Racial Justice Sunday 2023: Resources and prayers

Source: CBCEW

The theme for this year's Racial Justice Sunday, which takes place on 5 February is: 'All are included in the mission of Christ and his Church. Let us walk together, pray together and work together.'

A prayer for individuals or parishes to use, follows below:

God of our past, present and future,
you created each one of us in your image and likeness,
help us to recognise you in each person.

As we pray for end to suffering caused by racism
lead us this day to walk with one another,
pray with one another and work together,
so that we create a future based on justice and healing,
where all can fulfil the hope you have for all peoples.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

Bishop Paul McAleenan, lead Bishop for Racial Justice, focuses on 'praying together' in this reflection: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w8R9cmCVfM

Bishop Paul has also produced a video which can be used in classes or assembly's at schools, which can be found on our YouTube channel. See: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJSe3YE3S10

Find more resources for this day of prayer, including posters, videos and presentations, at the Bishops' Conference website: www.cbcew.org.uk/racial-justice-sunday/