2nd Grade Sunday School with Mr. Kelly

NOV 15, 2015 – The Our Father & Prayer

 

Gathering in:8:50-9:00am

Our Father - fill in the blanks

 

Group:

God Answers Prayer

 

Mass response:

Closing Prayer: while making the sign of the cross on yourself

May almighty God bless us, Protect us from all evil, And lead us to everlasting life.(together) Amen

 

Bible Verse:

Psalms 4:1

Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: you have enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

 

Prayer:

Our Father

 

Main Points:

Prayer is listening to and talking to God, a conversation

There are many ways to pray

Two ways are Formal and informal

Prayer makes our relationship with God grow stronger

 

Lesson Activity:

Discussion  

Who can pray?      Priests, nuns, teachers, parents, kids

Where can you pray? Church, home, school, in bed, in car, anywhere

When can you pray? At church, at school, before meals, before bed, waking up, anytime

How can you pray? Group liturgy, small group, aloneformal memorized prayer, made up prayer, spoken or quiet, meditation, quiet listeningkneeling, standing, while doing some activity like chores, riding the bus, walking home

How does God answer you? Audible answer? Peace in your heart, wisdom for decision?

 

Ways to Pray:      Kinds of prayer:   Adore, praise, thanks, sorry, ask

Prayer of Adoration – “It's All About You, God”

Prayer of Praise – “Glory, Glory, to You, My King.”

Thank God – for everything because it all comes from God.

I’m Sorry God – act of contrition or less formal

Ask God remember “thy will be done”

 

Craft : Prayer Window

 

Stump your parents: Who can pray? Where can you pray? When can you pray? How can you pray? How does God answer you? Audible answer? Peace in your heart, wisdom for decision?

 

Announcements

Nativity play Dec 17

 

Homework: Pray every day – 3 times or more per day