CTK – Communication – Prayer Resources – W/C 18/5/26
Hello everyone, and welcome back to CTKPray.
The prayer theme for this week is Communication (Year A)
- In the chapel during May there will be a space to pray the Rosary individually or as a group during certain breaktimes – speak to Beth or Vicky for more information
- Chaplaincy Team – meeting for the Discipleship group – Friday 12.45-1.15 (please let your form tutor know)
- SVP group – meeting Tues 12.45-1.15
This week is the 7th week of Eastertide (Year A) – prayer table cloths should remain Gold or White
This week focuses on the theme of Communication
Extra-Ordo-Nary flip book
Change the page, read the theme and talk about what this word means to you in your pairs.
As a form, reflect on what Commuication means to you all.
Watch this video
Watch the video and talk about what communication means to you.
How might God be trying to speak 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 John 17: 1-11
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John
Glory to you O Lord
When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.
“I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you. For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one.
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Prayer Theme Scripture Matthew 15: 10-20
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew
Glory to you, O Lord
Then Jesus called the crowd to him and said to them, “Listen and understand! It is not what goes into your mouth that makes you ritually unclean; rather, what comes out of it makes you unclean.”
Then the disciples came to him and said, “Do you know that the Pharisees had their feelings hurt by what you said?”
“Every plant which my Father in heaven did not plant will be pulled up,” answered Jesus. “Don’t worry about them! They are blind leaders of the blind; and when one blind man leads another, both fall into a ditch.”
Peter spoke up, “Explain this saying to us.”
Jesus said to them, “You are still no more intelligent than the others. Don’t you understand? Anything that goes into your mouth goes into your stomach and then on out of your body. But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these are the things that make you ritually unclean. For from your heart come the evil ideas which lead you to kill, commit adultery, and do other immoral things; to rob, lie, and slander others. These are the things that make you unclean. But to eat without washing your hands as they say you should—this doesn’t make you unclean.”
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Let us take some time today to respond and reflect on our theme of Communication.
Please pick one of the below sections to help you to respond to this week’s theme. Let us know how your form gets on in the comments below.
Watch this video about the Art of Communication
Technology can be a powerful tool for communication, helping people stay connected, share ideas, and support one another across the world. However, when used without care, it can also create distance, reduce real conversations, and sometimes spread negativity instead of kindness and understanding.
Make a pros/cons list as a form on your whiteboard and reflect on any changes that you feel that you might need to make to improve your communications.
Pentecost – this will celebrated at the end of this week on Sunday 24th May
Watch this video to find out about the story of Pentecost.
After Pentecost, the disciples were able to speak in different languages so everyone could understand God’s message showing that the Christian message was meant for people from all nations and cultures. Communication can bring people together and help spread understanding, unity, and faith.
During this week, we have reflected on the importance of communication—how we connect with others through our words, actions, and listening. Communication helps us to build relationships, support one another, and share God’s love with the world. Every conversation is a chance to encourage, inspire, and bring people together.
C – Community
Good communication helps build a caring community where everyone feels included and valued. By encouraging and supporting one another, we help our school community grow stronger.
A – Achieve
Communication helps us achieve our potential by sharing ideas, asking for help, and encouraging others. Positive words can build confidence and inspire success.
R – Respect
Respectful communication means listening carefully, speaking kindly, and valuing the opinions of others. We are called to treat everyone with dignity and compassion.
E – Encounter
Every day brings opportunities to communicate God’s message through simple acts of kindness, encouragement, and understanding. Small words and actions can make a big difference.
In the month of May, we look to Mary, Mother of Jesus, as an example of good communication. Mary listened with faith, responded with courage, and showed kindness in the way she treated others. Her example reminds us that communication is not just about speaking, but also about listening and understanding.
Here are some song suggestions that you could use this week
This week in school, our theme is communication.
Communication can take many forms in the world today. It is a way of building relationships and sharing the good news of our faith with others. This week we are called to think about the different ways we can communicate God’s message to the world and how we can bring people together and inspire others through the message that we share
Conversation Starters
Use these questions to start a chat together:
- How do we communicate with people every day? Think about texting, social media, phone calls, face-to-face conversations, and even body language. Which ways help people feel most valued and understood? Why?
- What does it mean to share “good news” through our actions as well as our words?
Can you think of a time when someone’s kindness, encouragement, or forgiveness communicated God’s love more strongly than words alone? - Who is someone you admire because of the way they communicate with others?
Prayer
For all work in communications; may they listen with understanding and speak truth from the heart.
Lord, in your mercy…hear our prayer
For all of us who receive the news in whatever format; may we learn to discern the good news in all that we hear.
Lord, in your mercy…hear our prayer
We pray for all those in the Church who communicate to others, through multiple means, the saving truth of the gospel, that they may be diligent servants of the Word and conscientious champions of the truth. Lord in your mercy…hear our prayer
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales
Mission
Together, choose something to do:
- As a family, choose some people who might need support this week — a neighbour, teacher, grandparent, friend, or someone at church. Write a kind message, make a phone call, or send a thoughtful text to encourage them and remind them they are valued.
- Set aside one evening with no phones or distractions and spend time really listening to one another. Each family member could share something important about their week while everyone else listens without interrupting. Focus on how good communication begins with listening.
- Challenge your family to use only positive and uplifting communication for one whole day. Give compliments, say thank you often, avoid complaining, and encourage one another whenever possible. At the end of the day, discuss how positive words changed the atmosphere at home and how they can inspire others.
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