During the holidays, we celebrated NAIDOC Week. Let us take a moment to reflect on the significance of this time. NAIDOC Week invites us to celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It also challenges us to listen deeply, walk humbly, and work for justice in our school, our communities, and our nation. Let us now pause in prayer.
Loving Creator,
You are present in the deep roots of this land
and in the oldest stories ever told.
As we pause at the end of NAIDOC Week,
we honour the wisdom, strength, and resilience
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We give thanks for the custodians of this country
who have cared for land, sea, and sky for generations.
May we walk together in truth,
with hearts open to listening, learning, and healing.
Guide us to be people of justice and reconciliation,
inspired by your Spirit and grounded in love.
We make this prayer in Jesus’ name,
Amen.