Reflect Prayer
Prayer
Give Praise
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We praise the Trinity when we pray. Glory Be to the Father
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Glory be to the Father,
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and to the Son,
Pray Say: Today we’ve learned God
is now, and ever shall be,
the Father made us, Jesus his Son brings us God’s love, and the Holy Spirit brings us peace. Now we’re going to learn a special prayer to praise the Trinity. Say: Let’s get ready for our special prayer time. Take a few moments to sit quietly. Read aloud the sentence above the prayer. Say: Sometimes we use our own words when we pray, and sometimes we use special words. Today we will pray the Glory Be to the Father. In this prayer we will use special words. Pause and take a deep breath. Say: Follow along in your books or look at the picture as I pray the prayer aloud. Say: Now close your eyes and continue listening. Read aloud the paragraph below the prayer slowly and clearly. When you finish reading, pause for 10 seconds to allow children time to pray silently. Close quiet time by leading children in praying the Sign of the Cross. Direct children’s attention to the Sign of the Cross poster. Say: Now you know two prayers you can pray to the Trinity. Ask: How are they alike? (In both prayers we say “the Father, the Son,” and “the Holy Spirit.”)
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and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, world without end. Amen.
God is always with us. Talk with God in your heart. Tell him how you will share his peace with others.
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UNIT 1 • God, Our Creator and Father
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Make sure you allow sufficient time for children to reflect during pauses in prayer. Begin with 10–15 seconds and gradually increase the time. Tell children that when they’re talking to Jesus in their hearts, they can use any words they want because he always understands.
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