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Feast of the Presentation 2nd Feb 2002 |
Special People
A School Liturgy for Candlemas |
Gathering Together
| Focal point: | Globe/world
map, bible opened at Luke 2:29-32, Mission Together Candle for each class. (Put Mission Together sticker on plain candle) |
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| Entrance | |
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| Song: | Come all you
people from Come All You People by John Bell. |
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| Procession | Invited
guests to include eg school caretaker, dinner staff, crossing patrol
person, parent, parish priest, school nurse, Mission Together Diocesan
Director or school co-ordinator...each carrying an object connected with
their work.
Leader with 5 children carrying 5 large candles, with a ribbon attached to each one, to represent the children of the 5 continents of the world. Objects and candles are placed on display. |
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| Leader: | Today we have come
together to celebrate the feast of Candlemas, the day Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the Temple where he was welcomed by some special people — Anna and Simeon. Special people have a mission, a special job to
do. |
| Leader can introduce
guests and explain their special job
or guests can introduce themselves and say
briefly what they do. |
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| Leader: | Today we remember that Jesus
came to be a light to all Nations and to all the children of the world.
Today we remember: |
| A ribbon
from each of the 5 large candles may be attached to globe or map of the
world, in turn, to show position of each continent. |
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| Child: | The children of Asia. Attach ribbon. |
| Child: | The children of Africa. Attach ribbon. |
| Child: | The children of Europe. Attach ribbon. |
| Child: | The children of North and
South America. Attach ribbon. |
| Child: | The children of Australia
and the Pacific Islands. Attach ribbon. |
Liturgy of the Word
| Leader: | To begin with, there was darkness in the world and God made light. |
The Rainbow people (may be dramatised)
| Narrator: | All the colours in the world
started to quarrel and there was darkness. Each claimed she was the most important. |
| Red: | I’m the colour of the
poppy, the rose, blood, passion and fire. I bring warmth. I am the most important. |
| Orange: | I fill the sky at sunrise
and sunset with my beauty. I carry all the most important vitamins. I am the most important. |
| Yellow: | The sun, the moon and the
stars are yellow. I bring fun and laughter. I am the most important. |
| Green: | I am the sign of life. I
clothe the grass, the leaves and the trees. I bring hope. I am the most important. |
| Blue: | I am the colour of the sky
and the sea. I bring space, peace and serenity. I am the most important. |
| Indigo: | You hardly notice me
but you all need me. I stand for prayer and deep thought. You need me to
keep balance. I am the most important. |
| Violet: | I am the colour of royalty
and power. Queens, chiefs and bishops choose me for my wisdom. I am the most important. |
| Narrator: | Then came a great storm of
rain, thunder and lightning. |
| Rain: | You foolish colours fighting
amongst yourselves. Don’t you know God made you all. Each of you is special. Each of you has her own special job to do. And now God will stretch each of you out along the sky to make a great bow of colour. You will live alongside each other in peace. You will bring light to the whole world and be a sign of hope. You will be a reminder of God’s love for each person because everyone is special. |
Colours each unroll a ribbon to stretch out to make a rainbow.
| Song: | I am special from Share the Light by Bernadette Farrell |
| Or other appropriate song |
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| Leader: | Special people bring the light of love into our lives. |
| Forty days ago we celebrated the day Jesus was born. | |
| Jesus was sent by his Father to carry out a special job, a mission. | |
| He came to be a light in the darkness to show us the way to the Father. | |
| Light Paschal Candle | |
| Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the Temple in thanksgiving. | |
| Simeon and Anna welcomed Jesus the Light
of the world. |
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| Reading: | The Song of Simeon (Nunc Dimitis) Luke 2:29-32 |
| See also Here I Am Rejoice 1 |
Rap Acclamation
| Chorus: | Rejoice! clap clap Be
glad! clap clap Jesus, the light has come into the world. |
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| Verse: | Jesus was born, was born on Christmas day. | |
| Chorus | ||
| Verse: | Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the temple. | |
| Chorus | ||
| Verse: | Simeon took Jesus, took Jesus in his arms. | |
| Chorus | ||
| Verse: | Anna praised God, praised God the light had come. | |
| Chorus | ||
| Verse: | Children thank God, thank God the light has come. | |
| Chorus | ||
| Song: | Christ be our Light by Bernadette Farrell |
Response
| Leader: | Children in Mission
Together are special people. We have a special job.
Our mission is to share the light of love and friendship with children
of the world, especially the poor. |
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| Child: | Lord, all children
in God’s big family are special. We pray: |
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| All: | Help
us to be friends. |
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| Child: | Lord, you want all
children to be happy. We pray: |
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| All: | Help
us to be friends. |
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| Child: | Lord, you want all
children to share with each other. We pray: |
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| All: | Help
us to be friends. |
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| Child: | You want all
children to live in peace. We pray: |
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| All: | Help us to be friends. | |
Blessing of Candles
Children from each class come forward. Leader blesses classroom
Mission Together candles and five large candles representing children
from the five continents.
Children from each class come forward. Leader blesses classroom
Mission Together candles and five large candles representing children
from the five continents.
Going Forth as Children in Mission Together
| Leader: | Lights
each candle from Paschal candle.
Take the Light of Christ with you from here into the world. 5 children take large candles representing the five continents. I send you out on your mission to pray and sharewith children everywhere. 2 children from each class are given a candle and a collecting box. Go out from here and live your motto Children helping Children.Children leave in procession with candles and boxes. |
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| Song: | Share the
Light from Share the Light by Bernadette Farrell
(This song book contains British sign language)
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For further information, please contact..
Irene Donnelly
Harambee Cottage, 3 Old School Lane, Calow, Chesterfield S44 5UE
Tel/Fax 01246 229155
or
Mission Together Reg
charity number 1056651
If you have Microsoft Publisher 2000
you may download copies of this liturgy for printing
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