Let’s bow our heads and place ourselves in the presence of the
Lord. Heavenly father, we praise and magnify your most Holy
Name. We humbly ask for the forgiveness of our sins; have mercy on us, oh lord. As we begin this new academic year, we ask for your guidance, wisdom and support. Bless and guide our new students as they begin their journey with us. May they able to retain the invaluable knowledge and treasure them in their hearts as they become the persons the world madly needs. Lord, we thank you for the blessing that you have bestowed upon the University, the College of Teacher education and its faculty and staff. Lead us in all the work we do, so that our students may reap the benefits of our collective wisdom and experience. O holy spirit, be with us in today’s orientation seminar. Fill our minds with possibilities and hope. Enable us to face the challenges of this new learning modalities. And finally, dear God, as we move into the future, Unite us. Inspire us, sustain us. Make us person fully alive eager to know, love and serve you ever more. We ask these things in your name, Amen ( In the Name of the father, and of the son and of the holy spirit)