When you were young you felt a calling;
even at nine years old, you dreamed a dream for life.
The Father led you through changes, revealing all he arranges;
he gave you friends for the journey
and a home where you became friend of the young.

Da mihi animas, long may we walk your way!
Pray for us now, as you lead us to the Father;
Pray for us now, friend of the young.

Throughout your life, Christ was your teacher;
the home the Father gave became a school of love.
Young people teaching each other, finding Christ as their brother;
learning a trade and compassion
and to know they were loved by you, friend of the young.

Alongside the young, the Spirit led you
on a path of hope, companionship and joy

Da mihi animas, long may we walk your way!
Pray for us now, as you lead us to the Father;
Pray for us now, friend of the young.

A gift from God, a Father for the young;
a humble man with many dreams, loved by everyone.
Our lives grow closer together, as you lead us to our Saviour.
We celebrate and give glory
to the one who brought us to the friend of the young.

Da mihi animas, long may we walk your way!
Pray for us now, as you lead us to the Father;
Pray for us now, friend of the young.

Da mihi animas, long may we walk your way!
Pray for us now, as you lead us to the Father;
Pray for us now, as we make a new tomorrow;
Pray for us now, as we build our church together;
Pray for us now, friend of the young.