This year's prayer, which the students will recite each morning, is as follows:

 

Dear God,

Help me spend today with a smile on my face, love in my heart, and joy in your grace.

Help me focus my mind on learning, and give me the strength to act according to your will.

Amen.

 

Theme

Let Your Faith Shine

 

 In the same way, your light must shine before men so that they may see the goodness in your acts and give praise to your heavenly father. Matthew 5:16

 

 

On August 2, 2017 Pope Francis said the following when asked

"What does it mean to be a Christian?"

It means to look to the light, to continue to practice the profession of faith in the light, even when the world is wrapped in night and darkness.