1. Cluster Gatherings 2015

3. God Has Created Me God has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have a mission. I may never know it in this life, but I shall be told it in the next. I have a part in a great work; I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. I shall do good. I shall do His works; I shall be an instrument of peace. John Henry Cardinal Newman

5. A reading from the book of Isaiah 40:28-31 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.... The Word of the Lord

6. Prayer of Dedication Adrian Porter SJ

7. Father, we gather in your presence

8. in prayer and praise

9. We thank you for our health and happiness

10. for forgiveness and healing

11. for our talents

12. and for our friends

13. We thank you for the wonderful world you have given us

14. to explore and to use to your greater glory

15. We thank you for the gift of Jesus Christ your Son

16. Who died that we might have life and live it to the full

17. Send your Spirit to accompany us on our daily journey

18. Give us wisdom that we may find you in all things

19. Give us understanding that we may learn your lessons well

20. Give us compassion that we may show your face to those we meet

21. Give us generosity that we may share the gifts you have given us

22. Give us faith that we may have confidence in ourselves

23. Above all give us love that we may bring joy into the lives of those around us.

24. We ask this through Christ our Lord

25. Amen

26. Meaningful Encounter through Liturgy

27. Identify the key points from Fr Patrick’s presentation

28. Which of these aspects of liturgical celebrations do you see as a strength for your school?

29. How do you believe the liturgical life of your school could be further enhanced?

30. Identify two steps your school could take towards enhancing its liturgical celebrations.

31. Meaningful Encounter through Liturgy