Prayer Celebration Directions

GATHERING SONG
Leader		St. Elizabeth Ann Seton recognized that God had given her the gift to teach children. Lord, help us to recognize the gifts and talents that you have given us. Like St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, help us to have the courage to use our gifts and abilities to bring others closer to you.
All		Amen.
READING
Leader		Listen to these words from the Bible. They were written by the Apostle Paul in a letter he sent to the Church in the city of Corinth. "Each one of us receives gifts of the Spirit. There are different gifts and different ways to serve God. We are to use our gifts to help others." (based on 1 Corinthians 12:4–6) (Play instrumental music as children attach their talents/symbols on the mural.)
PSALM
Leader		All leaders on earth praise you, God.
All		We thank you God, with all our hearts.
Leader		You protect us from danger.
All		We thank you God, with all our hearts.
Leader		Your love is with us always.
All		We thank you God, with all our hearts. (based on Psalm 138:4–8)
CLOSING PRAYER
Leader		Lord, thank you for our talents and abilities. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton used her gifts well. Help us to develop our talents and abilities, too.
All		Amen.
CLOSING SONG