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.

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 Inspiration

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.

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Find out about the Saints

Find out about more about your form saint and how they can still inspire us today.

Maybe you could make a poster about them to go on your form prayer board or table?

Reflection

Pick one of the songs in the music tab to listen to.

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

• When have you felt inspired to do something good or challenging, and what do you think sparked that inspiration – was it another person, a moment, a prayer, or something you read or saw?
• Where do you notice inspiration in everyday life, not just in church or prayer – how might the Holy Spirit be gently guiding us through ordinary moments?
• The saints followed God’s inspiration even when it wasn’t easy – what makes it hard for us to listen to that “gentle nudge,” and what could help us pay more attention to it?

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

Inspiration means being “filled with the Spirit” — the gentle nudge from God that helps us grow, try our best, and support others. Our CARE mission shows us how we can be inspired and inspire others in our school community.

C – Community
Look for ways to inspire someone in your community.
Share a positive message, offer support, or do something kind that helps them feel encouraged.

A – Achieve
Choose one goal this week that challenges you.
Let inspiration push you to keep going, even when it feels difficult.

R – Respect
Respect others’ ideas and feelings, even when they are different from yours.
Inspiration often comes from listening to others and learning from them.

E – Encounter
Take time each day to encounter God in prayer or Scripture.
Ask the Holy Spirit to inspire your thoughts, choices, and actions.

You might like to create your own prayer on the theme of Inspiration that you have been reflecting on throughout the week, or you could use the prayer below.

The Prayer of St. Francis de Sales

Be at peace.
Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life;
rather look to them with full hope as they arise.
God, whose very own you are, will deliver you from out of them.
He has kept you hitherto, and He will lead you safely through all things;
and when you cannot stand it, God will bury you in his arms.
Do not fear what may happen tomorrow;
the same everlasting Father who cares for you today
will take care of you then and every day.
He will either shield you from suffering, or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imagination.

St. Francis de Sales  1567-1622

Here are some song suggestions that you could use this week

This week in school, our theme is Inspiration.

Inspiration is the feeling of being motivated or encouraged to do something. It literally means ‘filled with the spirit’. Inspiration is like a gentle nudge from the Holy Spirit, guiding us and encouraging us on our journey. It can come in many forms – through prayer, through Scripture, through the words and actions of others. It’s a reminder that God is always with us, inspiring us to be our best selves

Conversation Starters

Use these questions to start a chat together

• What or who inspires you the most right now, and why? – It could be a person, a story, a song, or something you’ve seen online.
• Think about a saint or holy person you’ve heard about. – what about their life inspires you, and how could you try to follow their example in your own life?
• When you feel stuck or unmotivated, what helps you feel inspired again? – how can our family support each other when we need a little encouragement?

Prayer

Loving God,
thank You for the gifts You have given to each of us
and for the wonder of the world around us.
Send us Your Holy Spirit
to inspire our minds and hearts today.

We think of the saints who trusted You
and used their gifts to serve others.
May their example encourage us
to keep going when things are hard
and to live with kindness, courage, and faith.

Guide us in all that we do,
so that our lives may give glory to You.
Amen.

Mission

Together, choose something to do:

• . Create an “Inspiration Wall – put up a sheet of paper or a poster in your home. Throughout the week, each family member adds things that inspires them such as a quote, picture, song lyric, or a short note. By the end of the week, you’ll have a visual reminder of what lifts your spirits.
• Try a “Moment of Silence” – pick one time this week (even 2–3 minutes) to sit together in silence. Use that time to quietly ask the Holy Spirit to inspire your hearts and guide your choices.
• Make a “Family Inspiration Playlist” – choose 3–5 worship songs or hymns that inspire you, and create a playlist together. Play it during dinner, in the car, or while doing chores to remind you of what keeps you motivated.