1. Secondary School Liturgy

3. Members of One Body
1 Corinthians 12: 14-22

6. Reader: This is the Word of the Lord
All: Thanks be to God

7. Founder of L’Arche Communities
Jean Vanier
Founder of L’Arche Communities

8. L’Arche Community
Wellington

11. Power and cleverness call forth admiration but also a certain separation, a sense of distance; 
we are reminded of 
who we are not, 
of what we cannot do…

12. On the other hand, sharing weaknesses and needs calls us together into “oneness.” 

13. To be human 
is to bring 
the head and the heart together

14. We welcome into our hearts those who love us. 
In this communion, we discover the deepest part of our being

15. When we discover we are loved … the masks or barriers behind which we hide are dropped; new life flows.

16. …To trust, and to love, …that is maybe the great secret of the human being.

17. Hehu Karaiti, Lord Jesus You love everyone unconditionally.

18. Why do we struggle so much to accept others?

19. When we face old age and illness, what makes us afraid?

20. How do we deal with different ways of being?

21. Or our own limitations?

22. Jesus, Who are you calling me to support right now?

23. Who are you calling me to befriend?

24. Final Blessing
May the God who created a world of diversity and vibrancy, Go with us as we embrace life in all its fullness.

25. May the Son who teaches us to care for all people, Go with us as we try to be good neighbours in our communities.

26. May the Spirit who breaks down our barriers and celebrates community,
Go with us as we find the courage to create a place of welcome for all.

27. Final prayer from Clare Mc Beath and Tim Presswood
Amen.
Final prayer from Clare Mc Beath and Tim Presswood

28. The way we experience illness and disability is an index of the love we are ready to offer.
Pope Francis' Jubilee for the Sick and Persons with Disabilities

29. Credits: Quotes from Jean Vanier - http://jean-vanier.org/en/home
Images of L'Arche Bognor in Trosly, France
- Christoper Bemrose,