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Catholic Education Week (CEW) is April 30 - May 5, 2023. The theme for this year is "We Are Many, We Are One".

English | Prayer for CEW 2023

We are many, we are one; we all form one body in Christ. 
Lord, when we see the one before us, let us reverence your presence within; 
when we listen to one another, let us hear with our hearts; 
when we reflect on each encounter, may we discern to understand; 
when we learn from those around us, let us respect our differences with joy;
and when we act, may we be kind and generous to all,
for each person is a member of your body, with all that they are.
We are many, we are one. 

Amen.

French | Prière pour la SEC 2023

À plusieurs, nous sommes un; dans le Christ, nous ne formons qu’un seul Corps. 
Seigneur, 
lorsque nous voyons l’autre devant nous, 
puissions-nous reconnaître ta présence qui l’habite; 
lorsque nous nous écoutons les uns les autres, 
que nous entendions avec le coeur;
lorsque nous réfléchissons à chaque rencontre,
puissions-nous discerner pour comprendre;
lorsque nous apprenons des personnes qui nous entourent,
puissions-nous respecter nos différences avec joie;
et lorsque nous agissons, 
que nous soyons bienveillants et généreux envers tous, 
car chaque personne est membre de ton Corps avec tout ce qu’elle est.
À plusieurs, nous sommes un. 

Amen.

Monday: When We See

“Blessed are the Pure in Heart for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8

Tuesday: When We Listen

“ Be quick to listen and slow to speak.” James 1:19

Wednesday: When We Reflect

“Reflect on the Statutes of the Lord” Sirach 6:27

Thursday: When We Learn

“Let the wise also hear and gain in learning, and the discerning acquire skill.” Proverbs 1:5

Friday: When We Act

“Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action .” 1 John 3:18

To access the advance kits that offer elementary and secondary resources (e.g. monthly prayer services, music, lesson plans, visuals, etc.) please visit the OCSTA Catholic Education Week Resources website.

Note: Resources are available in both English and French.