This traditional Catholic prayer looks at the virtues of faith, hope and charity. Students may choose one virtue and create a skit explaining how it can have an impact on our lives. Level: 3-5, 6-8 Download Student Prayer: Acts of Faith Hope and Charity…
Does sorry seem to be your hardest word? It shouldn’t be! The Act of Contrition is a prayer in which we ask God to forgive our sins. We say it in the sacrament of reconciliation, or penance (otherwise known as confession). The Act of Contrition acknowledges our need to stay close to God for His help…
The Apostle’s Creed is a list of what Catholics believe. The word creed itself means “I believe”. The Apostles’ Creed is the first of the Catholic Rosary prayers because it lists the important truths taught by Jesus. Level: 3-5 Download Student Prayer: The Apostles’ Creed…
Meals are an important time to realize how blessed we are to have enough to eat, and give God thanks. Download Student Prayer: Grace Before Meals…
The Glory Be prayer professes that God is everlasting. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit were one from the beginning of time and will continue to be forever. Level: K-2 Download Student Prayer: The Glory Be…
Part of the Catholic classroom set up includes a Prayer Table that is the focus for students. On the table you can include a Bible, flowers, prayer cards, and much more. Level: K-8 Download Prayer Table Ideas…
Think about it. How is everyone in the world alike? Do you think all people want to be happy? For some people getting enough food to eat would bring happiness. For some of us, that it is no big deal to get enough food. What it takes for us to find happiness is different. What…
Play quiet music with no lyrics playing or have a gentle chime in the background. It is best if there is a quiet low light, non-distracting environment where the children can stretch out and have room to relax. Sometimes removing shoes tells them that they are leaving their busy active world and entering into our…
Play quiet music with no lyrics or a Marian hymn. Sometimes a chime helps to quiet the mind. Low lighting in a non-distracting environment where children can stretch out, may be recommended. Sometimes removing the shoes indicates that we are leaving our active, busy world to move into the gentle peace of our hearts. Level:…
