Christian Prayer is a set of resources that has been prepared for those in schools who have the responsibility of leading others in times of prayer.
It is especially intended to offer support to those teachers who are not Catholic, or are not familiar with a range of traditions of Christian prayer. It is designed to help those who use it to move beyond 'saying prayers' and to becoming familiar with 'praying'. The resource includes brief introductions to a range of aspects of prayer and praying, and videos and sets of Powerpoint slides ready to be used in a classroom or prayer group setting. |
0 Introduction
1 What is prayer?
1a Breathing exercise Video Powerpoint Screens
1b Relaxing body exercise Video Powerpoint Screens
1c Mantra exercise Videos: Choosing a mantra; Choosing and using a mantra
Powerpoint Screens: Choosing a mantra; Using a mantra
2 Leading others to prayer
3 Structuring prayer
4 Lectio divina
5 ‘Ignatian’ prayer
5ai Guided meditation: Walking on Water Video Powerpoint Screens
5aii Guided meditation: Nativity Video Powerpoint Screens
5aiii Guided meditation: Zacchaeus Video Powerpoint Screens
5bi Guided meditation: The statue Video Powerpoint Screens
5bii Guided meditation: The chair Video Powerpoint Screens
5biii Guided meditation: The special place Video Powerpoint Screens
6 The Examen Video Powerpoint Screens
7 Liturgical Prayer
8 Prayers for the month (Click here to access all the prayers in one document, or click below for each particular prayer)
1 What is prayer?
1a Breathing exercise Video Powerpoint Screens
1b Relaxing body exercise Video Powerpoint Screens
1c Mantra exercise Videos: Choosing a mantra; Choosing and using a mantra
Powerpoint Screens: Choosing a mantra; Using a mantra
2 Leading others to prayer
3 Structuring prayer
4 Lectio divina
5 ‘Ignatian’ prayer
5ai Guided meditation: Walking on Water Video Powerpoint Screens
5aii Guided meditation: Nativity Video Powerpoint Screens
5aiii Guided meditation: Zacchaeus Video Powerpoint Screens
5bi Guided meditation: The statue Video Powerpoint Screens
5bii Guided meditation: The chair Video Powerpoint Screens
5biii Guided meditation: The special place Video Powerpoint Screens
6 The Examen Video Powerpoint Screens
7 Liturgical Prayer
8 Prayers for the month (Click here to access all the prayers in one document, or click below for each particular prayer)
- January: Prayer for Christian Unity
- February: Magnificat
- March: Psalm 50
- April: The Memorial Acclamations
- May: Come Holy Spirit
- June: Anima Christi
- July: Suscipe
- August: Make me a channel of your peace
- September: Grace before meals
- October: Salve Regina
- November: Prayers for the dead
- December: Maranatha