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"
As you are well aware we have just bid goodbye to the year 2020 and we just started to say hello to this new year 2021. Usually, at the beginning of a new year, we will have our wishes and dreams. Let us watch and listen together to the dreams and wishes expressed by these children and youths.
Ask kids to stop for a few seconds and think about what they saw.
This morning we are inviting you to make these your dreams and wishes too together with us. However, we all need to do our share for these dreams to come true. May we share one resolution at the beginning of this new year of making our utmost in building trust and in treating all human beings natives to all nations worldwide with respect.
This week Christians celebrated the feast of the three kings who travelled from afar to reach their dream. Tradition tells us that Mary and Joseph welcomed them even though these 3 kings came from different nations. Likewise, we are called to welcome and treat everyone with respect irrelevant to one's nationality.
However, tradition also tells us that these three Kings paid respect to Mary and Joseph who welcomed them. May we too pay respect towards those who will welcome us with dignity in their own countries and lives.
The kings brought with them gifts as a sign of gratitude for being welcomed. May we too share our talents and gifts in achieving this big dream where all nations will be united in love.
Dear God we thank you for the gift of a brand new day and a brand new year never lived before. We pray that you will speak to our hearts and help us see that we are one big family. Help us to live our dream of mutual respect amongst all humans of all nations.
Respect Towards All Nations.pdf