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JAN 11, 2015 - Prayer

 

Gathering in:

8:50-9:00am

Act of Contrition Puzzle

 

Group:

9:00-9:20am

Prayer – parts of Mass

 

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:

 

Act of Contrition

 

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:

Game

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, alone

    • formal memorized prayer, made up prayer, spoken or quiet, meditation, quiet listening

    • kneeling, 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 & ending prayer:

10:07am

 

Retreat coming soon

 

Homework:

 

Pray every day – 3 times or more per day

 

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