Suggestions: Use as an anthem or before the pastoral prayer.

Characters: 8 readers - 4th through 7th graders

Key: From 1 to 8 with number 1 the youngest

All: When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

1: "Blessed are the poor in spirit,

All: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4: "Ble…