We sign ourselves in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Whenever we face a difficult situation, we should remember that God will give us the strength to deal with it – and make us brave. Jesus empowers within us the courage to take care of the poor, hungry and sad. And he does indeed help us in our own hearts and through the friends who journey with us. In doing so together, we take initiative and demonstrate Christian leadership.

This prayer is called "Going to School"

May smiling faces welcome you

May helping hands welcome you

May kind teachers welcome you

May fears fly away

temper go away

lies stay away

May you make new friends

learn new things

grow strong limbs

May God make you thoughtful

Jesus make you happy

Spirit make you courageous.^[1]

In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.