppy wreath.
Once completed, this wreath should be put on your form door during the month of November
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Your mission this week is…
to live out the spirit of Remembrance through CARE:
C – Community:
We remember that we are one body in Christ. We honour those who came before us and work to strengthen our caring and inclusive community,
A – Achieve:
We strive to achieve our God-given potential, inspired by the examples of the saints, martyrs, and all who have shown courage, faith, and service. Their lives remind us that through perseverance and hope, we can make a difference.
R – Respect:
We show respect for the past by valuing the lessons and sacrifices of others, and for the present by treating all people with dignity and compassion, recognising the image of God in everyone.
E – Encounter:
We encounter Christ in prayer, in Scripture, and in one another. Through remembrance, we deepen our relationship with God, allowing His presence to guide our actions and inspire our future.
You might want to create your own prayer on the theme of the Remembrance, that you have been reflecting on throughout the week, or you could use the prayer below.
Prayer
Grant that all who have gone to their rest in Christ may share in the joy of his Resurrection.
We particularly remember (pause) ……………………………………… and all the Faithful Departed.
The Lord bless them and keep them.
The Lord make his face shine upon them and be gracious to them.
The Lord lift up his countenance upon them and give them peace.
Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.
Amen.
Here are some song suggestions that you could use this week
This week in school, our theme is Remembrance
In our faith, remembrance is more than just remembering the past; it’s about keeping our connection to God and to our loved ones alive. We remember the saints and martyrs who came before us, their examples guiding us on our own journey. We remember the sacrifices of Jesus and
we remember those who have passed away, their love and influence continuing to shape us. Remembrance is a way to honour our past, cherish our present, and hope for our future.
Conversation Starters
Use these questions to start a chat together:
- In November we remember those who have died — who in our family do you think of most during this time of remembrance?
- When we wear a poppy, what do you think it really means? How do you think remembering those who died in wars helps us work for peace today?
- How can our faith help us find comfort when we think about loss or death?”
Prayer
Grant that all who have gone to their rest in Christ may share in the joy of his Resurrection.
We particularly remember (pause) ……………………………………… and all the Faithful Departed.
The Lord bless them and keep them.
The Lord make his face shine upon them and be gracious to them.
The Lord lift up his countenance upon them and give them peace.
Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.
Amen.
Mission
Together, choose something to do:
- Visit a local war memorial and look at the displays of poppies and the names that are recorded on the memorial
- Create a family Prayer Space for Remembrance – set up a small table or shelf with photos of loved ones who have died and a candle. As a family, light the candle each evening and pray:
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.” - For each day in November, write one act of hope, kindness, or peace your family will do in memory of others — e.g pray for the sick, helping a neighbour or sending a message of thanks.
- Find our more about the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica that we celebrated last Sunday
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