This article is adapted from 77 Ways to Pray with Your Kids. The next time you pray with your family, consider inviting a few friends to pray with you . . […]
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Pope Francis’s five-finger prayer
This simple aid to prayer has been popularized by Pope Francis, and it’s perfect for kids. Try this: Using an old glove, write key words on each finger to help your […]
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) […]
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 […]
Introducing kids to contemplative prayer
Contemplative prayer is one of the three “expressions of prayer” described by the Catechism of the Catholic Church (the others are Vocal Prayer and Meditative Prayer). Contemplative prayer is a simple resting in the love of Christ. Contemplation may not seem suited to wiggly, squirmy, eye-rolling, “Are-we-done-yet?” kids. But this intimate basking in Christ’s love is something kids deserve to know about.
