Monday – For the students
- Pray for students and their transition back into the classroom.
- Pray for excitement to be back learning, for engagement with the topics and for positive experiences, especially in the first few weeks. Pray for solid academic growth.
- Pray for peace in the midst of any worry or anxiety, especially in students attending new schools and for those starting school for the first time.
- Pray for health and wellness.
Tuesday – For the classroom
- Pray for the teachers and parent educators leading in a variety of learning environments.
- Pray for positive connections to be made between students and teachers, and amongst students in the classrooms.
- Pray that classrooms can be safe places for students and teachers alike.
Wednesday – For the school
- Pray for the administrators, school staff, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, counselors and more.
- Pray for team-mindedness amongst the staff as they partner together to create safe, positive learning environments.
- Pray that schools will be safe places for students.
- Pray for wisdom as the school staff navigates decisions, solves problems and more in the first few weeks of learning together.
- Pray for health and wellness.
Thursday – For the lunchroom, the playground and the gathering spaces
- Pray for positive experiences in non-classroom spaces.
- Pray for friendships to be built between students.
- Pray for those students who are excited to be back with friends, for those who are nervous about making new friends, and for those who are lonely.
Friday – For the gym, the stage, the choir room and the band hall (and other extracurricular spaces)
- Pray for the learning and life experiences that happen outside of the traditional classroom.
- Pray for the development of life skills, like positive leadership skills, teamwork, dedication, communication and more.
- Pray a prayer of thanks for the opportunity to foster and develop students’ skills in the arts, athletics, computers, business, agriculture and more.
Saturday – For the home
- Pray for the families of students. Pray for wisdom for parents as they make decisions regarding their child’s education.
- Pray for strong partnerships between families and schools.
- Pray for families who are learning at home.
- Pray for single parents who are shouldering the load on their own.
- Pray for students whose home life may be tumultuous.
Sunday – For the community
- Pray for strong partnerships between businesses, churches and schools.
- Pray for opportunities for students to connect with career opportunities, to find mentors and to apply their learning in real-world situations.