This article is adapted from the book 77 Ways to Pray with Your Kids. Right before bed is often a good time to have a short family prayer service; see […]
Noontime prayer: Helping kids reconnect with God and reset their day
If you are trying to pray an adapted form of the Liturgy of the Hours as a family, incorporate some form of noon prayer (the traditional Latin name is Sext) […]
Say a prayer before (and after) meals
You’ll find a number of mealtime prayers in the Table Blessings section of CatholicCulture.org, which contains dozens of table blessings for every season. Here are some other ideas for praying […]
Light a prayer candle
Help make your family prayer time special by lighting a candle. If this becomes a regular feature of your prayer time, purchase a white pillar candle and decorate it with […]
How to make your own prayer pillowcases
You can help kids learn simple morning or evening prayers by writing the prayers on their pillowcases using permanent marker or fabric marker. Put a morning prayer on one side […]