Loving God, today we offer our prayers to Joseph, earthly father of Jesus. We honour him as the patron saint of our school and we look to him as a role model of compassion, kindness, faithfulness and service. St Joseph, pray for us and guide us in our efforts to love and serve one another.

The litany below was written several years ago by some Year 5 and 6 students from our school to honour our patron saint.

Joseph, chosen by God                      Pray for us.

Joseph, husband of Mary                   Pray for us.

Joseph, earthly father of Jesus           Pray for us.

Joseph, loving protector of the Holy family           Pray for us.

Joseph, man of great faith                  Guide us.

Joseph, showing us the way               Guide us.

Joseph, leading by example                Guide us.

Joseph, man of prayer                        Guide us

Joseph, protector of the poor             Protect us.

Joseph, supporter of families             Protect us.

Joseph, hope for those who are suffering             Protect us.

Joseph, model for all workers                             Protect us.

Joseph, patron saint of our parish and school       Protect us.

Faithful St Joseph, guide us in your footsteps to be people of great faith. Help us to be willing to follow your example and say yes to God’s will in our lives.

Amen