CTK – Youth – Prayer Resources – W/C 17/11/2025

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke

Glory to you O Lord

And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, “As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” And they asked him, “Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?” And he said, “See that you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is at hand!’ Do not go after them. And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified, for these things must first take place, but the end will not be at once.”

Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences. And there will be terrors and great signs from heaven. But before all this they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors for my name’s sake. This will be your opportunity to bear witness. Settle it therefore in your minds not to meditate beforehand how to answer, for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be delivered up even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and some of you they will put to death. You will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your lives.

The Gospel of the Lord

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew

Glory to you O Lord

Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” And he laid his hands on them and went away.

The Gospel of the Lord

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ

After you have watched the video, in the comment section below write something about this video that really stood out to you and which small actions you can do as the youth of the church to make a difference.

If you haven’t yet created your poppy wreath in your form, you are now invited to write on your 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

Pick one of the songs in the music tab to listen to.
As you listen, imagine Jesus welcoming the youth — full of laughter, trust, and love.
Let the words or melody remind you of the joy of being loved by God, just as you are.

As individuals or a form reflect of one or more of the following questions:

1. How do you stay hopeful when things in the world feel uncertain or difficult?
2. What do you think Jesus meant when He said the kingdom of heaven belongs to those who are like children?
3. How can a youthful spirit help you face challenges with faith rather than fear?

In the comment section below… answer one of these questions as a form.