HOLY SPIRIT, CONFIRM IN ME… A Prayer for Confirmation candidates
JANE CASSERLY MYERS
Whether one is seven years old preparing for First Communion, or an adolescent in formation toward Confirmation, this prayer describes the constant...
Teaching the Lord’s Prayer: “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive…”
JAMES BLANKENSHIP
“As the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do.” – Colossians 3:13
In this petition we ask God to forgive us our...
A Setting-the-Table Blessing
Here is a Setting the Table Blessing for use with your students or to send home for family use.
Bless this table, Lord, where we...
A Family Together: World Mission Day
by Grace Mazza Urbanski CLICK HERE to download a PDF of this activity.
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Singing the Psalms — Introducing Chant as Prayer
Kate Daneluk
When in need, there will always be an answer in the psalms. Some of the richest encouragement, praise, thanksgiving, history, lament, and petition...
Can You Relate? Helping teens and tweens to love prayer
Helping teens and tweens to love prayer
BY LISA MLADINICH
“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you—oracle of the Lord—plans for...
Beginning the Year Prayer Service: Praying with Pope Francis
Introduction: This is a meaningful prayer service to use during your first class or gathering of the year. Welcome children with the inspiring words...
Prayer Rocks
Let these decorated rocks prompt children to prayer.
SARA JONCKHEERE
Sometimes in our prayer life (both personal and in the classroom), we can fall into routines,...
Fasting and Feasting – a prayer service for Lent
Marc Cardaronella
Lent is a time of fasting. But it can also be more: Lent can be a time of feasting — on positive spiritual...
Praying in difficult times
CONNIE CLARK
My students sat perfectly still. Every one of them was attentive, reverent, and engaged. And I wish with all my heart that they...
