Prayer Celebration Directions

GATHERING SONG
Leader		God, we gather to thank and praise you for all your goodness. Please help us to spread the good news to those that we meet. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
All		Amen.
READING
Reader		A reading from the book of Acts. (Read Acts 2:1–4) The word of the Lord.
All		Thanks be to God.
RESPONSE
Leader		In response to God’s word, let us pray.
Group 1		When you send forth your breath, we are created.
Group 2		You renew the face of the earth.
All		Bless the Lord my soul. Alleluia!
Group 1		O God, may your glory last forever.
Group 2		O God, may our works bring gladness to you.
All		Bless the Lord my soul. Alleluia!
Group 1		We sing to the Lord all our lives.
Group 2		We rejoice in the Lord.
All		Bless the Lord my soul. Alleluia! (Based on Psalm 104)
PETITIONS
Leader		God is indeed ever faithful and we pray with joyful hearts. We pray,
Reader		That the Spirit may open our eyes to see those who need our help.
All		Help us, God, to spread the Spirit’s understanding.
Reader		That the Spirit may alert us to those who are hurt so we may comfort them with our kind words.
All		Help us, God, to spread the Spirit’s courage.
Reader		That the Spirit may lead us to worship together at Mass so our community may grow in faith and in love.
All		Help us, God, to spread the Spirit’s reverence.
Reader		That the Spirit may be with us as we use our time wisely to learn new things and to pray each day.
All		Help us, God, to spread the Spirit’s wisdom.
CLOSING BLESSING (Extend hands over children.)
Leader		Lord, bless us as we do our part, loving others with all our hearts and minds. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
All		Amen. Alleluia!
CLOSING SONG