Praying by Number

This focused, fun, faith-filled guide to teaching prayer opens the door to creative techniques that can be used for intergenerational sessions and other classroom settings. The lessons are concrete and practical, centering around activities designed to bring out a particular prayer theme. Activities include drama, dance, games, music, storytelling, and art to shape a stimulating environment in which to bring prayer alive. This valuable resource is a simple and direct method for teaching both children and adults how to talk with God. Overview 1. God 2. Prayer Partners 3. Trinity 4. Parts of Prayer 5. Senses 6. Jars of Water 7. Gifts of the Spirit 8. Beatitudes 9. Fruit of the Spirit 10. Commandments 11. The Lord's Prayer 12. The Apostles' Creed 13. Disciples 14. Works of Mercy 15. Stations of the Cross 16. Old Testament Prophets 17. Saint Patrick's Prayers 18. The Pharisee and the Publican 19. Gospels 20. Fingers and Toes