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 and our staff and our community.

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.