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"
Introduction
Today, Ash Wednesday is the start of the 40 days of lent where we prepare ourselves for Easter. We start lent by being marked with ash on our heads. The ash is a sign that we are no better than anyone and should be kind to everyone. Let us watch this clip.
In the clip we saw different people helping each other. Remember the ash tells us that we are no better than those around us and so we should do our very best to help everyone, no matter what they do.
Prayer
Dear God, we pray for a blessed lent. Help us to respect others, this lent and always. Help us remember that we are all equal. Amen