Bidding prayers for school Mass and collective worship

We pray for world leaders…

We pray for world leaders: that they may make wise decisions for the good of all the members of our global family.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer

We give thanks for all the food God has provided. May all leaders work together so that everyone has enough to eat. 

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer

We pray for our global family…

We pray for all children around the world; that they may have the chance to change their lives for the better and look to the future with hope and happiness.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer

We pray for all people who are working to build peace in their communities; that they may inspire others and find strength to carry on, even in the hardest times.  

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer 

Lord Jesus, you are there alongside people suffering because of floods or storms, water shortages or rising sea levels. Bless them, and everyone helping them. Give them hope that, by working together, a better future is possible. 

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer

We think of everyone who is suffering because of coronavirus. We pray for healing, strength and comfort for all. 

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer

We pray for everyone who does not have clean water. May we all work together to help children around the world stay safe and well. 

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer

We pray for those who have to walk a long way to collect water. Help us to share the gifts God gave us with our sisters and brothers around the world so that no one  goes thirsty.  

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer

We pray especially for the world’s poorest families who don’t have clean water for handwashing. May all world leaders work together so that everyone has what they need.  

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer

God of Hope

We pray especially for the poorest communities without healthcare, clean water or enough food. May our actions be signs of hope for all. 

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer

We pray for ourselves…

We pray for our communities, families and friends: that we may care for each other as Jesus taught us, and so change all our lives for the better. 

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer

Holy Spirit, fill us with thanksgiving and love for all of creation. In our daily choices help us to be kind, remembering that what we use, and how we use it, makes a difference to sisters and brothers around the world.  

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer

We pray for our school, parish, family and friends: that we may take the time to connect to others, no matter where in the world they are, and care for them as God cares for us.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer

We pray that as a church family who are starting the new term together, we will all work hard to look after each other, particularly those who most need our care.  

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer

We pray that everyone will try to make important changes to the way we live, so that we can all share a more peaceful, fair and sustainable world.

Lord in your mercy… hear our prayer

We pray that the Spirit of peace will calm any fears and give us the strength to build a brighter word together.  

Lord in our mercy, hear our prayer

God of Hope  

We pray for our families and friends, our school communities and the communities where we live. May we all continue to support each other with generosity and hope. 

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer

God of Hope

We pray in a moment of silence for ourselves. Fill us, Lord, with your peace and healing, restoring hope as you touch our hearts.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer