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International Lasallian Days for Peace
District of Ireland, Great Britain and Malta
PowerPoint Resource for the Month-Long Initiative Promoting Peace
This resource is to help guide you through the month-long international initiative, International Lasallian Days for Peace (Sep 21 – Oct 21, 2018). This PowerPoint includes
an introduction, and 4 sets of slides (one each week). Each weekly set of slides is divided into daily reflections. This document is to accompany the PowerPoint and to
provide extra information to guide you through the resource. The objective is to clarify what is being asked of students and staff on each slide.
SLIDE 1 - INTRODUCTION
Friday 21st September 2018 – Short introduction to International Lasallian Days for Peace (ILDP)
Leader: The 2018 International Lasallian Days for Peace (ILDP) begins today, the 21st September (the United Nations’ sanctioned International Day of Peace)
and will run through 21st October. This is the 12th edition of this annual event.
In the summer of 2006, a group of about 150 Young Lasallians (adolescents and young adults connected to Lasallian schools and centres) from all
over the world gathered in Rome for the 2nd International Symposium of Young Lasallians.
They shared an experience of celebration, dialogue and reflection. However, they lived those days with heavy hearts. They couldn’t stop thinking
about two delegates whose plane never left due to an ongoing war that their country was involved in at that time. Toni and Dina, through their
absence, became an icon of the broken world that Young Lasallians want to make whole again. Those young people gathered in Rome believed that
Peace was a possible mission; a shared dream. In fact, it can be said that the International Lasallian Days for Peace (ILDP), was conceived as a means
to support Toni, Dina and the many other Lasallians who were, and still are, facing the daily hardships in war-torn countries.
Initially ILDP was only an invitation to pray for peace in the world. However, with time the International Council of Young Lasallians realised that
prayer needed to be complimented with action. More importantly, the organisers recognised that peace, at all levels and in all circles of society, has
a very simple, personal and achievable start. It starts in me. It starts in you. It starts within our inner self. We experience it in our families. We shape
it at school. These are the realities we will explore together over the coming weeks. Only then can we seriously hope for a united world, founded on
peace and justice. The key lies inside your heart.
No wonder we daily pray Live Jesus in our hearts. Worldwide peace, a limitless peace, starts in our hearts!
Note: Play VIDEO, ILDP 2018 – ILDP Prayer (Students from schools in Ireland, England and Malta recite the official ILDP prayer).
Leader: Let us take a moment and pray, Lord may we be inspired to share peace, live peace and promote peace through our words, our actions and through
our love of you.
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle… All: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts… All: Forever2
WEEK ONE: MONDAY 24TH – FRIDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2018
PEACE WITHIN OURSELVES
SLIDE 2-13
Reflection Content Additional Notes
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God…
1 Response: …and let us adore Him (Optional response or pause for silence)
De La Salle’s words: Chance to reflect or discuss the quote
“Do not have anxiety about the future – leave everything in God’s hands – for he will take care of you.” -
St John Baptist de La Salle
Prayer: To be read together or allocate to someone
Lord,
Please give me strength in my personal struggles and enjoyments. Help me to find the blessings and
lessons that each situation contains. Please give me the endurance to continue and to see your work in
myself and others. Planning Resources for Tomorrow:
Guide my thoughts, my words, my actions today and always. Week 1 - Day 2 Reflection will require a Post It Note for each
So I may walk in the path of your peace and love. participating student. Students will also require writing
Amen materials.
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever.
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God…
2 Response: …and let us adore Him (Optional response or pause for silence)
Quote from Pope Francis: Chance to reflect or discuss the quote
"Comfort and console us, strengthen us in hope, and give us the wisdom and courage to work tirelessly
for a world where true peace and love reign among nations and in the hearts of all."
Activity: Gratitude Wall Resources Needed for Today’s Reflection:
Build a wall of gratitude for your class: Using a piece of paper/card, write: The Gratitude Wall Activity will require a Post It Note for each
‘I am grateful for…’ participating student. Students will also require writing
Decorate using coloured pens/markers materials.
Put each ‘brick’ together to create your wall of gratitude.3
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever.
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God…
3 Response: …and let us adore Him (Optional response or pause for silence)
Video: Kung Fu Panda – Inner Peace Video on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lAKfUD169U
Video is also available in ILDP 2018 Folder on Google Drive.
Discussion questions: Discuss questions in groups of 4 and/or as a whole class.
- Where do you go, to feel peaceful?
- Who brings you peace?
- Do you see yourself as someone who brings peace to others?
- When do you struggle to focus on peace?
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever.
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God…
4 Response: …and let us adore Him (Optional response or pause for silence)
Reflection: Discuss questions in groups of 4 and/or as a whole class
If we are witnesses of peace and faith, we automatically inspire others around us to seek the same…
- What small acts of kindness can we carry out ourselves?
- What act of kindness can we do as a group?
Scripture Philippians 4: 6-7 To be read together or allocate to someone
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard
your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever.
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God…
5 Response: …and let us adore Him (Optional response or pause for silence)
Quiet Time: If accessible to you, play some instrumental music. Allow for a
Leader: Take some time to be with yourself and God. Do not allow others to distract you. few moments of silence.
(Pause) Think about the peace within yourself and the peace you’d like to achieve in
your life.
Leader: Be still and know that I am God (Pause)4
Be still and know that I am (Pause) Allow for another few moments of silence and reflection.
Be still and know (Pause) Then read the five iterations of Psalm 46:10.
Be still (Pause)
Be
Prayer: To be read together or allocate to someone
Lord, Your love in me is like a flame that burns within my heart,
Giving light to all I do and everything that I am.
Sometimes it dances in my soul as I praise your name.
At times it dims or flickers low when hard times come my way.
Even in the darkest hours I sense your light afresh,
Reminding me to trust in you.
Be still and wait and rest my soul!
For every flame needs gentle fuel.
Your love is the key for keeping this little candle burning alight in me.
It guides my life, my thoughts, my dreams and shines for all to see.
Thank you for the happiness and peace you give to me. Amen
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever.
WEEK TWO: MONDAY 1ST – FRIDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2018
PEACE IN OUR FAMILIES
SLIDE 14-26
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God…
1 Response: …and let us adore Him (Optional response or pause for silence).
De La Salle’s words:
“Never speak to anyone except with kindness.” – St John Baptist de La Salle
Questions to think about and discuss: Discuss questions in pairs and/or as a whole class.
Leader: Think back to breakfast this morning…
How did you greet your parents or guardians?
How did you say goodbye?
How many times have you said please or thank you at home today?5
What can you do today and at home to speak with kindness?
Prayer: To be read together or allocate to someone.
Lord, We pray that our families
may always live in peace.
May we understand each other
and have patience to let You know first about every problem we may face as a family. Amen
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever.
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God…
2 Response: …and let us adore Him (Optional response or pause for silence).
Quote from Pope Francis:
"Sitting at table for the family dinner, sharing our meal and the experiences of our day, is a fundamental
image of togetherness and solidarity."
Questions to think about and discuss: Discuss questions in pairs and/or as a whole class.
Leader: How often do you and your family share a meal together?
Does something as simple as eating dinner together really impact on a family?
Prayer: To be read together or allocate to someone.
Dear Lord,
We are thankful for the many blessings we have in our lives.
Help us not to take our families for granted and to set aside time every day to share a meal with loved
ones.
Amen
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever.
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God…
3 Response: …and let us adore Him (Optional response or pause for silence)
Video: Empty Pickle Jar – Importance of Family in life Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-ntdhDYhcJk
Video is also available in ILDP 2018 Folder on Google Drive.
Discuss Video in groups of 4 and/or as a whole class.
Prayer: To be read together or allocate to someone.
Lord,
I pray that I do not allow the small things to take the space from the things that really matter in life.
Help me to have the strength, courage and wisdom to treat my family, friends and myself with respect,
care and love; and remember always to speak kindly to others.6
Lord, help me to keep things in perspective so that I can focus on the things that matter most and let go
of the small stuff!
Amen.
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever.
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God…
4 Response: …and let us adore Him (Optional response or pause for silence)
Prayer: To be read together or allocate to someone.
So, if peace begins with me,
I guess Lord, I need to be,
More aware of the things I say
And how I can affect people day by day.
I have learned that the words I choose,
Really can win or lose,
The respect of my friends and family,
So please, please help me remember that peace starts with me.
Quiet Time:
Leader: Pause for a few moments and think about how you use your words, especially when you are at
home with your family. (Pause)
How could you be more patient/ kind/ supportive with your family? (Pause)
Are there times when you speak before you think? (Pause)
Challenge yourself to speak kindly and peacefully in all your encounters today.
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever.
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God…
5 Response: …and let us adore Him (Optional response or pause for silence).
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 To be read together or allocate to someone.
Love I patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-
seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices
with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
Quiet Time:
Leader: Reflect on everything you have heard this week and spend a few moments in silent prayer for Invite students, if comfortable, to share their reflections in
your own family intentions. groups of 4 and/or as a whole class.
(Pause)
Leader: Family is love and love, ‘always protects, always trusts, always hopes and always perseveres’.7
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever.
WEEK THREE: MONDAY 8TH – FRIDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2018
PEACE WITHIN OUR SCHOOLS
SLIDE 27-37
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God…
1 Response: …and let us adore Him (Optional response or pause for silence).
Leader: If we are to lead a life of peace then it needs to impact all that we do. With peace in ourselves
and in our families, we also need to bring this peace to school with us. Take a few moments to
reflect on this quote from our Founder.
De La Salle’s words: Chance to reflect on quote.
"You can do more with the grace of God than you think.” – St John Baptist de La Salle
Prayer: To be read together or allocate to someone.
Dear God, If I cannot be brilliant, let me be kind. If I cannot change the world, let me inspire just one
other to do so. If I cannot give away riches, let me be loving. Let me be known for kindness, for it is the
greatest glory. Amen
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever.
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God…
2 Response: …and let us adore Him (Optional response or pause for silence).
Quote from Pope Francis: Chance to reflect on quote.
“Let us learn from Christ how to pray, to forgive, to sow peace, and to be near those in need.”
Questions to think about and discuss: Discuss questions in groups of 4 and/or as a whole class
Leader: What word or phrase in this quote strikes you the most? (Why?)
In one word, how does this quote make you feel? (Why?)
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever.8
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God… (Optional response or pause for silence).
3 Response: …and let us adore Him
Video on YouTube:
Video: Kid President's 20 Things We Should Say More Often https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5yCOSHeYn4
Video is also available in ILDP 2018 Folder on Google Drive.
Questions to think about and discuss: Discuss Video in groups of 4 and/or as a whole class.
Leader: How can we demonstrate peace in school by our words and actions?
How do you personally speak to staff and other students?
Planning Resources for Tomorrow:
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us. Week 3 - Day 4 Reflection will require printouts of the
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever. Bookcase Activity – PDF. This is available in the ILDP 2018
Folder on Google Drive
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God…
4 Response: …and let us adore Him (Optional response or pause for silence).
Activity: Bookcase Activity Resources Needed for Today’s Reflection:
Imagine that this bookcase represented peace in your school. The Bookcase Activity will require printouts of the Bookcase
Decorate your personal bookcase to show how your school currently demonstrates peace within your Activity – PDF. Students will also require writing/colouring
community but also what you would like to see develop and improve within your school. materials.
As a class discuss what you can now do with these bookcases
to have an impact on your school community. E.g.:
- Create a display for your classroom, year group or
school community
- Could some be added to your school social media?
Prayer: To be read together or allocate to someone.
Peace is not something you wish for.
It’s something you make. Something you do.
Something you are and something you give away
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever.
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God…
5 Response: …and let us adore Him (Optional response or pause for silence).
Quiet Time: Invite students, if comfortable, to share their reflections in
Leader: Reflect on everything you have heard this week and spend a few moments in silent prayer for groups of 4 and/or as a whole class.
your own school community’s intentions.9
(Pause)
Prayer: To be read together or allocate to someone.
Lord,
We pray for the students, teachers and all those who work in our school.
May our school be a place of learning and discovery,
A place of joy and hope,
A place of courage and confidence,
A place of gratitude and generosity,
A place of faith, rooted in the Lasallian Spirit.
Bless us all, may your spirit inspire us with confidence to treat one another with respect and to be
witnesses of your love through our words and actions.
May our time together leave us with memories to cherish.
St John Baptist de La Salle, watch over and protect us all. Amen
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever.
WEEK FOUR: MONDAY 15TH – FRIDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2018 (Possible Assembly for 18th October)
PEACE WITHIN OUR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
SLIDE 38-48
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God…
1 Response: …and let us adore Him (Optional response or pause for silence).
Some statistics from around the world from UNICEF: Additional information:
- "Children living in fragile or conflict-affected countries are: (UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the
• more than twice as likely to be malnourished rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to
• three times as likely to miss primary school and improve the lives of children and their families.)
• almost twice as likely to die before the age of 5 compared to children in other developing Full report: https://goo.gl/uVLg4D
countries.
- Women & children make up nearly 80% of refugees & internally displaced people.
- More than half of the 28.5 million children in conflict-affected countries who are out of school
are girls.
- Women are often marginalised in peacebuilding processes, including official negotiations and
the formulation of peacebuilding agreements."10
Questions to think about and discuss: Discuss questions in pairs and/or as a whole class.
Leader: What fact strikes you the most? (Why?)
How does this list make you feel? (Why?)
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever.
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God…
2 Response: …and let us adore Him (Optional response or pause for silence).
Quote from Pope Francis:
“Let us pray for each other, let us pray for the entire world because there is great kinship in the world.”
Questions to think about and discuss: Discuss questions in groups of 4 and/or as a whole class
Leader: What word or phrase in this quote strikes you the most? (Why?)
In one word, how does this quote make you feel? (Why?)
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever.
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God… (Optional response or pause for silence).
3 Response: …and let us adore Him
Leader: The only way we can make a real difference is to be the change we would like to see; set the
example.
For example, if you are unhappy with a situation, set about making that change. If you do not
like to witness violence or hear violent language - be the model for peace. If you see someone
alone or hurt be the person who reaches out.
The month-long initiative across the Lasallian world came into existence, because there was a
shared interest in fostering peace around the world. Shared action with others to promote
peace within ourselves, our communities, and our world is one of the most powerful things we
can do.
De La Salle’s words: Chance to reflect on quote.
“Example makes a much greater impression than words.” – St John Baptist de La Salle
Prayer: To be read together or allocate to someone.
If there is to be peace in the world,
There must be peace in the nations.
If there is to be peace in the nations,
There must be peace in the cities.11
If there is to be peace in the cities,
There must be peace between neighbours.
If there is to be peace between neighbours,
There must be peace in the home.
If there is to be peace in the home,
There must be peace in the heart.
(Lao-Tse - 6th Century BCE)
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever.
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God…
4 Response: …and let us adore Him (Optional response or pause for silence).
Video: Do Something by Matthew West Video on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/b_RjndG0IX8
Watch Video: Chance to reflect on or discuss the video Video is also available in ILDP 2018 Folder on Google Drive.
Quiet Time:
Leader: Yesterday, we heard that example makes a much greater impression than words.
Let us remember this as we enjoy this day before us. Remember that it is up to us to do
something. Be the change!
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever.
Day Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God…
5 Response: …and let us adore Him (Optional response or pause for silence).
Quiet Time: Discuss questions in groups of 4 and/or as a whole class
Leader: Chance to reflect over these last four weeks, as we celebrated the International Lasallian Days
for Peace: What have you gained from it all?
Prayer: To be read together or allocate to someone.
ILDP Prayer Or Use of Video, ILDP 2018 – ILDP Prayer, available in ILDP
2018 Folder on Google Drive
Leader: St John Baptist de La Salle. Response: Pray for us.
Leader: Live Jesus in our hearts. Response: Forever.You can also read
