Prayer in Action

Written by Denise Montpetit © Cat.Chat Productions Inc.

The saints and angels surround us and are cheering us on as we live out our faith each day

Characters:

Jessica (main character)

Hailey (classmate)

Brandon (friend)

Vanessa (friend)

Cloud of Witnesses: Archangel Raphael, St. Faustina, St. Bernadette, St. John Bosco and St. Juan Diego. (The VBS saints of the week)

Props:

• 5 chairs draped with a big white bedsheet
• Costumes for the angel and saints (Have signs around on each person indicating which saint they are)
• 2 backpacks
• Bible

Intro: Archangel Raphael and the four saints walk in and stand up on the chairs that are placed in a line on stage. They fold their hands in prayer.

Jessica: Walks in with backpack, stops in the middle of the stage, faces the audience, looks up to Heaven, offers up a prayer to God, with her back to the “Cloud of Witnesses”.

Jessica: Lord, help me to be a light to my friends at school. Help me to be more like you, Jesus. “Cloud of Witnesses” watch the upcoming scene while remaining standing on the chairs. They remain quiet, yet joy-filled: giving thumbs up, silent cheering and clapping, .

Hailey: Quickly walks in. Hey, Jessica. How are ya?

Jessica: Good, Hailey. So, what’s up?

Hailey: Hey, did you see what Kylie’s wearing today? It is so …NOT cool!

Jessica: (pauses) Actually, I did and I think she wears the coolest clothes. (with emphasis) She’s a super great person and that’s what really counts! Right?

Hailey: (hmm…) I guess you’re right. I gotta go. See ya!

Jessica: Puts her head down facing audience, while behind her the “Cloud of Witnesses” are cheering and clapping out loud.

Cloud of Witnesses: “Yeah!” “Way to go, Jessica!” “Good one, girl!” “You’re awesome!” “You rock!” More cheers and clapping. They stop and watch the upcoming scene with quiet enthusiasm.

Jessica: Takes out her Bible from her backpack and starts reading it.

Brandon: (walks in with his backpack) Hey Jessica. A bunch of us are thinking about going to the movies this Friday? Wanna come?

Jessica: Well, thanks for asking Brandon, but I might have to go to the movies another night. I have youth group on Friday at St. John Bosco Catholic Church. You should come! (With lots of zeal!) It’s so much fun! We play games, learn cool things about our faith, and this week we’re having pizza and a movie!

Brandon: Really?

Jessica: Yeah. You would love it!

Brandon: Okay, I’ll see if Jason wants to come too. See ya later, Jessica.

Witnesses: “Yeah!” “Way to witness!” “Right on!” “Yahoo! Keep it up!” “ You’re doing great!” (more cheers and clapping) ( Then, they stop and watch the upcoming scene, with a silent enthusiasm).

Vanessa: (walks in, with head down, kicking her feet, looking sad)

Jessica: Notices Vanessa on stage. Hey Vanessa. What’s up? You look like you need some cheering up?

Vanessa: I don’t know. Nobody seems to want to hang out with me. I guess they all have their own friends.

Jessica: Hey, how about you come over to my place for some ice cream and a soda?

Vanessa: Really? Jessica: Yeah! Let’s go! Exit scene together.

The “Cloud of Witnesses” jump off their chairs, with lots of enthusiasm, while cheering out loud.”Way to go!” “That’s the way to do it!” “Awesome!”. Give some high-fives, as they exit behind Jessica & Vanessa, cheering them on.

One Saint calls out:“Hey, can we have some ice cream too?”

The End