Chapter 6: The Mountain and the Voice

Gather

Today is an opportunity to make form time feel different and distinct. You could use this song, recorded by The choir and Mr Durnell to create an atmosphere in the room before the students come in or some other instrumental music if you would prefer.

We begin our time together as we invite you to make the Sign of the Cross

R./ In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The opening prayer can be led by anyone, yourself or a volunteer, you could even crate a rota for each week so everyone gets a turn.

Let us pray.
Almighty God,
You gave Your people the Ten Commandments,
not to restrict them, but to teach them how to live in love, truth, and peace.
As we hear these words again, help us to see them not as rules from long ago,
but as Your way of guiding us into lives of honesty, respect, and justice.
May we learn to follow Your law with freedom and joy.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

The Word

Every time we come together we’ll explore a different part of God’s story, starting at the beginning and journeying through the year. Again, there is an opportunity for anyone who feels comfortable to read the scripture (image on the left) out loud.

You could then have a period of silence to think about what you’ve heard or discuss what you’ve read as a class.

After this, please use the suggested “Story” (Image on the right) to retell and reflect on the scripture, again anyone can read this out.

Response

Each week we’ll respond to the scripture in different ways, so play the video below and follow along to explore this chapter of our story.

Mission

We’ve heard how we can live out our faith today in the video, think about what this might mean for you as we share the closing prayer – again anyone can lead this with the class

Let us pray.
God of justice and mercy,
You gave Your commandments to help us live well with You and with one another.
As we go back into our day, help us to follow Your law with open hearts.
Give us wisdom to know what is right,
courage to do what is just,
and love to honour others in all we say and do.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

We end our time together as we invite you to make the Sign of the Cross

R./ In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.