The end of the school year is a significant transition, and so this month, I would like to use this space to offer prayers for the students, teachers, and Class of 2026. Wherever you are, I invite you to join in praying for them as they move into summer and/or on to other adventures.

A Prayer for Students

God of all knowledge and wisdom, we pray for students near and far as this school year comes to a close. As students transition to summer, we pray that they carry with them all the lessons they have learned this year. Bless this summer season for the students who have attended classes and everyone who has surrounded and supported them this year—the teachers who have instructed them, the mentors and classmates who have journeyed with them, and the parents and guardians who continue to guide them along life’s way. Remind them that you are with them as they continue to learn and grow. In your most holy name, we pray. Amen.

A Prayer for Teachers

Heavenly Creator, you have knowledge of all things and are the Great Teacher of us all. We thank you for being with us on our journey, and for giving teachers to our community to guide and teach the children as they grow in their knowledge and understanding of the world. We ask you to bless these teachers as they have been a blessing. Continue to inspire and guide them in their work. Bless their summer as a time of renewal, and spark their imaginations with your ongoing presence in the world around them. In your most holy name, we pray. Amen.

A Prayer for Graduation

Eternal God, today we pray for the Graduating Class of 2026. We rejoice with these students, and we give you thanks for them and for all those who have surrounded them on their life’s journey so far—their families, teachers, mentors, classmates, and friends. We pray that you bless these students on their graduation. Guide them as they take this next step. Remind them of the lessons they have learned, and be with them as they continue to grow and learn more about your amazing world and their place in it. Be with them on this day and all the days to come as they begin their next adventure. In your most holy name, we pray. Amen.