“You’re blessed when you care.” (Matthew 5: 7) Jesus teaches us that showing mercy means choosing kindness, even when it is difficult. We all make mistakes, have tough days and sometimes need a second chance. When we forgive someone, include a person who feels left out or help a friend who is struggling, we are putting the message of Jesus into action. Mercy means looking beyond mistakes and seeing the good in others. The real challenge is choosing kindness when someone tes

All Saints Day - November 1st (yesterday) We pray for those who are no longer with us... Bless the many parted souls who lived their lives with grace. Bless the saints in heaven, gathered in that special place. May we tell their stories and remember all the ways they lived their faith and spent their days. There is glory and reward, even if at first there’s strife. Oh, blessed saints, you help us see a path that’s to eternal life. May we always hold them dear and know

Dear God, As we come to the end of another week, we thank you for being with us. Help us to rest, enjoy time with those we love, and show kindness wherever we go. Keep our school community safe over the weekend. Amen.

Dear Lord, Please help me to remember to use my voice wisely. Help me to use manners and to use my voice with kindness. Help me to use it in a way that makes others feel good about themselves. Thank you Lord, Amen

Look around today. Is someone feeling left out, lonely or unnoticed? Be the person who notices. Smile. Say hello. Invite them to join in. Make room. Small acts of kindness can make a BIG difference. God has a place for everyone. Let’s make sure we do too! We Pray God of welcome, Open our eyes to the people standing at the edges. Give us courage to notice, kindness to reach out, and generosity to make space. May our words say, “Come and join us,” and may our actions show, “You

God, wake us up to what is right in front of us. When we see a need, help us not to scroll past it, walk past it or wait for someone else. Give us the courage to step up, the heart to get involved and the energy to make things better. Help us turn our faith into action and leave something stronger, kinder and more alive because we were here. Amen.

"Love God, Love People" Love others as well as you love yourself.” (Matthew 22: 39) Jesus gives us a really important message: “Love your neighbour as yourself.” But who is our neighbour? It’s not just the person living next door! It’s the people in our classroom, on the playground, at home and even those we don't know very well. Jesus wants us to treat others with the same kindness, care and respect that we would like to receive. That means including someone who feels left

Last Day of Lessons for Year 12s Today is the last day of formal lessons for our Year 12 students. They will now have time to study for their exams which will start in a few weeks' time, and finish their final assessments. We thank them for everything they have contributed to our school community during their time here at St Joseph's, and we wish them the best as they finish this last part of their schooling journey. Lord, help the Year 12s remember what they have learned, an

This evening the Year 12 students and families will gather in the Church for a special Mass to pray for God's guidance over the next few weeks when they finish assessments and have exams. This special blessing song will be sung for them. Lord, please watch over our Year 12 students as they complete their final assessments and exams. Give them strength to keep working hard, and peace and calmness to keep them steady. Amen.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.

Oceans The song, “Oceans” is an invitation– a song that invites us to be led by the Spirit towards Jesus in the realities of our uncertain and turbulent life. “Oceans” reminds us to continually cast our gaze at Jesus rather than the sea of doubts and worries that plague our lives. In Matthew 14:22-33, Jesus calls Peter to step out of the boat and walk on the water. Peter does so, but when he takes his eyes off of Jesus and looks at the waves, he begins to sink. This story

Loving God, Today we give thanks for our outgoing student leaders. We are grateful for the way they have served our school community with dedication, courage, and generosity. Bless them as they continue their journey and help them to use their gifts to make a difference in the world. We also pray for the new group of student leaders being presented today. Fill them with wisdom, confidence, and compassion. May they lead by example, serve others with humility, and inspire hope

2026 Diocesan Prayer Growing in Hope Loving and faithful God, You continue to sow abundant seeds of goodness Help us to nurture these seeds to grow hope in ourselves and in others. In our hearts, let there be hope— hope that trusts in Your promise and believes that Your light always shines. All: Help us to grow in hope In our actions, let there be love— love that never stops caring, that is patient, kind, and generous. All: Help us to grow in love In our thoughts, le

Loving God, Help us today to give our very best in all that we do. When things are difficult, give us the courage to keep trying. When we make mistakes, help us to learn from them and not give up. Fill us with resilience, confidence, and hope, knowing that You are always with us. May we encourage one another, work with kindness, and strive to become the people You are calling us to be. Amen.

Prayer for the First Day of Term 4 Loving God, We thank you for the opportunity to begin a new term together. As we return to school today, fill our hearts with hope, courage and enthusiasm for the learning and experiences that lie ahead. Bless our students, teachers and families as we work, learn and grow together this term. Help us to show kindness to one another, to persevere when challenges arise, and to recognise your presence in our daily lives. We especially pray for o