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This is a very versatile assembly that would suit Primary and Secondary students All pictures are my own photos What do we do in school to spoil its environment? What do we do at home? What do people do in out town? What do people do in our world? It includes- Video clip Bible reading Prayer Music suggestions Final Thought Call To action Some nice feedback on how you used this assembly would be nice.

Useful assembly on the Rich and Poor; especially around the time of a big celebrity event such as the film Oscars: 4th March 2018, on which this assembly is based, which clearly showcases the exclusive lifestyle of the Rich and Famous. Very topical this year with Harvey Winestein and Kevin Spacey’s public shaming still being very much in the Media Intro asking assembly pupils to look at photos of Spacey or Weinstein and identify the industry that has made them rich. You could go on to talk about why they have been in the news with older students. Or indeed a short news clip of the 2018 Oscars- see You Tube. Tell pupils briefly what the Oscars are all about Introduce the 2015Oscar Goodie bag of $160, 000- see Telegraph article online: What’s in the $160,000 Oscars 2015 goody bag? - Telegraph . or the 2016 bag You choose or amalgamate. The assembly encourages pupils to see that all that glitters is indeed not gold by contrasting the items in the Oscar goody bag with items you really need to make you happy. Second week of March, then, here’s the zeitgeist assembly for you! Now lay the table and get the wine out! Please leave me a review or feedback telling me how you used this resource and why

Here you are! Ready to go! https://youtu.be/CxUux8Gbf9I Prayer of St Francis https://youtu.be/Z0bZiNND5zM Pope Francis First Year in 90 Secs I have linked Pope Francis to St Francis so this assembly can be used for either. All you need is answers to two questions- (1) What is Francis patron saint of? St. Francis of Assisi, born in Umbria in 1181, was the founder of the Franciscan Order. He died on October 4, 1226 at the age of 45. Francis is considered the founder of all Franciscan Orders and the patron saint of ecologists and merchants. (2) Who was he? St Francis of Assisi: Go and Rebuild my Church HD film on You Tube or base talk on this:St. Francis of Assisi abandoned a life of luxury for a life devoted to Christianity after reportedly hearing the voice of God, who commanded him to rebuild the Christian church and live in poverty. He is the patron saint for ecologists. Born in Italy circa 1181, St. Francis of Assisi was renowned for drinking and partying in his youth. After fighting in a battle between Assisi and Perugia, Francis was captured and imprisoned for ransom. He spent nearly a year in prison—awaiting his father’s payment—and, according to legend, began receiving visions from God. After his release from prison, Francis heard the voice of Christ, who told him to repair the Christian Church and live a life of poverty. Consequently, he abandoned his life of luxury and became a devotee of the faith, his reputation spreading all over the Christian world. Later in life, Francis reportedly received a vision that left him with the stigmata of Christ—marks resembling the wounds Jesus Christ suffered when he was crucified—making Francis the first person to receive such holy wounds. He was canonized as a saint on July 16, 1228. Today, St. Francis of Assisi has had a lasting resonance with millions of followers across the globe. Please leave me a review or feedback telling me how you used this resource and why Any problems please contact me directly.