A Child’s Prayer for a New Beginning

You give us this new school year.

We are excited to be back with our friends and teachers.

Help us to make the best of a new beginning.

Guide us to make wise decisions and to do the best we can.

Help us to make a happy year.

Let us share with our friends and to make new friends feel welcome.

Bless our parents so that they will continue to    encourage and support us with their generous hearts.

Together, help create a community of learners that teaches us not only skills for success,

But all that we need to live our faith fully in the world today.

Amen.