1. We will begin by making the sign of the Cross Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen We pause to think of any special intention we want to pray for today. We light our Form Candle for all our prayers today.

2. Fourth week of Lent On Tuesday of this week the Cardinals will gather together after they have celebrated Mass together in the Sistine Chapel for the Conclave (literally closed off with a key). This Conclave is held in complete secrecy with 115 Cardinals being able to vote. A new pope must be chosen by 2/3rds of the Cardinals. Each time a vote is made the slips are burnt and so outside crowds wait to see what colour smoke comes out of the chimney! If it is black no pope is chosen, if it is white we have a new pope! The Cardinal must then agree to take on the office of Pope and state the name he is to be known as. The other Cardinals will then come and greet him before he appears on the balcony with the announcement of; ‘Habemus Papam!’ He will then give his first blessing!

3. This prayer is to be used each day until a new pope is chosen: Father, guide and inspire with your Spirit those who will choose a new Shepherd for your church, as successor of St Peter. So that all entrusted to his care, may grow with faith and love and come to the joy of everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst woment, and blessed isd the fruit of try womb, Jesus. Holy Mary mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen Our Lady Seat of Wisdom - pray for us St Peter & St Paul - pray for us

4. Monday 11 th March 2013 Reader: “You were darkness once, but now you are the light in the world; be like children of light, for the effects of the light are seen in complete goodness and right living and truth. Try to discover what the Lord wants of you.” (Ephesians 5:8-14) Together let us pray: (Go back to the prayer for each day during the Conclave…)

5. Tuesday 12 th March 2013 Reader: “The Lord of hosts is with us, the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Come consider the works of the Lord.” (Psalm 45) Together we pray: (Go back to the prayer for each day during the Conclave…)

6. Wednesday 13 th March 2013 Reader: “Thus says the Lord: At the favourable time I will answer you, on the day of salvation I will help you. I have formed you and appointed you as a covenant of the people.” (The Prophet Isaiah 49:8) Together we pray: (Go back to the prayer for each day during the Conclave…)

7. Thursday 14 th March 2013 Reader: Moses pleaded with the Lord … “Remember Abraham, Isaac and Jacob your servants to whom by your own self you swore and made this promise: I will make your descendants as many as the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have promised I will give to your descendants, and it shall be their heritage forever.” (The Book of Exodus 32:13) Together we pray: (Go back to the prayer for each day during the Conclave…)

8. Friday 15 th March 2013 Reader: Jesus said: “I am the good Shepherd: the good shepherd is one who lays down his life for his friends. I know my own and my own know me, and I know the father, and I lay down my life for my sheep.” (Gospel of John) Together we pray: (Go back to the prayer for each day during the Conclave…)

9. Prayer to be used when a new Pope is chosen… Father, shepherd and guide, look with love on Pope (name of new pope). Through the work of your Spirit you have called him to dedicate his life as your servant and the pastor of our church. Fill him with your power to speak your words and inspire him in his guidance. May he be your sign of unity, so that all who have been entrusted to his care may know Jesus Christ more fully and be led to eternal life in joy with you. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

10. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen Mary, Mother of the Church - Pray for us St Michael, the Archangel - Pray for us St Peter & St Paul - Pray for us

11. School Prayer Prayer of Saint Benedict We pray Lord, that everything we do may be prompted by your inspiration, so that every prayer and work of ours may begin from you, and be brought by you to completion. Amen Saint Benedict – Pray for us