Prayer to Begin a School Year

God of wisdom and might,
we praise you for the wonder
of our being, for mind, body and spirit.
Be with our children as they begin
a new school year.
Bless them, their parents, their teachers and staff.
Give them strength and grace as their bodies grow;
wisdom and knowledge to their minds
as they search for understanding;
and peace and zeal to their hearts.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
 
Our Lady of New York, pray for us.
St. Patrick, pray for us.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us.