The SLT or any educator who is conducting the assembly will address the students positively saying good morning to all. One can start this assembly with the sign of the cross: "In the name of the Father, and of the son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen"
This time of the year a word which is constantly on our mind is the word presents. Let us take some time to watch this short film about a particular present.
Maybe some of you can remember grownups reminding them to thank everyone with a smile, for all sorts of presents they received. Thanking others is one way of showing respect towards them, towards the time and energy they invested in giving us a thought which they hoped will brighten up our days. When we treasure and make good use of the gifts we receive we are expressing our gratitude and respect with our actions. We can start by showing gratitude towards God for giving us our own selves and our constant breath of life as one big present. May we treasure this present and use it to grow closer to Him, to others and to nature especially during this time of advent.
Dear God, we thank you for giving us life, we thank you for who we are. Help us to appreciate the wonder of your work in and with us. We ask you to remind us constantly that we are unique and special in our own different ways and that in your eyes we are perfect. May this thought encourage us to show respect towards all forms of life including our own life, our dignity, our past and our roots on this day and forever. Amen
Growing a Sense of Respect Towards Our Story, Our Ancestors and Our Roots.pdf